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Life in contracting offers so much more for those who want work-life balance and flexibility.
While there are many reasons to consider a contract or short-term job, here are 8 great reasons why you should consider being a contractor:
✓ Enhance your expertise
Contract roles enable you to further build your expertise, and employers want to hire subject matter experts.
✓ Flexibility
Have the freedom to decide when and where you want to work.
✓ New Experience
Every new project opens you to the opportunity to learn new skills, help widen your knowledge and enhance your level of experience.
✓ New Industry Exposure
As a contractor, you have the opportunity to be exposed to new industries and organisations that you choose.
✓ Networking
With every new contract assignment that you work on, you meet new people and this helps to expand your network that you can tap into for future opportunities.
✓ Embrace change
Many contracts will see you involved in high-profile change projects which can be some of the most interesting work you will do in your career.
✓ Good Timing
If you are not ready to jump into a permanent role, then contracting is the perfect solution. Contracting offers the flexibility for you to earn an income whilst deciding what your next career step is.
✓ Foot in the Door
Landing a contract role is a great way to have one foot in the door of an organisation if you are looking for a permanent opportunity. Many contract roles do convert to permanent.
For more information, contact Joanna Tan, Associate Director at Ambition Singapore through email Joanna.Tan@ambition.com.sg or call +65 6854 5614.
Ambition are specialists in contract hiring across the areas of Banking & Financial Services, Finance & Accounting, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain & Procurement.