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High Velocity: The Handbook for Contract IT Professionals
Derek Bullen, President of S.i. Systems.

High Velocity is your guide to a successful and rewarding career in IT contracting with a wealth of useful information and strategies to help you start and enhance your career.

Copyright
Preface: Introducing the Author
Getting High Velocity

Introducing this Handbook
handbook introduction
target audience
overview

Contracting - Benefits and Risks

employee vs. contractor
contracting benefits
contracting risks
traits of a successful contractor

Getting Started

job searching
professional labels
researching jobs
defining targets
working direct vs. using an agency
résumé preparation

Making the Call

networking
submitting résumés
writing cover letters
following up
scheduling the interview

Interviews - Making the Gate

interview preparation
rescheduling interviews
interview etiquette
asking questions
answering questions
closing the interview
following up

Signing the Contract

assessing your value
setting your rate
understanding contracts
understanding agreements

Working on the Project

scoping projects
working with peers
professional conduct
managing anger
corporate culture awareness
keeping attendance

Communicating Effectively

learning to listen
resolving conflicts
saying no

Adding Value

understanding value
getting noticed
communicating effectively
practicing leadership
producing good documentation
sharing knowledge

Finishing Up

reviewing and assessing performance
finding your next contract
parting on the best terms
staying top-of-mind

Continuing Success as a Contractor

setting goals for your career

Appendix A: Sample Résumé
Appendix B: Helpful Web Sites
Glossary
Index

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