David Gerrish

David Gerrish of The IT Contracting Academy has been a freelance IT contractor since 1996 and has worked across the UK & Europe, Asia and Australia. Whilst Dave's experience is specifically in IT contracting, his groups can help ANYONE wishing to switch from permanent employment to a life of freelance contracting. Dave empowers IT Professionals to avoid the Life Sentence of Employment to become confident IT Contractors enjoying more Money, Freedom, Time and Confidence so they can become true Masters of their own Destiny. Dave provides online webinars & training courses, performs CV & LinkedIn reviews personally, helps with interviews, offers 1-2-1 coaching and he has an online subscription platform hosting all of his videos useful downloads, with exclusive members-only content. He runs 2 thriving social media communities on Facebook and LinkedIn offering free support, tips, opportunities & advice on all areas of contracting, as well as mindset, productivity, finances & more. In the LinkedIn group he provides a free contract “tagging" service to help anyone looking for a contract by benefitting from his network of >16,000 connections, so they can apply for roles before they hit the job websites, allowing them to stay one step ahead of the competition and maximise their chances of securing that next perfect contract. Dave believes contracting can be amazing springboard into business for those with an entrepreneurial spirit who maybe want to create an ongoing business doing something they're passionate about, or would like to create a side hustle. Future Contractor? Discover your contracting readiness score: https://are-you-ready-to-go-contracting.scoreapp.com Join the group (click "Learn more") to get started! (no agencies please) Enquiries: email us at hello@itcontractingacademy.com The Contracting Awards 2024 Winner - Best Career Product, Service or Jobsite The Contracting Awards 2023 Finalist - Best Contractor Product or Service