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In fact, temporary work can be an excellent springboard for your career. Whether it be through the connections you make or the experience you gain, temporary work can open new doors and pathways...
For many people, temporary work is seen as a last resort. The perception is that temporary workers are brought on when a company is swamped and then get let go as soon as the workload improves, or the season ends. While there was a time when that’s how temporary employment was used, it’s no longer the case in today’s labor market.
In fact, temporary work can be an excellent springboard for your career. Whether it be through the connections you make or the experience you gain, temporary work can open new doors and pathways for your future.
We’ve all heard the adage; “It’s all about who you know.” Many times, your network can drive your next position, promotion, or even career change. Outside of attending happy hour after happy hour, how do you grow your network?
Temporary work is a great option. Even though you may not stay at the company, the more people you know in an industry, the better. Down the road, the contacts you make can help push projects forward, offer mentoring or advice, and even point you to a new position.
Making those connections and fostering your network at a temporary position adds a lot of value to a job you’re already being paid for. Especially if you’re new in your career.
The struggles of a recent graduate or anyone new to an industry hinge around experience. Even entry-level jobs often require experience.
Temporary positions can build great additions to your resume. You’re learning valuable skills to your industry, but you’re also filling in any gaps in employment. Future employers will appreciate that even though you may not have had a long-term position, you were still honing your skills and putting your time in.
Let’s say you’ve found the company that you want to work for, but they don’t have a permanent opening for you. A temporary position can be the foot in the door that you need.
Not only will the company and its employees get to see your skills and experience firsthand, but they’ll also end up saving money on training if they bring you on. You’ll already be accustomed to their culture, their systems, and their staff.
You also get an inside look at the company without a long-term commitment. Many companies look different from the outside; a sneak preview can save lots of trouble and get your name on the top of their list.
By now, you’ve probably heard of many companies offering a trial period of their products. What if you could do the same thing for a career?
Temporary work can be the test-drive for your career; an introduction to an industry.
Whether you are a recent graduate or someone switching careers, temporary work can be a great option for an insider’s look at a new industry. Get to know companies, who’s hiring, and what certifications and skills you may need to break into the new career.
A new career is a huge decision, much bigger than a new car. Why would you try one out and not the other? Especially if temporary work can give you that chance.
Lastly, but still important, job searching can be a long process. Although you may not be having much luck, you still have bills to pay. A temporary position, if nothing else, can help fund your job search.
Maybe you were fed up with a toxic workplace, maybe there wasn’t room to grow, or perhaps you were laid off. The job search starts immediately, but your expenses won’t wait. Taking a temporary position can give you that safety to explore your options without being tied down to a long-term position.
In the end, when you find your next opportunity, you will be able to move on from the temporary job without leaving that employer high and dry and without burning any bridges.
No matter what your reason may be for taking on temporary work, the experience, networking, and skills that you gain will help you down the road. If you’re just starting out, or making a mid-career change, consider temporary work, it could be the beginning of your new passion.
Contact Reliable Resources for assistance with your temporary and permanent job openings today.
