I know the job market is more competitive now, but I noticed I'm getting fewer responses on job applications than I used to, even a couple years ago. I worry it's because my current gig is a contract role at a boring company that does not scream "high value tech worker here."

Some people assume contract gigs are easier to get and are worse jobs in general, so people with better options don't take them. And to be honest, that's sometimes true. I'm in my current situation because of how tight the job market got the last couple years and now I'm afraid that I'm stuck.

Is there any merit to this or am I just being paranoid? Are recruiters more likely to see "contract" on a resume and toss it in the bin?