The Truth About IT Contract Jobs: Pros, Cons, & What I Learned
In this video, I’m sharing my experience working on a 3-month IT contract as a Technology Operations Specialist. I’ll take you through the details of the job, the projects I worked on (including SharePoint automation, Salesforce flows, and API testing), and what I learned along the way. Whether you're considering a contract IT role or are already in one, I’ll discuss the pros and cons of this type of work and how I plan to apply these new skills to future projects. Stick around for insights on how I used tools like Python, Make.com, and Salesforce, and why contract positions are a great fit for my career right now. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
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00:00 - Intro
00:26 - The Job - Technology Operations Specialist
03:50 - The Projects I Worked on
06:12 - What I Learned
06:37 - Outro
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