I have 5-10 years of experience and have recently been out of the job market. I'm planning to find a new role ASAP, but realistically speaking, it might take 3-6 months. Therefore, I'm considering doing interim jobs while I continue my job search.
My concern is - assuming the interim job is related to the full-time job, how would the employer view this experience? While freelance is more common, I'm also evaluating contractor roles or even internships. These 2 roles can allow me to gain more new skill sets and experience, such as doing a contractor corporate role (I've seen 4-month contractor roles for maternity leave backup) or an internship at PE.
What's your view on these 2 roles? Given that I am not a current MBA student but a professional who has 5-10 years of experience, do these roles make sense?