mcsd .net recruiting sites

Hello folks,

I've just recently been certified as an mcsd .net. I
would like to first of all thank the many of you who have
helped me all along with your answers and guidance, I am
most grateful.
I'm looking for recruiting sites, headhunters, and ways
to build networking for employment opportunities. I am
especially interested in opportunities in Paris, France,
but since beggars can't be choosers, I open to any
recruiting resources.

Thanks for the assistance.

Session

 

Working on contracts through a recruiter is like buying seafood at a
discount grocery store. Regardless of how good it may look, you had best
sniff it over before accepting.

 

Why any independent/freelance 'consultant' would should use a third
party, it quite beyond me.

Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3

 

Because when you're starting out (the OP said he's only
recently completed his MCSD.NET) you probably won't have
much of a network of contacts, so you'll be forced to rely
on recruitment agencies to get work, even though (as most
people already know) they skim off the top and
misrepresent the vast majority of contracts they offer.

This may be the only way to pay the rent, but I strongly
recommend joining a local dot net users group for building
contacts.

 

Because when you're starting out (the OP said he's only

Which mean's he/she would not have experience [yet] to be considered a
'consultant'.

Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3

 

There's no question that some folks in the tech biz lack the business savvy
that's necessary to go out and beat the bushes for engagements. I know
several techies that couldn't negotiate their way through a paper bag. And
it's tough to put together an "I love me, so should you" approach to talking
to potential clients.

That said, remember that the only person who has your long-term interests in
mind is...you. Unless you have a stalker. But even then, the stalker might
have ulterior motives that involve syrup and squirrels.

 

There's no question that some folks in the tech biz lack the business savvy

surely those techies cannot be freelance can they(?).

now that's just sick!

Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3

 

Absolutely they can freelance. But they're dependent on somebody else being
their go-between. For example, if I have a project that needs a technical
skill that I don't have, I wouldn't hesitate bringing that person in.

The biggest problem I see is when a marketing-business challenged freelancer
doesn't recognize their weakness. That's when they see problems. And often
they tend to get frustrated and blame it on the economy, outsourcing and
other issues.

And don't knock the squirrels and syrup til you've tried it<g>!

 

Absolutely they can freelance. But they're dependent on somebody else being

Yep, poorly worded statement on my part. However, when you or any
other company want those skills, you go to those people or companies
which provide the service, not to a third party who would in turn
simply go and find some bod for you and charge you more for it! That
was my original point, which got lost in translation (must be those
here squirrels!)

Yep, basic economics - supply and demand.

Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3