It is likely that you have heard of temporary or permanent employment, but do you understand what they have to offer? If not, you are in the right place because in this blog you will find out the characteristics of both temporary and permanent employment and which direction may be right for you.
PERMANENT (Also referred to as Direct Hire):
Let’s begin with permanent employment. Chances are if you are on the job hunt and are flying solo without the assistance of a recruiter you are seeking permanent employment. In this case, you are hired directly by the company to which you are applying for a role with no predetermined end date. You have the opportunity to receive their full benefits package – which may vary in coverage or offer date per employer. These benefits can include health, dental and vision insurance, the offer of a 401k, and paid time off. Permanent roles can offer both full and part-time hours and will be paid in a salary or hourly rate directly from the company. Permanent roles are offered to all levels of work from entry-level to executive and can offer a sense of job security.
TEMP-HIRE (Also referred to as Contract to Hire):
Another type of employment which we at Walrath Recruiting see frequently is called temp to hire. In this case, your employment contract states that for a (typically 90 day) period you will be contracted out by a recruiting firm, to work for one of their clients, with the chance of being permanently hired on by said company thereafter. In other words, this option allows you to “try before you buy.” Temp-to-hire employment is often seen in entry-level roles and will offer an hourly wage paid for by the recruiting firm. This offers an option if you are a recent graduate or if you are looking to change careers to try something new. It offers hands-on job experience without the commitment in case you find yourself not agreeing with the line of work. Temp-to-hire employment will typically not offer a benefits package and can offer both full and part-time hours.
TEMPORARY (Also referred to as Short-term Contract or Long-term Contract)
Temporary employment offers a position with a predetermined start and end date. In this case, you are contracted out, again through a recruitment firm, to work for their client for a designated period of time. At Walrath Recruiting, we often see temporary employment in the form of a short or long-term contract role. A short-term contract is classified as a role lasting less than 6 months and a long-term contract is classified as a role lasting more than 6 months. Though, in most cases, the short-term contract roles will last anywhere from 1 to 8 weeks. These short-term roles are typically used as coverage for a temporary leave of absence, a transitional period in between employees, or assistance covering a large workload. There are typically no benefits offered in this role as it can be such a short period of time though it does offer hands-on job experience. Temporary employment is typically paid In an hourly wage through the recruiting firm and can offer both full and part-time hours.
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