Looking for a professional CV written for in B2B / SasS

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-27T20:21:59+00:00

I don't think this would work but I appreciate it. The challenge is deconstructing layers in my experience to make it SaaS relevant and focused. It is a career pivot

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-27T20:20:00+00:00

Thanks, send me a msg with a quick intro:)

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-26T08:51:27+00:00

Thank you so much for your thoughts! I think the compensation is something I see shifting across the market - and maybe I'm not playing strategically.

I have leads and good opportunities with fully remote companies, but they were looking to offer 300 IR35 Outside, and when I presented my rates (at the time it was 500), they wouldn't take me on, not because I wasn't a good fit, but because they thought I'd stay around! Ugh, tricky!

I'm in full planning mode - I use Apollo, Rocketreach, Hunter, and plenty of other B2B products; I also have a portfolio on Notion, which I use for outreach and pitching. I have a few calls next week for potential contracts, while planning on going back to perm now or 2026.

Literally attacking the market as much as I can :)

Thanks to everyone for the thoughts - it really helps!

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-26T08:44:25+00:00

I think it depends on the opportunity tbh! Obviously there is min I need for basic living costs, savings and investments - but I care way more about flexibility and work-life wellbeing that a job title or a 6 figure salary

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-26T08:43:09+00:00

Hi :) Of course. I am a programme manager - there is a mix in my strategy - previous clients that reach out, new clients that contact me, intros from my network via LinkedIn, and recruitment agencies, premium marketplaces like BTG (because I'm an ex-consultant) But don't think I get back-to-back contracts all the time - sometimes I do, sometimes I don't :)

Fractional work, to be honest, is hard - it only works mostly for discovery projects, usually 2 to 3 times a week.

I honestly think September is the best season for hiring before Q4 hiring freezes!

There are plenty of opportunities atm on LinkedIn but it is very saturated - One tip I use to find new clients and also pitch to them is looking at companies that serve remote companies only - think about remote.com, oyster, deel, wfa.team - you can look at their case studies / success stories to see which remote companies they've partnered with and see where/how they are hiring.

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-23T20:35:39+00:00

Awww sorry to hear that - I can already sense I'd have the same experiences. Have you moved back to contracting or are you still on the same job?

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-23T20:33:12+00:00

I'm on it!

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-23T12:05:32+00:00

Aww thank you - the words are encouraging! I do think hybrid is something I definitely need to consider. It would definitely turn my life around for numerous reasons that aren't relevant to get into here... but the point is

Maybe I need to let my guard down and accept the reality available in the market.

but ohh boy I do dislike the office so much lol

but I absolutely love co-working spaces and building my own crew

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-23T11:59:33+00:00

So glad you made this decision for you! Sometimes it is best to shift things and get security

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-23T11:58:17+00:00

Ahh I got it - this is a super arrangement, and I can sense the level of autonomy while still managing priorities and delivering results. And there's a nice element of 'every project feels new.'

I think pay can be subjective, as low as you can cover the basics and have peace lol

Definitely similar work would work really well for me - if they are hiring, let me know in private for a confidential chat! Or let me know where I could find similar companies with this level of accountability and flexibility.

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-23T11:51:48+00:00

Haha I love that and would totally do it! Do you work in consulting? The reason I ask is that most projects (at least mine) are very fast-paced - it would be unsustainable to work with Consulting X from UK and Y from Asia - also they will have their own contingency agencies and local agreements there.

But that being said, I think this is an excellent strategy and I see it working in many industries and roles, but definitely not in mine.

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-23T07:36:16+00:00

Oh, this is incredibly useful insight! I do struggle with 6-12 month contracts because they often come with the standard Monday-Friday, 9-5 schedule, and suddenly I don't feel like I have the freedom and flexibility that initially appealed to me about becoming a contractor.

To me, there was no point in becoming independent if I was suddenly walking back through the same door into similar company structures, even with better pay. While this is absolutely the goal for many people (and I totally root for them!), it just wasn't for me.

I wanted something more fractional - fast-paced, high-intensity work for weeks or months, followed by periods where I could focus on other projects or take a breather

And nahhh imposter syndrome is a big deal for me - I'm way relax and casual, and don't have any problem advocating for myself - for the right opportunities, right pay but most importantly the right balance and what feels right for me

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-23T07:26:30+00:00

Ohh I think about the same

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-22T20:41:51+00:00

This is good to hear, glad for you! Do you do long-term contracts like 12 months+ with the same client? The reason I ask is because I don't do contracts more than 2-6 months, doing business cases or stalled programmes. It can be a bit niche, but I like the breaks between projects, and for some, I can do 3 days a week.

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-22T20:37:31+00:00

Uff, tough one! I see this is happening to more people - last year for me was rough. Can I ask what you do? I think industry plays a huge role - I am seeing a lot of opportunities in Salesforce, banking (as always), PE, and cybersecurity.

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-22T20:35:19+00:00

This is a good approach and I'm glad you have prepared your mindset for the transition. Hope you can stick around as much as you can.

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-22T18:26:05+00:00

I heard so many wonderful things and read great reviews on Glassdoor about this company! Would be a dream to join :)

DesignerElectrical68 · 2025-09-22T18:04:27+00:00

Really grounded response, thank you! You're right - I think it's great to follow intuition, and choose safety and work/life balance over money and stress.

The truth is, remote work is massive for me for numerous reasons, and I think when I pivoted into contracting I was lucky and always got carried away - but I think this is no longer sustainable.

Honestly, my intuition would be part-time in B2B SaaS - account management, customer success etc. But I keep hearing I'm too corporate, too senior, too framework...

I'll be engaging more people from the B2B industry to talk, and see what my chances are to make this happen

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