You’ve decided to become a technical consultant. Congratulations! Not only does this mean more challenging work and less stress, it also means a bigger paycheck. Yay! As a technical consultant, you’ll be making 50-90% more money than a similar full-time employee. While you might assume that this increase equates to expensive cars, travel, and vacation homes,[…]
Without a technical recruiter, your life goes a little something like this: Blindly search for a technical consulting contract while you balance combing job postings, your current contract, and personal life. Seems a bit daunting, doesn’t it? This whole process can be made much easier with a technical recruiter. While you’re off spending time at[…]
“What makes a good technical consultant?” It’s a straightforward question, but one that isn’t always answered well. Some describe a good IT contractor as a person who works hard, is in-and-out, and leaves a job well-done. When you ask about bad technical consultants, they’re described as “Someone who lacks a strong work ethic and communicates[…]
“I didn’t get the job, and I don’t know why. Was I unqualified? No, that can’t be it. I met all of the requirements. Did my personality not fit the workplace? Maybe, but I’m charming. And I felt immediately at home, even joking around with some of the interviewers. Let’s put that one on the[…]
Don’t you wish there was an ‘Easy Button’ for life? I mean, really, think of all the things that could happen. Automatic solutions to technical problems. 5 second commutes. IT consulting positions coming at you left and right. The possibilities are endless. While those of us at Base36 can’t offer you an easy button,[…]
The office prankster. It’s a title that an elite few in every office obtain. But how do you become one of them? And, most importantly, how do you reach that status while keeping your technical consulting contract intact? We’ll give you tips on how to become the office clown without endagering your employment in today’s[…]
You’ve done your research. You’ve found the perfect IT recruiting firm. Score! What happens next though? How do you reach your goals? At the end of the day, the answer boils down to forming a strong business relationship with your recruiter. But does this mean you sit back and passively wait for a job? Do[…]
In the song, “Money,” Pink Floyd sang, “Get a good job, more pay, and you’re o.k.” While I wouldn’t normally cite Pink Floyd as a reliable source of wisdom, there’s certainly truth to these words. As the cost of living increases, getting a good job with more pay certainly makes life a little bit easier.[…]
Do the names Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman ring a bell? They’re the hosts of the popular Discovery Channel Show, “MythBusters,” the series that claims “The Challenge is simple. Pick a myth and then test it.” These two men investigate the absurd myths we hear and let viewers know whether or not there’s truth behind[…]
It may not be tax season but, when you’re a technical consultant, you need to be constantly aware of your tax relationship with your client company. Doing so allows you to optimize on potential benefits as well as ensures that you know your tax requirements www.buymyhouse7.com/ . On the surface, the three consulting tax relationship[…]