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Contract-to-Hire Jobs: The New Normal for MNC Hiring in 2026
Why companies prefer contract-to-hire models and how developers should approach them.
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Contract-to-Hire Jobs in 2026
Companies reduce risk by hiring on contract first.
Benefits
- Faster entry
- Higher hourly pay
- Conversion to full-time
Risks
- No long-term guarantee
- Benefits may be limited
Learning Resources
- Contract Law Basics → https://www.indiacode.nic.in/
- Career Strategy → https://www.linkedin.com/learning/
Read time: ~3 minutes
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