Contract work can be great—until you get trapped in it

Contract work can be great—until you get trapped in it

Being a freelancer doesn’t mean you don’t have experience for a full-time gig, despite what some hiring managers might think.

The hidden downside of contract work

Contract work can offer flexibility, remote options and a foot in the door at coveted companies—but it can also quietly box workers in, Fast Company writes.  As more professionals turn to freelance and contract roles, some find that what was meant to be temporary becomes a long-term label that hiring managers struggle to see past. Despite doing the same work as full-time employees, contractors may face doubts about their ability to collaborate, …