What even IS temporary work? If you’re in the market for work, whether it is because you’re employed and looking for a change, or unemployed and looking for a place to land, have you considered temporary work? If you haven’t, let’s discuss why considering temporary work might be a great choice for your job experience toolkit.
Whether you’re a student, a working parent or someone who’s in between jobs, flexible and temporary jobs give you the opportunity to build your career and find jobs that fit your schedule. These roles can benefit you no matter your situation, and you can find roles in a variety of industries, including hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and more. Many states, including Washington, also have community Fairs that require a large amount of temporary workers for a shorter period of time which can be very advantageous for people seeking extra money around this time of year. Working in this capacity can build out experience in a number of ways that benefit the job seeker in the future.
Temporary jobs can benefit your career in many ways. Temporary work gives you the flexibility to take jobs based on your availability. This kind of flexible work is also a great way to build your skill set in new industries. Whether you are exploring different roles in the same industry or considering a new career path, agencies like LaborWorks can connect you with employers seeking further support. This helps you add new skills and experience to your resume, making a permanent career change more achievable.
Communicating your interests, background, availability, and preferences to a LaborWorks staffing specialist is a crucial advantage you can have as a job seeker looking for work. A temporary employment opportunity can give you the leverage you need to be hired for open permanent positions within an organization. A temp role can help to get your foot in the door. You get hands-on experience working for the company and gain insider knowledge of how the company works and its expectations and culture. You also get the chance to meet and impress the hiring managers at the business, so that when a permanent position becomes available, you have the advantage over other candidates who don’t have the same connection and personal knowledge of the organization.
If you are unsure about your career goals and interests, are changing industries, or simply just need some added skills for your resume, a temporary position may be right for you. Temporary opportunities can give you flexibility and exposure to different types of jobs and a way to develop new skills. Over 60% of temporary workers say that they have gained new skills that they didn’t have before while working in a temp role. Acquiring new skills and experiences will likely increase your opportunity for new career paths or full-time positions in the future.
With temporary employment, because it is not permanent, if you are doing something you don’t like, you are able to choose to do something different once your temporary assignment is completed. Because you can move to different assignments and aren’t locked into a specific role, the varying job assignments can give you the chance to try out different types of jobs and have diversity in your career which is a huge benefit in the long run because your resume won’t look like you job-hopped; you just completed an assignment and moved along.
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