When you work with a staffing agency, you may find yourself in a seasonal position or hired on a temporary trial basis. While temporary work may not be your ideal career goal, it can help you learn many valuable skills. Temporary work can still provide a sense of fulfillment while providing income to sustain your lifestyle.
All Trades Staffing wants to help employees of all backgrounds and experience levels gain workplace experience. No matter what type of job you get with us, keeping these tips in mind will help you be recognized as a great employee.
1- Demonstrate Strong Initiative
Employees of all types should focus on doing their job well. Showing passion for your line of work and having a strong initiative to achieve is a desirable skill for employers. A strong initiative could be the difference between the company letting you go at the end of the trial period, or hiring you full-time.
Temporary employees who take the lead on projects are able to work alone and in groups, or go out of their way to learn something new, and are more likely to impress their employer. Self-sufficient employees are needed in a modern workforce. The initiative will help you make a lasting impression that could improve your future opportunities.
2- Build A Strong Network
Every job you hold can be a stepping stone for the next one or help teach you something that you implement later in life. During temporary work, employees should work to build their network and support system. Having professional connections in a field where you hope to work will lead you to even more possibilities. Building a network of people who know you and trust you will bring the opportunity for these colleagues to recommend you to another company in the future.
A supportive network can help give you valuable insight on how to get a more permanent position. Building quality relationships will bring knowledge, referrals, and opportunities, even some that are not career-related.
3- Learn As Much As You Can
Even lower-paying jobs and temporary positions can teach you valuable skills and life lessons. Temporary jobs can teach you adaptability, patience, initiative, communication, and other industry-specific skills. As a temp employee, act like a sponge and soak up any information that you can while you work. This will make you more marketable for long-term roles, even if it is not with the company you currently work for. Gaining all kinds of knowledge can beef up your resume and help make your daily life easier as well.
4- Embrace Adaptability
Since a temp job is flexible, you may have to adjust your schedule or work ethic to match more permanent employees. A temp worker often gets put on jobs that are less appealing or works the hours that full-time employees don’t want to work. While this might be exhausting for a short while, making yourself available and adaptable is a sign of being a good employee. Showing these skills will help you make a great impression on future employers.
As a temporary employee, you may have to adjust to different tasks quickly and change focuses during the day. Embracing working with different people and on a variety of new tasks will help you fit better in a variety of work environments. Flexibility is a key skill to having success in temporary work.
5- Seek Feedback
Feedback is a valuable tool for individual growth. Talking to coworkers, managers, or employers will provide you with constructive criticism that can help improve your work. No matter what industry you work in, feedback will help employees make fewer mistakes and become more productive. Good employees, whether they are temporary or not, will thrive on productive feedback.
Temporary Work From All Trades Staffing
Our staffing agency does our best to provide quality jobs to knowledgeable employees. We help employees find quality jobs that will help propel them forward in their careers, and help clients find well-trained employees that will be loyal to your company. All Trades finds employees who could turn into full-time workers temporarily.
With multiple career opportunities, All Trades is the top choice for a perfect staffing experience. Say goodbye to messy paperwork and non-motivated employees, when you work with All Trades!
Are you an employee looking to grow? Want to find a company that will treat you with respect? Our temporary employees thrive in their roles and make valuable connections. No matter the industry, our team can help get you to the next level in your career.
