In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, traditional career paths are evolving, and individuals are seeking diverse avenues to enhance their professional growth. One such avenue gaining prominence is temporary work. While temporary positions were once viewed as mere stopgaps, they now present compelling opportunities for individuals at various stages of their careers. Embracing temporary work can offer an array of benefits that extend far beyond immediate financial gain.
Previous work experience in similar roles can mean just as much to employers as a qualification does. Working in a variety of respectable companies and roles makes your CV more impressive. It demonstrates your adaptability and can sway future employers to put your CV into the ‘yes-we-would-be-stupid-not-to’ pile, instead of ‘not-a-chance’.
Temporary work helps to place your ‘foot in the door’. Many employers hire from a temporary to permanent basis. They too may want to check that you like, suit and understand the role in hand. It doesn’t work all that differently to a probationary period after all! This is not to say everyone goes from temporary to permanent roles, but it can give you a better chance if you ace your temp job.
One of the biggest and best benefits of temporary work is its flexibility.
Yes, not having a fixed contract can be scary, but on occasions, commitment can be too. Starting your career? Changing career paths? Terrified it won’t work out? No problem! Try it out on a temporary basis first! Not only do you get a good understanding of what the role entails, you also gain experience in the field. This means both your knowledge and your CV can only get better.
Sound tempting? Well, what’s even more wonderful about the flexibility of temporary work is the further control you have over your own hours. Your work-life balance can remarkably increase under temporary hours. You aren’t expected to take your work home or participate in exhausting hours of overtime. However, if you do work a little bit more; your hourly pay means extra pay!
Experience and skills come hand-in-hand with one another. Experience provides exposure to a variety of different jobs. These jobs come with a variety of different skillsets, whether personable or technological.
Being able to provide employers with a rich and diverse list of skills, as well as an adaptable working ethic, immediately signifies your flexibility and employability. Not only does this make you suitable for a number of their roles, but you may even help develop them, making you an invaluable addition to any organisation.
‘It’s not what you know, but who you know’
Temporary work helps to build contacts in a variety of companies. The right job may arise in a different department of an organisation that you had previously temped for. It could even come up in a different company that works alongside an organisation you previously temped for.
