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by prakash venkatesh

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I have been working with 6 employers in the past 2 years. My work is a contract bases for 6 months to 1 years bases. Now, I am planning to switch to permanent job, but in the interview, people are not considering my work experience because of short contract periods with the employers. But I have worked in realy very tough and challenging projects, and I have obtained certifications in languages, my work experience suits the current vacancy I have applied eventhough interviewer does'nt consider my application. How to handle such situation?

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by mslizny

If you are placed by an agency for these contract positions, you might want to point out that they are your long-term employer and have been happy with your work on a variety of projects.

It has been my experience that if the gatekeeper for a position does not consider you to be a good candidate the best thing to do is to apply for another job somewhere else. This is just a part of a philosopy that works for me: "People in this world are not always fair or helpful, thoughtful, etc., but I don't have to be like that." You can't change a person who won't talk to you, but by changing to another person, another opportunity, you might find a more receptive ear.

all the best

by penguinsrule

I worked on a contract basis for 8 years. When I was interviewing for full time work, it was a major concern of everyone I interviewed with.

The key is to assure them that you have no desire to travel/contract anymore(They are afraid that you'll leave), that I was ready to settle down, and really be sincere in your desire to serve.

It's a major issue that you really have to think hard about.

by sn

Hi Prakash:

Think of the reasons as to why these employers are turning you down? The real bottom line reason and not what they say to you. Then you could prepare a strategy to address it and start getting several offers as well. It is all partof a process and if you understand how the system works and sincerely address the concerns they have to offer you a position given that the skills match well.

SK

by sn

Hi Prakash:

Think of the reasons as to why these employers are turning you down? The real bottom line reason and not what they say to you. Then you could prepare a strategy to address it and start getting several offers as well. It is all partof a process and if you understand how the system works and sincerely address the concerns they have to offer you a position given that the skills match well.

SK

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