The internet has revolutionised the contract finding process over the past five years, simplifying the process of CV submission, and opening the market to a huge number of smaller agencies and contract sites, who can now compete on a level playing field. For recruitment agencies, the internet has changed the way business is done.
Less money needs to be spent on marketing and canvassing.
Weekly margins for a single contractor could pay for dozens of classified ads. Of course, the internet contract search process is not perfect. The internet is the best source for contract listings. Agencies are also catching up with technology. Although many agency sites appear to be little more than corporate brochures, with little value for contractors, it is worth visiting some of the specialists for targeted contract listings, and the larger ones for general advice.