Temporary staffing permits companies to acquire the skills they need on short notice without the cost of permanent hiring. Staffing levels can be adjusted according to the demands of the company. Contracting also provides working professionals with the opportunity to choose from a more diverse menu of assignments, and it offers flexibility in terms of how and when you want to work. In many circumstances, the compensated rate for a contractor is greater than the salary associated with the same permanent position. These factors have provided contract employment with more of the look and feel associated with permanent employment.
Contracting also provides a bridge to permanent employment.
It allows both contractor and company to ensure there will be a mutual understanding of what the job is and what the employee can provide. About 72 percent of contractors go on to permanent jobs through their assignment, according to a 1999 survey by the American Staffing Association. If working as a contract employee interests you, consider an exploratory interview with a local firm that specializes in your field. I've always enjoyed continuing education classes and am intrigued by the online learning phenomenon. I'm currently considering taking a course.