How to avoid contract roles that end up in "permatemp"

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I've been a contractor at big tech for a while, and enjoy some of the flexibility, but it's been hard to transition into a role full time generally. Usually companies preach that there is a path to full time, but usually you'd just continue on as a contractor getting some menial pay bumps along the way.

But yeah TLDR, how do I break out of contract work and start getting full time offers

lumos · Accepted Answer

Honestly, best advice would be to just start applying all over for full time roles. I'd also try to spruce up your resume a bit and avoid "contractor"-esque language to help highlight more of your work and impact at your previous roles

19g615l1dpt9ea · Answer

I had to tell my boss after the 6th renewal, hire me full time or let me go.  
Got a full time offer in 2 weeks but be careful, I was so happy to finally be offered full time that I accepted a lesser position that is crippling my career growth plans.  I’m back on the market now…

How to avoid contract roles that end up in "permatemp"

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