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The Benefits of Temporary Jobs
by Nathan Newberger
This http://www.WorkTree.com article by Nathan Newberger gives job
seekers some reminders on the benefits of temporary jobs.
To many people, a temporary position does not sound very appealing.
Some consider temp jobs to be unskilled labor, tedious work, or just
a waste of time. People with this negative attitude towards temporary
positions all share one common characteristic: THEY ARE WRONG. Temp
jobs are not a waste of time. Besides providing income, temp jobs can
be used as valuable career tools.
This article discusses the many benefits of temporary
positions. Once you recognize the advantages of temp jobs, you can
then begin to use them to enhance or build your career.
These four topics that will be covered:
1. Money Matters
2. Resume Reinforcement
3. Temp to Impress
4. Career Sampling
1. MONEY MATTERS
Let's be realistic, money is important. No matter how many times you
say, "Money isn't everything," you can't change the fact that money
matters. There is no shame in taking on a job to obtain needed cash.
No matter how negative your attitude towards temp jobs is, it is
impossible to deny that they are often a good source of income.
- Good jobs don't just grow on trees so that people can come and
pick the one they like best. When no viable alternatives exist,
temporary positions are a fantastic way to earn money.
- Temp jobs are ideal for students. When you have class during the
week a steady job can be hard to get, but a temp job might only
be for a day. Also, temp jobs often fit in well with an evening
or weekend class schedule.
2. RESUME REINFORCEMENT
If you are currently out of work, chances are you suffer from a
disease that often strikes the unemployed: resume decay. When out of
work for an extended period of time, people often concentrate their
efforts solely on finding a new job. Unfortunately these people fail
to recognize that their free time should also be used for
strengthening their resumes.
Temporary positions give a person the opportunity to strengthen
his/her resume through experience and education while also providing
a source of income.
- Temporary positions are a fantastic way to gain experience within
a particular industry. When full time positions are tight, a temp
job may be your best chance at learning industry basics.
Moreover,you will already be an experienced worker when a full
time position becomes available.
- Temp jobs are a quick way to pick-up new skills or to heighten
skills you already possess (typing, filing, book-keeping, etc.).
More importantly, as a temp you may be required to use various
professional software. Proficiency in current software
applications looks great on a resume!
- If you are not working full time or are not in school, your
resume may look sparse. A recruiter evaluating your resume may
assume you did nothing during this time. Temporary positions are
good for filling these time gaps in your resume.
3. TEMP TO IMPRESS
Despite what many people think, a temporary position is NEVER a
carefree, zero responsibility job. Though things may be slightly more
relaxed as a temp, there is a secret that most people don't realize:
a temp job may lead to much more.
If you are working with others or report to a manager, you are being
evaluated. People all around you are making mental notes about your
knowledge, skills, personality, friendliness, diligence, and
behavior. Use this to your advantage:
- Occasionally, a temporary position turnsinto a position that
needs to be filled permanently. Even if you are not explicitly
told that your job is temp-to-hire, you may have shot at the
permanent position if you impress the right people.
- Temp jobs give you the opportunity to meet and rub elbows with
individuals in a particular industry. You never know if a co-
worker might someday be in charge of recruiting or make a
recommendation for a new employee.
- Often times, as a person develops their career map he or she
realizes that they are far off course. This perfectly normal,
but it also means that getting on the right road will require a
change of direction.
4. CAREER SAMPLING
It may seem obvious, but never lose sight of the fact that a
temporary job is temporary. This gives a person much more flexibility
than one would have in a permanent position. No matter how horrible
the job may seem, you can rest easy knowing you are not stuck in one
place. More importantly, people often don't know what industry or
career they would like to pursue. Temping gives an individual the
option to sample a wide array of jobs. It is the perfect way to gain
insight into a job or field
CONCLUSION
Temping may not be every person's cup of tea, but it is hardly
unskilled labor. Temping is more like a delicate art form. Taking a
temporary position provides numerous benefits and opportunities
for a person with the right background, knowledge, and attitude.
Instead of turning your nose up at the idea, give it some serious
consideration. Temping may be just the tool you need to jumpstart
your career plans
This article can be read online and shared with others directly at:
http://www.worktree.com/newsletter/benefits-of-temporary-jobs.html
Sincerely,
Nathan Newberger,
Managing Editor
http://www.WorkTree.com
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About The Author
Nathan Newberger is the job and career expert at http://www.WorkTree.com Nathan has over 10 years
experience in staffing and human resources. He has worked both as a recruiter and career counselor.
Mr. Newberger has been the Managing Editor at http://www.WorkTree.com for the past 5 years and his
articles have helped thousands of job seekers.
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