I've been working at an incredible agency the past month as a freelancer and my contract is set to expire soon.

How best to broach the subject of inquiring if my contract will be extended?

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I usually just Slack my recruiter/HR contact the day of or a few days before asking if the agency still needs help.

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If you’re doing a good job it wouldn’t hurt to ask your colleagues to drop HR or department head a note.

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Having a solid recommend from a valued employee goes far, in my opinion. If you’re doing an awesome job ask if they’ll send a note to HR on your behalf.

Add'tl info: at the onset of the position's start it was communicated to me this was a "temp to perm" position. Had this not been expressed to me I would not feel hopeful about inquiring if this contract could be extended.

Thanks for the insight!

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I'd say "other gigs have reached out to me about my availability in November and December. Before I tell them yes I'd want to give you guys first dibs on my time if I'm needed"

Doesn’t hurt to put a sense of urgency. But definitely don’t force it.

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