How to Build Relationships as a Contractor
6 min | Travis O'Rourke | Article | Job search Starting a new job General
Many benefits come with being a contractor – control over your career, greater flexibility in how and where you work, and not having to deal with typical workplace stressors. However, success on this path is highly dependent on your ability to forge relationships with potential clients and your peers.
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Being a contractor offers numerous benefits, including career control, flexibility, and reduced workplace stress. By following these tips, you can build strong relationships and establish yourself as a reliable professional. Ready to take the next step in your contracting career?
Travis O'Rourke President of Hays Canada & CCO, Hays Americas
Travis is a Marketing graduate from Fanshawe College and was the 2023 recipient of their Distinguished Alumni Award. He joined Hays after holding various leadership roles elsewhere in the Canadian staffing industry. Travis setup and established Hays' outsourced talent solutions business and played an integral role in building Hays’ temporary and contract divisions throughout Canada. Initially joining Hays with a deep background in Technology, he holds extensive cross functional knowledge to provide clients with talent solutions in Financial Services, Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Retail, and the Public Sector.