Contracting (taking on a role that isn’t a permanent position) can be a great option for your HR career. But how do you know whether it’s the right fit for you?

This episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help you answer that question. Experienced HR contractor – Eleanor Minshall, shares her insights and explains:

• How she made the switch from permanent employment to contracting.
• The benefits of contracting
• The downsides of contracting to be aware of
• Useful skills to have as a contractor
• How to get a contract role
• How to set yourself up for success in a contract role

 

Useful Links

• Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
• Fay’s website: Bright Sky Career Coaching

 

Buy the Book Recommendations

(Disclosure: book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)

• ‘Will It Make The Boat Go Faster?: Olympic-winning Strategies for Everyday Success’ by Harriet Beveridge & Ben Hunt-Davis
• ‘Legacy: 15 Lessons in Leadership’ by James Kerr 

Other HR Coffee Time Episodes Mentioned

• Episode 04: Finding your next HR job – key tips from an HR Recruiter, with Tansel Omer
• Episode 13: How to get a senior-level role, with Craig Elvin
• Episode 101: How to build confidence with networking for HR career success, with Yvonne Walsh

Looking For the Transcript?

You can find transcripts for all episodes on the HR Coffee Time section of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.

 

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