The Software Contractors’ Guild website is a place for “career contractors”, as we call them in this business, to come to post their resumes and credentials for prospective employers.‚ It’s also a great way for recruiters to find highly experienced consultants.‚
This site gives recruiters the ability to post open contract software positions and search for contractors numerous ways - by keyword, location, preferred working location, name, et cetera.‚ Another way to search is by using the “Search by Skill Set” function, which breaks down almost every technical skill set that you could ever think of.‚ This website is especially helpful when you are searching for hard-to-find skill sets that aren’t as prevalent on major job boards.‚
The screen shot below shows an example of the results that come up while doing a skill set search on SAP FI/CO contractors.‚ Next to each contractor name, the site shows you whether or not the contractor is currently available (if they regularly update their profile), and where they are willing to work.‚ This site is free for employers and recruiters, and the contractors post their contact information in their profile so they can be contacted directly.‚
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The few downsides that I’ve found from searching for candidates on this site are that the rates for these consultants are sometimes higher than a lot of clients are willing to pay, and also that many of these consultants are only interested in telecommuting positions.‚ This website is a good example of the saying, “You get what you pay for”, when it comes to quality, experienced technical consultants.
