Contract work could be the best option

Contract work could currently offer the best career option for many professional people in the UK according to Search Consultancy.

The UKís fastest growing recruitment agency argues that there are real benefits to this type of work in the current economic climate.

Contract work is ideal for those seeking greater experience and more lifestyle flexibility. As the icing on the cake, it can also offer better rates of pay than permanent jobs.

Kai McCabe, managing director south for Search Consultancy, explains:î Contract work is perfect for people who need to broaden their wealth of experience in different areas. For example, gradates may find contract work ideal for finding out exactly what type of job they would like and what they are good at. Or if someone has been in permanent employment for a long time and are looking for a fresh challenge, working under contract can be just what they need to develop and refresh their skillsets.

ìOnce they have sampled the different sectors and work areas, contract candidates generally find it quite easy to make the transition into a long term career, backed by the skills acquired on fixed term contracts. This high degree of choice and flexibility is made possible because of the current climate of low unemployment levels, economic stability and generally positive business confidence. Smart candidates should seek to take full advantage of this.

ìWorking under contract offers greater flexibility in your career than permanent work and can be of huge benefit for people with family commitments who may find it hard to find a permanent position that fits in with their personal lives.î

Kai also points out the benefit of the better pay rates that often come with contract work.

ìDespite being officially a contract worker, the market is so healthy with good contract opportunities at present that a candidate can essentially have permanent work under contract; either with the one employer or a virtually unbroken series of employers. This can result in a larger wage packet for many workers, without having to commit to a permanent position.

ìAt Search we aim to find the right job for each individualís requirements and skills and contract work currently offers a very attractive option.î