Working as a Contract or Temporary Employee

The modern workforce is a blended one, with many companies choosing to offer roles to temporary employees or contractors as well as direct hires. These temporary or contract positions afford professionals a more flexible schedule, as well as the opportunity to acquire brand-new skills. Regardless of where you are in your career, choosing to work as a contractor or temporary employee can boost your marketability and open the door to new job opportunities. In this course, join expert recruiter and trainer Barbara Bruno as she covers the benefits and challenges of working as a contractor or temporary employee; explains how to define your career goals and priorities; and shows how to use your experience as a temporary worker to improve your marketability and escalate your career growth.

Learning objectives
Recall when to adjust and monitor your career plan.
Recognize why hiring authorities use temporary employees.
Recall the benefits of working at a larger company.
Explain how to best document your proficiency in particular skill sets.
Identify benefits you can receive from a staffing agency.