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It is easiest to find a job when you have a job, as they know they have to outbid your current employer. The trick is to not jump around too often. A contractor can be like the Lone Ranger (dating my self here, Tonto), "My work there was done." Really short durations many times looks bad, regardless.
Sadly, businesses will pay to keep a silver bullet on hand for peace of mind, even if there are no monsters, only rats, to kill. So, in addition to pay, you might target some good tech and places where you build something impressive. That boosts your next pay. Avoid becoming a museum keeper, although that pays well, too, but is always a way to end up dry like a mummy.