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Frequently Asked Questions



When are you available for contract work ?
Could you send me an updated copy of your CV ?
Can you supply two references ?
What rate are you willing to work for ?
What sort of role will you consider ?
Would you consider a permanent position ?
Where are you willing to work ?
What are your skills ?
What other skills do you have ?
Do you know anybody with your skills who is available ?
Do you have any examples of your software ?
What is your address ?
Do you hold a current UK Driving Licence ?
Marital Status ?
How old are you ?
What is your work telephone number ?
How do I get back to your front page ?



If you have any question that I have not answered here then please mail me and I will answer it personally.

Could you send me an updated copy of your CV ?

Please mail me for a Word copy of my CV. You can look at my CV page for my whole contract career on one page.

Can you supply two references ?

I can supply references when a job offer is made. You can look at my LinkedIn page for three recommendations.

When are you available for contract work ?

I am not currently available for contract work. Mail me at martintallett@hotmail.com for up to date information

What rate are you willing to work for ?

Round about 25GBP per hour

What sort of role will you consider ?

I will consider anything legal and non fattening !

However, customers will be looking for a fit to their required skills. Over the last few years I have worked as a programmer analyst which involves some program specification, some programming and some testing. During my career I have worked as Project Leader, Business Analyst, on HelpDesks, as a Systems Manager and Consultant. The market will decide!

I currently only do contract work so I would prefer not to receive emails about permanent requirements. In addition as you will see from my CV I only do Microsoft Access with Excel, SQL Server and possibly Sharepoint if required. I am not working on an agency contract at present but if the right requirement came along in the Midlands I would consider it - aiming to work on average 3 to 6 months in a year on site within commuting distance of B79 0NH. I also have a few direct clients that I work for intermittently. Hope this helps!

Would you consider a permanent position ?

I will consider anything!

Where are you willing to work ?

The Midlands ie Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry, Leicester


What are your skills ?

Microsoft Access, VB.NET and ASP.NET Microsoft Excel, SQL Server.

What other skills do you have ?

I could do Powerhouse on any platform. I could probably do COBOL on any platform, I have done COBOL on VMS and Data General AOS/VS. I have done BASIC, FORTRAN and Pascal on VMS and about 15 other flavours of BASIC at the last count including VB.NET. I am qualified as a Microsoft Certified Professional on Windows 95 and 98 and on SQL Server 2000 and have MCAD in VB.NET. I prefer to work in a team.

Do you know anybody with your skills who is available ?

Mail me and I will answer directly. When I first heard this question I always thought it was a strange question to ask. As a contractor you move from one place to another and can not generally keep in touch with people you work with from one job to another. The only people fitting the bill are the people I am currently work with. Often I am the only one with my skills where I work. From an agency point of view it is definitely worth asking the question though. I have once or twice passed on leads to people who got the job eventually.

Do you have any examples of your work ?

I don't really go in for flashy software, to me the best software is easily understood and simple even if it may be long winded.

What is your address ?

The Hawthorns,
Hames Lane,
Newton Regis,
Tamworth,
Staffordshire.
B79 0NH


Follow this House link to see a picture of where I live and see a map of where it is.

Do you hold a current UK Driving Licence ?

Yes. Clean too and I drive at 60 on motorways!

Marital Status ?

Married with two children.

How old are you ?

You are not allowed to ask that nowadays! My birthday is on 4th March.

What is your work telephone number ?

Please do not ring me at work. You can leave a your name and telephone number on my mobile 07958 525446 and I will get back to you.

How do I get back to your front page ?

Click here.


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