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Candidates often admit that they consider temporary or contract work the 'Plan B' of the employment world. In reality, temping is a skill-building, confidence-boosting, door-opening career option to add to your professional experience.
Use the opportunity
Nothing halts career development like a role as comfortable as your dressing gown. Be brave and dive right in to extend your practical knowledge and experience. Every contract is an invaluable opportunity to learn new skills, processes, procedures, systems and industries. Extend your network and establish new connections and mentors. Accept training, ask questions, take notes, push yourself and watch your professional experience explode.
"Try before you buy"
Still not sure what you want to be when you grow up? Use temping to explore the wider workforce via a fully-funded process of career elimination. Keep an open mind, embrace change, accept new or unusual opportunities, and trust that all of this exposure in the job market will allow your consultant to secure your dream permanent position.
Pick and choose
This is especially relevant for those hardworking baby-boomers who have recently retired (but are not adjusting as well as planned to the change in gears!) The true beauty of temping lies in the flexibility. You have the opportunity to select contracts that balance your lifestyle and work in line with family commitments, career goals, holiday schedules or relocation plans. You're in charge, so pick and choose what works for you.
Keep your eyes peeled
Temporary positions are often permanent roles in disguise. Our clients are aware that quality candidates are hard to find, so be proactive in seeking work and demonstrating your professional capabilities. Prove yourself, complete your assignment with energy and flair and your "temporary position" may just evolve into something more permanent!
Give yourself a professional pep-up
Returning to the workforce after a redundancy, career break or parental leave can be daunting for even the strongest candidate. Contracting can be a sure-fire way to regain your confidence, refresh and sharpen skills and ultimately give yourself a competitive advantage. Ask for feedback, list your new skills and update your resume accordingly. Most importantly, work hard for an exceptional reference that will impress your future employer.
If you are interested in temporary opportunities to give your resume an injection of skills and experience, please get in touch with one of our consultants today.
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Date published 18/10/2016
Author :Emily Langfield
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