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Why
Be A Contract Worker?
As
companies focus or re-focus on their core competencies,
they begin to outsource work based on particular skills
they require. In order to acquire these skills, it
has become common for firms to contract with individuals
who possess a defined skill set. Project assignments
are no longer limited to general office and general
labor market positions. Instead, individuals in a
variety of positions are providing their skills on
a project basis to employers in fields as diverse
as administration, accounting, finance, customer service,
skilled machining and more.
The
Benefits of Contract Work
Investigate
an industry or company thoroughly before a career
commitment. If you are a college student or
returning to the workforce, this can be especially
beneficial. You also develop marketable skills while
working a project assignment.
Secure
a full-time job. Companies will often hire the
person when a supplemental staffing person works
out well.
Earn
money quickly, with a minimum investment of time
and expense. We all know how life can create
special twists to our normal routine. Project assignments
can help smooth out those twists so they are manageable.
Reenter
the work force more readily after a long absence.
Everyone faces status changes: marital status, family
status, and location status are just a few. Because
of a status change, you may want to reenter the
work force. Project assignments can provide you
with an easy way to reenter the work force.
More
Benefits of Project Work
- Minimal
Stress - Your assignment has a start and end date
- Reduced
expenses on wardrobe - Since you may work in different
firms weekly, you do not have to worry about an
expansive wardrobe.
- Diversity
- New work environments
- More
personal flexibility - You can structure your schedule
- Weekly
Paychecks - Helps manage cash flow
- Benefits
- See FurstStaffing's benefit program
Your
key to success as a temporary depends on developing
your skill-based mentality and being flexible. Remember
that you sell knowledge and skill by the hour. Work
is how you earn money, not who you are.
Special
thanks to the book, Temp by Choice, by Diane
Thrailkill, Career Press, 1994.
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