How do I find contractor jobs?

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How do I find contractor jobs?
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There are various ways to land a contractor job.

You may work through an umbrella company or recruitment agency, use a contractor job board or consulting platform, build up your social media profile (creating a top 1% LinkedIn profile can increase your chances of getting approached for contracting opportunities), generate leads through your own website and more.



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