This service was launched in 2002.  [top]

We are completely independent and have no connection to any existing Agency or any other recruitment industry business. [ top ]

Clients are based throughout the Country. When marketing to clients, we are not localising our marketing. After all, the candidate base is country wide. [ top ]

Our income comes from charging clients a finder's fee or commission.[ top ]

None. We pass on your details to the client, if your skills match those required by the client. The more specific the data provided to us, the more likely you are to have your details passed to a client. [ top ]

If the client has used our Contractor Introduction Service, they do, otherwise ITCD pays you. [ top ]

Typical agency mark-up ranges from 10 to 35%. By negotiating your fee with the client, you have an excellent opportunity to ensure that both you and the client benefit from the transaction. [ top ]

Your contact details are removed and for obvious reasons we do reserve the right to suggest alterations to, or reject, a CV if is badly written or contains any undesirable content. Neither should your CV be set out as a standard job application: the client wants to see your availability and flexibility, and support service you may be able to offer after the engagement has finished, any  guarantees of quality and any offsite services you may wish to offer.  Don't be timid, sell yourself [ top ]

No. Part of the attraction of the service to clients is that they are able to receive details of people who fit their vacancy requirements, and that they can then choose who they contact themselves. Most clients do not want unsolicited phone calls. Their time is as precious as yours. [ top ]

Yes, you can request this, or we can add a diary entry for you to resume at a certain date if you wish. [ top ]

You would be advised to take out professional and public liability insurance. Advice should be sought from a professional in this field, or from your Solicitor as to what liabilities you may have if you neglect to insure yourself adequately. [ top ]

No, but bear in mind that a Ltd. Co. does historically have higher credibility with clients. Indeed there are companies who will only negotiate with other companies.[ top ]

Yes. If you wish to take on additional private work, and your regular employer is in agreement. [ top ]

You can still join. As long as clients are made aware of your situation, they can then decide if their work can be undertaken in this way. You may wish to read our home worker page. [ top ]

Yes. If you are a freelance, why not?  But always keep your clients informed.[ top ]

No, but it may help you in any possible IR35 problem with the Inland Revenue if you did offer a guarantee on your work and if your Contract/Agreement with the client stated that you would put right any errors at your own cost. This would also be attractive to the client as you are bearing this risk (and you are demonstrating confidence in your own quality). [ top ]

You have several options here; you could create you own (we recommend professional approval before submission); you could buy one 'off the shelf'; you may be able to locate one on the internet (again, professional approval is recommended); or ITCD can supply. Bear in mind that all clients will subject your proposal to professional scrutiny [ top ]

You have a number of options here; You can speak with your Bank to request a Credit Line to bridge the gap between Invoicing and getting paid, or you could use a Factoring Company. Most UK Banks use a factoring company - bear in mind that both these options cost, so you might want to factor this cost into your rate. Most Consultants negotiate the payment terms when they discuss their fee with the client so you might want to add a clause regarding payment to your contract/agreement with the client before commencing work. [ top ]

As with any business arrangement, there is always the risk that a client may refuse to settle an account. If this happens, you should try to resolve the problem with the client directly in the first instance. If this still does not result in payment, you can (depending on the amount) pursue your claim through the Small Claims Courts. If the non-payment is for client cash-flow reasons we will suspend their account to avoid further problems. In come circumstances we may be prepared to arbitrate, but the responsibility for payment remains with the client and the responsibility for collection of that payment remains with you. [ top ]

You are an independent consultant servicing one or more clients directly. No agency is involved. You have negotiated the fee and terms yourself, and you bear the commercial risk of non-payment. We do not claim that you will be IR35 negative, but you may stand a better chance of a swift resolution than a conventional contractor.[ top ]

No. Not without your permission. All issued information is otherwise in-house. [ top ]

No. If we did this we would have to increase fees. This would make the scheme less attractive. Bear in mind that it is in your interest to have any many clients and candidates participating as possible. [ top ]

If we provided more telephone lines, we would need additional staff to answer them. This increases our costs, which in turn results in higher fees.[ top ]

No. To maintain ITCD standards we manage your profile. You email us with any changes you wish to make. [ top ]

A candidate statement simply allows you the opportunity to sell yourself to the client once he/she has found your profile through our search facility. [ top ]

Send them to queries@it-consultants-direct.co.uk, we will try to answer any questions you have within one working day. [ top ]