From Freelance to Full-Time: Navigating the Permanent Hire Journey

Japanese Edition
https://daisuke.masuda.tokyo/article-2026-02-03-2255

This presentation provides a strategic guide for a seasoned freelance engineer aiming to transition to a permanent full-time role. It deconstructs the fundamental differences between transactional contract hiring and the holistic, long-term evaluation of permanent positions, which assesses cultural fit, leadership potential, and commitment. The slides offer a detailed roadmap of a typical four-round interview process, providing specific advice for each stage, from the initial culture screen to the final strategic alignment with leadership. Key sections focus on overcoming the "freelancer stereotype," demonstrating team collaboration, and strategically reframing extensive freelance experience as a unique advantage in adaptability, ownership, and business acumen, ultimately equipping the candidate to prove their value as a long-term investment.

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