The previous week I posted content related to getting a Data Center Technician job. This week continues with those posts, and today I want individuals to consider contract Data Center Technician jobs during their search. I understand getting a permanent position is better because it offers better job security, salary, and benefits. That I want for all interested candidates. However, if someone doesn’t have the experience needed to get an entry-level role, getting a contract role will give that person the needed experience. Let’s review job listings to see the difference.
Consider Contract Data Center Technician Jobs Because Their Easier-To-Meet Minimum Requirements
While doing research for this post I went to LinkedIn to view all types of contract jobs. It was the easiest place I could review jobs in a quick fashion. However, I could have used Indeed or Dice to find these jobs too.
Since I suggest interested candidates to consider contract Data Center Technician jobs I’ll post one that has easier-to-meet minimum requirements than a permanent role:
Reviewing this job description it offers a decent salary for someone that has at least one year of experience in computer hardware and network experience. Asking for a year of Linux operating system experience while offering that salary is a bit much. However, if an applicant doesn’t have Linux experience, but has the other qualifications I think they would have a good chance of at least getting an interview. Finally, the contract is for six months. After that time period either job extension happens, or the employee gains a permanent role.
Now, let’s compare that with a permanent position at a large company. I’ll choose Google since I know they hire quite often for entry-level positions:
Reviewing this job description it offers a higher salary than the contract position even though it requires the same amount experience with computer hardware and networking. While this job is a good choice too, I would suggest the contract role over this one because of competition. There’s going to be more individuals trying to get the Google job over the contract role. Thus, if an interested applicant doesn’t have all the minimum qualifications that person may not even get an interview.
Consider Contract Data Center Technician Jobs Because They Are Usually Located Inside A Major Company
The final reason to consider contract Data Center Technician jobs because they are usually located inside a major company. Thus, it provides the candidate an opportunity to possibly get a permanent job after working a specific length of time.
Let’s go back to the contract position from above. I wanted to find the client seeking the technician so I did a Google search about data centers in New Carlisle, IN. I found many links pointing to news articles about AWS building a data center in the city. Thus, the client is AWS. Now I really suggest that job to anyone looking for an entry-level role because the job description does state the individual can get a permanent job after six months of work. That means that person would be an AWS employee with a higher salary and better benefits.
I found another contract job with Insight Global for a role in Boardman, OR. Another quick Google search led me to AWS again. They aren’t the only company that uses contract staff. Many major companies do. It’s just that AWS has so many data centers in America (and around the world) that they need more technicians.
Sometimes the job descriptions reveal the client’s name, but most of the time they don’t. However, it’s pretty easy now to find out who the client is with a Google search. Also, the recruiter will usually tell interested applicants if they ask.