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Short-term Marketing and PR contracts are as popular as copycat Meghan Markle wedding dresses right now.
Ranging from two, three or six months to covering a year’s maternity leave, they regularly feature on s1jobs – but are they always a good career fit?
Let’s look at some of the long-term gains of taking on a short-term job.
Your flexible friend
Not everyone wants to be tied into a permanent contract. Someone considering a career break, going travelling, studying or making a move to another area will be more than happy to fill a short-term gap.
Money maker
We all need to pay the bills and so why not consider taking on a temporary job to provide an income stream while you search for a permanent position? You can earn while waiting for the dream Marketing or PR role to appear on s1jobs.
Upskilling
If you feel your skills in certain areas are lacking, then a short-term contract can be the perfect way to enrich your CV, making you far more employable. A digital marketing executive might find a PPC post helpful, whereas a communications officer could benefit from a short stint specialising in content writing.
Test drive
Few of us buy a new car without taking it out for a spin first yet many of us often jump head first into a job before knowing what it really entails. Taking on a temporary role allows you to dip your toe into the water. Temporary work could save a lot of heartache – and job searching down the line – if you realise a certain route is not quite right for you.
Foot in the door
A short-term contract gives you an ‘in’ then it’s up to you to get yourself noticed. You never know where a temporary contract might lead but even if it doesn’t result in anything permanent, it’s an opportunity to network and bulk out your professional contacts book.
Permanent fixture
Some fixed-term job adverts come with a carrot attached – they have the potential to become permanent. Usually employers make this clear in their s1jobs description or at your interview. Sometimes, however, it only becomes apparent during the employment period itself if someone leaves, decides not to return after maternity leave or gets promoted.
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