Contract work: Jobs where you’re a temporary contract worker, rather than a permanent employee.
Contract job: Same as contract work.
Independent contractor: Another common way to say freelancer, but your work terms are specified by a contract with another company or individual.
1099: Refers to the IRS form an independent contractor fills out, form 1099-MISC, and is often used to describe the job (“This is a 1099 contract role”).
Contract consultant: Someone who is hired for temporary consultations for specific issues within a company.
Contract-to-hire: A job that begins as a freelance, independent contractor position but has the potential to become a regular employee position if things go well.