There are benefits and downsides to both being a full-time employee and being a contracted freelancer. The candidate should discuss which they would prefer and why.
Being a full time employee means receiving full benefits from a company, a mostly consistent work schedule, and job protection under a contract. Some candidates prefer this type of commitment because it means consistent work and pay. However, some candidates prefer an irregular work schedule where they are not tethered to one company, and instead will work individual jobs as a freelancer for the same pay, but no benefits. This allows them the freedom to work with various clients instead of only working for one.
