As a job seeker, are you unsure of\u00a0what \u00a0job ads are saying? Do you know the difference between the employment types offered? If you don\u2019t, that\u2019s ok. Many current job search candidates don\u2019t know either.<\/p>\n
Below\u00a0are definitions of terms to help you understand what employment ads are actually offering. The definitions are short, general and meant to give you an idea of the types of positions you will see on job boards. You may find some variations with\u00a0 how other companies define these terms.<\/p>\n
Contract<\/strong> Temporary<\/strong> Temp To Perm<\/strong> Direct Hire<\/strong>
\nTypically a position that is not permanent, and has a specific time frame attached to it. Contract work might be needed\u00a0to complete a project, or to cover a permanent employee\u2019s leave of absence. This type of position does not usually offer any benefits.<\/p>\n
\na.k.a. Temp Work<\/strong>
\nThese are positions ranging from one afternoon, to full time work for up to a year.\u00a0 The\u00a0important thing to know\u00a0is that there\u00a0is no promise of the position turning into a permanent position with benefits. Often, though,\u00a0temp positions\u00a0are extended past the original end date. And sometimes temporary positions can turn into temp to perm positions or open up the door to a full time permanent job later on. A temporary employee is generally considered an employee of the staffing agency\u00a0and paid by the staffing agency.<\/p>\n
\na.k.a. Right To Hire<\/strong>
\nThese are positions where the employer would like a full time employee, but does not want to commit to a permanent offer up front.\u00a0 During the temp to hire period, the employee is considered working for the staffing firm and paid by the staffing firm. Clients seeking temp to hire candidates through Emerson are sincere in their desire to\u00a0hire permanent staff members and not just \u201ckicking tires.\u201d \u00a0This can be a benefit to job seekers as well as companies. Read more about\u00a0how temp to hire can be a benefit\u00a0in this\u00a0Emerson\u00a0Success Story<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nDirect hire positions are permanent, usually full time positions with benefits. A direct hire position is one in which the client company utilizes the staffing company to find the talent, then hires them directly. A candidate offered a direct hire position is not an employee of the staffing company, but goes directly on the client company payroll.<\/p>\n