Temporary work is a great opportunity for those looking to gain some experience or money in the short term. Many of those looking for work, particularly recent graduates and young people may also find that temping actually helps to lead to a permanent job. If you are unsure of where you want to go with your career, temping can be a great choice so that you can still earn money while you study, for example. Here we will discuss the benefits of working as a temp, and why it might be worth considering as an alternative to a permanent role;
- Temping allows you to learn skills in the short term that you can add to your C.V.
As a temp, you can bolster your C.V with several different skills learned through your temporary jobs (as well as the work experience, which will also look impressive on a job application!) This allows you to become a more varied individual which can be attractive to potential employers because it means you are flexible and able to learn new skills. Having a wide skill set also allows flexibility in the roles you apply for, meaning that you can open more doors for yourself just by working as a temp for a few months.
- Temp contracts can be anything from a few weeks to several months.
This means that if you are, for example, a student home for the summer looking to earn money over three months, you can get a temp job to earn some money to use for when you get back to University or to keep as savings for after you graduate. If you are just waiting for a permanent position to start but need some money while you wait, you can find a temporary contract for a few weeks. As many places looking for temps will have different requirements, you will find that temp contracts vary greatly from one another.
- Most companies will offer initial training for their temps.
Training can be anything from a week to a few months, depending on the difficulty of the role. Most companies will make sure you are fully prepared to start the job, so there’s no need to worry if you’re starting a temporary position in a field you aren’t familiar with. This can really help you get a feel for the company and what they do as well as what your responsibilities will be so that you feel fully prepared and ready to start work. This can often be less intimidating than working in a permanent role, as you are eased in to your role. Also, don’t forget that you will still be paid the same amount while you’re in training, so enjoy it. Take the time to learn a new skill and have fun with your new role!
- Temps are often paid more frequently than permanent staff.
Many temping positions are paid weekly rather than monthly. Besides the fact that you can earn money quickly, this kind of weekly payment contract also means that if you decide to leave the company you won’t be waiting until the end of the month to be paid for the work you have done. Some temporary positions do offer monthly pay checks if you prefer but for those looking to earn money quickly, weekly paid temping can be a great solution.
- Temping can sometimes lead to permanent roles.
Besides improving your C.V with the wide range of temping positions you can do, there is currently a wide range of temporary – permanent positions that allow you to show a company you are worth employing without even having to interview for a permanent job. Temp-Perm positions will usually mean working as a temp for 3-6 months before being offered a permanent role as long as you are performing well and since they have trained you to do the job, there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to achieve this. This is a great way to get a permanent job as it is often much easier to get into a temporary role initially.
So now you know all the benefits of working as a temp, why not have a look at the temporary positions we have on offer? It is a great way to add some short term experience to your C.V especially if you are a recent graduate or have been struggling to find permanent work. You might find yourself loving your new temporary position and applying for a permanent role within the company after just a few months, or it may help you make a decision on your career path in the future. So what are you waiting for? Get applying!
