This group is for IT professionals who are looking to learn more about consulting/contracting, those looking for their next contract, or those interested in networking with other contractors.

If you are wondering:
-Why do people do it?
-What are the pros/cons?
-Whats in it for the company?
-How do I get started?
-How do I find out when contracts are open?
Then come out to learn more!

We'll also share current job opportunities from recruiters that specialize in contract positions at great companies across silicon valley. Hope you can make it out to one of our future events!Bring a friend!

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  • April 22, 2009 at 6:00 PM, 15 Consultants attended

    April Happy Hour

    They rated it 4.50 4.503 (3 ratings)

    Join us for another Happy Hour for a great networking session. In the current market there is no better tool then NETWORKING! Bring your business cards and/or resumes... Learn more

  • January 28, 2009 at 5:30 PM, 18 Consultants attended

    January Happy Hour

    They rated it 4.00 4.002 (2 ratings)

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    It was a nice experience. Thanks to Evelyn who is organizing it.

    —Parth

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    It needed more diverse people to attend.

    —fred rehhausser

  • August 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM, 18 Consultants attended

    IT Consultant August lunch

    They rated it 4.50 4.505 (5 ratings) and uploaded 1 photos

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    I was expecting to meet more people at the luncheon who where looking for jobs but I was pleased to meet vendors whom I can make a connec ...

    —John

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    Need other recruiters and account executives to participate to make it more productive.

    —Hari Hirani

  • March 6, 2008 at 12:00 PM, 8 Consultants attended

    March Consultant Meetup

    They rated it 5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

    Hi All, I look forward to seeing you at our 2nd meetup. We'll take some time to introduce new members and find out why people are in the group. We'll discuss what the... Learn more

  • January 11, 2008 at 12:00 PM, 7 Consultants attended

    First Consultant Meetup Lunch

    They rated it 5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

    At our first meeting we'll start by doing introductions and get a feel for what everyone wants to gain out of the group and meetings. Since the group has started I've... Learn more
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    February 7 at 12:23 PM
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    Gregory Weiler Gregory Weiler joined
    February 7 at 12:13 PM
    Gregory Weiler
    "Senior IT PM with 15 years of experience in the SF Bay area doing contracts for Cisco, NetApp, EPRI and other smaller companies."
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    Dat Nguyen Dat Nguyen joined
    January 21 at 2:54 PM
    Dat Nguyen
    "Hello!"
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    buckeyefan1977 buckeyefan1977 joined
    January 1 at 4:05 PM
    buckeyefan1977
    "Hello - I would like to start working as a contract program/project manager starting this summer. I would like t join your group to get tips from experts like you!"
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    Mohamed I Mohamed I joined
    October 14, 2011 at 5:23 PM
    Mohamed I
    "Contracting in software development and testing areas. Like to network with other contractors for knowledge and business exchange."
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    Aaron A. Lara Aaron A. Lara joined
    September 13, 2011 at 4:43 PM
    Aaron A. Lara
    "Hello! I am a Technical Recruiter with Zelos Consulting LLC an Engineering Consulting Firm in Mountain View."
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    Scott McGregor Scott McGregor joined
    August 26, 2011 at 10:24 AM
    Scott McGregor
    "Entrepreneur & Start-up coach, consultant and interim senior executive (CEO, COO, CTO, VPE, Chief Product Strategist). Talented Internet, Web, Mobile & Software Product Designer; inventor of Prescient Agents technology and web conferencing."
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    August 1, 2011 at 9:31 AM
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    Ashit Patel Ashit Patel started Looking for a GWT consultant
    July 18, 2011 at 6:06 PM
    Ashit Patel

    "Hi, I am looking for a GWT consultant for 3-4 month project...."

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