This is step 5 of our guide Contracting in the UK.
When you are contracting your frequency of interviews will be much higher than those of permanent staff due to the number of different places you are likely to work. You will need to be a good salesperson to continually sell yourself in interviews and get the roles that you want.
You've jumped the first hurdle which is to convince the agent that you have the skills the client is after. It is now time to convince the client.
The golden rule is to make sure you prepare for your interview. You need to know exactly what they want to ensure a successful pitch of the product - you.
Our guide to killer interview techniques for contractors provides advice and guidance to give you the optimum chances of securing an offer. You'll need to take command of the interview to ensure you paint the best picture of yourself that you can.
There are some common interview mistakes that you should also avoid. Remeber to focus on the benefits to the client rather than how the contract will enhance your own career!
As a quick guide there are also 21 tips for passing an interview which you can read as part of your preparation.
After you have passed the interview and been offered the contract it is negotiation time.