Temp Jobs Don’t Have To Be Temporary

by Dec 3, 2019

Temping can be a great way to try out new fields. But even beyond that exploration (and beyond filling in gaps in your employment), working in temporary positions is an excellent way to get skills onto your resume that you can keep for life. Don’t make the mistake of taking your temporary assignment lightly just because it’s temporary–your serious attitude could be the key to securing a permanent position.

Working as a temp gives you an inside advantage. Actually working at a company is a great way to get to know a company’s culture and the way it functions. This gives you a much better look into an organization than just checking out their website! You can then apply your insider knowledge to your job performance. And beyond! Think of your temporary assignment as an extended job interview. You’ll want to continue to make a good impression because even if your role itself is only temporary, you want your employer to keep you in mind for other positions. Make sure to establish that you’re someone they can trust. You can accomplish that by being a great employee from day one!

How can you do that? Make sure you’re demonstrating superb attendance and punctuality. Also take care to follow your organization’s dress code. These small steps will contribute towards making your workplace the best environment it can be for both yourself and those around you while you’re learning the ropes at your company. In addition to gaining skills that you can add to your resume during your temporary assignment, look at this opportunity as a chance to practice building relationships within a workplace setting. Navigating those relationships can be the key to securing a permanent job. While your work assignment may be temporary, keep in mind that your time there still contributes to your lifelong learning. And your life isn’t a practice run! With these tips in mind, we know you can permanently bring a winning attitude to your temporary role.

 

 
 
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This posting is brought to you by Contemporaries Inc., one of the best temp agencies in Boston MA. Also available for payrolling employees in Boston and Greater Boston

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