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Should I take the plunge for a contract job?

 

I have been working as a secretary in my company for 8 years and I’m interested in exploring the HR field. I have done a part-time HR course. Now I have an opportunity to work as an HR assistant, but it is only a contract role. Should I take it or not? Thought it’s a good opportunity, I am afraid I might regret giving up my permanent job for a 6-month contract role. And if I find that I don’t like to be in HR after this contract job, will it look bad on my CV?