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Title: Janet Ruhl's Answers for Computer Contractors: How to Get the Highest Rates and the Fairest Deals from Consulting Firms, Agencies, and Clients by Janet Ruhl ISBN: 0-9647116-2-1 Publisher: Technion Books Pub. Date: September, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Good book if you are already in the industry.
Comment: This book is good as far as providing lots of useful information, but I can't use its advice just yet as I am just getting into the computer field. In other words, its too advanced for me right now. I am going to order another book listed here, The Secret Path to Contract Programming Riches..." It seems to be perfect for those who want to start from scratch in the computer industry.
But, I will keep this Janet Ruhl book for reference when I am more ready to make the move into contracting.
Rating: 5
Summary: This one will most likely be my most recommended.
Comment: In my first book, "The Secret Path to Contract Programming Riches", I chose Janet Ruhl's earlier book, "The Computer Consultant's Guide", as required reading for an overview of the ins & outs of the consulting lifestyle, because it was the ideal complement to the highly specific and technical instruction for the raw beginners targeted in my book.
"Janet Ruhl's Answers for Computer Contractors" will now replace it, as required reading in the next edition of my book, for many reasons:
1) It gives promising contractors everything they need to maximize and maintain a contracting career.
2) It reveals the absolutely important insiders' tips on working with consulting firms, contract brokers and recruiting firms - I've been contracting for over ten years, and I've seen some really wonderful brokers and some really shady brokers. Read this book and put yourself a step ahead of them all.
3) It has answers to practically every important contracting question one can imagine.
4) It helps you decide if the contracting lifestyle is right for you and helps eliminate fears about moving into contracting.
5) By design, it is much more specific to contractors than her earlier book.
Bottom Line
If you are already a salaried computer professional or want an in-depth look at the contracting profession and have an itch for a more flexible, potentially more rewarding and higher-paying career, then I have no doubt that this book will be worth its weight in gold to your career! Now that we have this beneficial guide, I see no reason for anyone to have any unanswered questions about the contracting profession.
~ Michael Nigohosian, Author - "The Secret Path to Contract Programming Riches"
Rating: 5
Summary: Provides an incentive to move into technical contracting
Comment: I have to admit that this book was one of my major incentives to move from full-time employment into technical contracting. Janet Ruhl spells out all of the things you need to consider before deciding to make the break, from contracts to finances to taxes to market.
The book is well organized, complete, and just a good read. I hate non-fiction, but actually read this book in two days.
I especially like the chapter on marketing your services. Although I've been involved in marketing the professional services of other for a number of years, there were ideas in this book that I hadn't heard of before. Great ideas!
If you're new to computer contracting, moving from a W-2 contract to becoming an independent, or already there but looking for ways to refine your business, this is a great reference.
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