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What should you always make sure you have information about before you sign a job contract (generally, for any kind of job)?
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Any kind of job meaning full-time, part-time, short-time/summer jobs, etc.

Meg

You should read your contract fully and make sure you are aware of everything in there. You should know what salary and holiday was agreed and it should say them on your contract.

A contract generally outlines working pattern and any notice period you would have to give if you left. If it's short term it will have an end date on it

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