Recruiters still number one for contractors, says SJD

Recruitment agencies are still the most popular way for contractors to find work, according to the latest survey from SJD Accountancy.

Over a third of those questioned by the UK-based specialist contractor accountancy firm said they are still finding their contracts through a recruitment agency, a statistic that has remained consistent over the last two years, says SJD.

Of those questioned 71% said they had a positive experience using a recruitment agency, a 25% increase from 2012.

Claire Johnson, managing director of SJD Accountancy, says: “What is clear from this latest survey is that as the industry continues to recover from periods of uncertainty, recruiters have remained steadfast in helping place contract roles.”

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