Advantages of working as an interim professional

Here are the differences between being an interim manager/consultant and being a manager with a full-time employment contract.

Working as Interim Manager	Aspect	Working as employee
One or two meetings Fast decision	Selection process	Many meetings over several months
A step down, must be over-qualified for the role	Positioning	A step up, must have potential to grow with job
Hired Expert	Status	Employee
Client / Agent of change	Relationship with boss	Boss / subordinate
A few days at most (max. 20 days)	A "honeymoon" period	A few months (3-12 months)
To deliver the agreed result within a short period	Challenge	To become integrated with the management team over the long term and deliver continuous results
Service provider Monthly invoice issued based on confirmed man/day time-sheet	Cost to company	Part of the headcount and payroll. Wage paid automatically by bank transfer, many hidden extras.
None	Added extras	Paid holidays, sick days, pension, health coverage, car, training, etc.
Relocation is not needed	Relocation	Expected to relocate to show commitment
3 to 6 months	Duration in practice	2 to 5 years
normally 1 month	Notice	6 to 12 months?
To apply experience To lead a team To act as a coach and mentor	Motivation	To build a career, still looking for a bigger and better job
Keep distance	Objectivity	Required to go native
No competition, not a job seeker, not in the race	Perceived threat to others	Competing with other members in the company for influence and promotion
Cannot be involved if it doesn't interfere with the delivery of the assignment	Internal politics	Is involved because of relationship building and promotion prospects

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