ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP AS A CONTRACTOR?

Signing up as a contractor is becoming very attractive to both employees and employers, especially in the current job market. Whereas before in the job market, permanent workers viewed temporary placements as unstable and not a good option, and saw it as an unwise career move, temp jobs are becoming popular as a way of building skills, adding substance to a resume or supplementing income in tough economic times. Employers are moving more towards contracts as it becomes difficult to justify full time roles to management cutting back thanks to the global meltdown. Some clients are freezing recruitment drives and not hiring permanent staff but that does not stop companies from having peaks where you need additional people, be it only for a short period of time, so contracts are a perfect opportunity on that basis.

Desiree Management specialises in providing contract and temporary staff in the marketplace and offers highly skilled personnel across a wide industry spectrum. Flexible options that suit both the temp and the client such as an option to convert to permanent staff at the end of the initial trial period and pro rata fees make this option very attractive for both the employer and the candidate. The plus side of taking on a contractor in this market include the fact that there are plenty of good candidates out there that can hit the ground running, deliver value from the second they arrive on site, and the contract can be terminated when the need for their services stops. This is a big attraction for a client/employer at present in the current market. Engineering contracts can appeal to both candidates and employers for the same reasons, an initial contract period similar to a labour hire trial period, with an option to extend if the project requires continuity of staff and a review period can be extended at any time. The benefits far outweigh the negatives. A temp candidate brings to an employer a fresh perspective and probably gives a lot more independent advice. They don’t have a barrow to push so can contribute very positively to the company and the project whilst they are there. An organisation has to get good value out of a contractor, but it goes both ways. There has to be respect in both directions. Desiree Management has access to a number of quality contractors and candidates with senior skills and excellent experience to offer a client/company with this need. For more assistance with contractor information or advice, please email us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it