Temporary work, why it could be for you.
Why temporary work is worth it-
Companies decide to take on temporary workers for many reasons such; as to holiday or maternity cover or for a busy or seasonal time of the year.
It gives you the chance to gain first-hand experience and to find your feet in a company. If you haven’t got as much experience as you would like or you want to explore different options, then this is a good opportunity to do so. Remember temporary work not only shows a variety to your CV, but it also helps you work out what is direction is right for you.
Top Tip! Make a lasting impression, it will increase your potential of gaining a permanent position when your temporary contract ends!
You’re in control
One of the benefits of temporary work and why it might be ideal for you is the flexibility. YOU are in control of your career and how many career breaks you fit around your job. This is especially why temporary work is ideal for travellers who want the experience and cash whilst also having the freedom to travel as much as they wish. It can also depend on personal circumstances, if you have for example been made redundant and you don’t want any gaps in your CV then temporary work is a great way to still be earning whilst looking for your dream job, this will stand out when you apply for your full-time time because it proves your work ethic.
Experiment
Experience along with skills is one of the priorities that employers look for when they look at your CV. This is why temporary work allows you to gain experience across different industries. It shows you have worked in different situations and it will also allow you to find what is best for you so you can commit to a long-term permanent job.
Top Tip! emphasise what you have learnt, what skills you gained and why you benefited from each temporary job. It will not only make you more appealing whilst showing your commitment if you apply for a role that’s similar to what you have done in your temporary work.
Confidence
Working with different people, different industries and different situations/settings everyday will boost your confidence in many ways. This is because temporary work is usually something outside of your comfort zone, it’s a way to try something different. You might try working in a sector that you’re not familiar with because you are showing interest in a new field. This can be helpful because your co-workers will be understanding of you trying to get as hands-on in your work and show keen learning in a new role.
Remember whatever your personal circumstances are when taking up temporary work make sure to learn from it, gain new skills and boost your CV!
Best of luck, from Lighthouse Personnel.
Companies decide to take on temporary workers for many reasons such; as to holiday or maternity cover or for a busy or seasonal time of the year.
It gives you the chance to gain first-hand experience and to find your feet in a company. If you haven’t got as much experience as you would like or you want to explore different options, then this is a good opportunity to do so. Remember temporary work not only shows a variety to your CV, but it also helps you work out what is direction is right for you.
Top Tip! Make a lasting impression, it will increase your potential of gaining a permanent position when your temporary contract ends!
You’re in control
One of the benefits of temporary work and why it might be ideal for you is the flexibility. YOU are in control of your career and how many career breaks you fit around your job. This is especially why temporary work is ideal for travellers who want the experience and cash whilst also having the freedom to travel as much as they wish. It can also depend on personal circumstances, if you have for example been made redundant and you don’t want any gaps in your CV then temporary work is a great way to still be earning whilst looking for your dream job, this will stand out when you apply for your full-time time because it proves your work ethic.
Experiment
Experience along with skills is one of the priorities that employers look for when they look at your CV. This is why temporary work allows you to gain experience across different industries. It shows you have worked in different situations and it will also allow you to find what is best for you so you can commit to a long-term permanent job.
Top Tip! emphasise what you have learnt, what skills you gained and why you benefited from each temporary job. It will not only make you more appealing whilst showing your commitment if you apply for a role that’s similar to what you have done in your temporary work.
Confidence
Working with different people, different industries and different situations/settings everyday will boost your confidence in many ways. This is because temporary work is usually something outside of your comfort zone, it’s a way to try something different. You might try working in a sector that you’re not familiar with because you are showing interest in a new field. This can be helpful because your co-workers will be understanding of you trying to get as hands-on in your work and show keen learning in a new role.
Remember whatever your personal circumstances are when taking up temporary work make sure to learn from it, gain new skills and boost your CV!
Best of luck, from Lighthouse Personnel.