Frage | Antworten |
4 types of contract | Full-time Part-time Fixed term Freelance |
Full-time | Often a permanent position Working around 39 hours/week |
Part-time | Often a permanent position Half the hours or less of a full-time contract |
Fixed term | A job that lasts only for a specific amount of time, e.g. 1 month, 1 year |
Freelance | Working for yourself (self-employed) You choose when to work and who to work for |
Benefits of full & part-time jobs | Job security Regular Income Holiday pay Sick pay Pension Training opportunities Chance of promotion |
Drawbacks of full and part-time work | Limited holiday Limited flexibility Redundancy Opportunities rare in media May lack opportunities for promotion |
Benefits of fixed term work | Flexibility Holiday Pay (possible) Sick Pay (possible) Promotion / full time opportunities Tax/NI done for you |
Drawbacks of fixed term jobs | Limited security Unemployment when contract ends No pension No Training |
Benefits of freelance | Flexibility Control of work / life balance Choose who you work for Better rates of pay Future employment opportunities Good networking Build a reputation |
Drawbacks of freelance | Limited security No pension No Training No holiday Pay No Sick Pay Tax/NI – You have to do it Self-motivation Self-promotion |
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