As a 15 yr perm and now 11yr cintractor going back to perm what should I answer as to why?
When I originally went to contracting after 15yrs of perm roles I didnt get asked at interview why I want to go contracting. Yet Im repeatedly being asked 'why you want to go perm' in my recent round of perm interview roles.
No matter what I say I generally get feedback (either directly in interview or from agent after) that no matter what I say the client says 'when the market picks up he will jump ship for yhr higher day rate'.
I would be interested to know what people's answers to this have been and whether they work?
Ive tried all of the following;
I love your companies software and so want to work with you to make it even better.
I want career progression (as contracting dont generally work on increased titles)
I would like to build up relationships with colleagues instead of the fleeting ones in contracts.
I never use this one: Due to market being bad - as that always makes people think your temp until market gets better