If you are currently working on a temporary basis for various
companies, you can shift to a permanent status for a company that you
desire to work for…should a position become available.
There are many advantages in working for a temporary agency, one being that you can start working as a temporary employee
but later become a permanent employee while working on an assignment
for a company. Here are six proven strategies that illustrate how you
could shift from temp to perm.
Step 1
Which position are you interested in?
As you work temporary for various companies you will find that some job
assignments are better than others. At some point you may discover
that you really like working for a particular company and consequently
conclude that you would like to establish a career relationship with
them permanently. If you ever find yourself in this position read on to
find out how you can acquire a permanent job opportunity by working as a
temp.
Step 2
Learn the job well
If you really like a particular job assignment that your agency has
arranged for you to work at, you should learn every aspect of the job in
a timely manner so that you can meet performance expectations. At some
point the manager of the company that you are working for will take
notice of how well you learned the job.
Step 3
Do the job well
Once you learn how to adequately perform your job duties you should do an excellent job consistently so that the manager of that department
will be impressed with your overall performance and could perceive you
to be a valuable asset for the company. Don’t slack off at any time
while working at that company. That means that you should arrive at work
on time, come back from breaks and lunch on time, and abide by the
company’s rules and regulations. Keep in mind that this is
your opportunity to showcase your talents and good work ethics.
Step 4
Inquire about the position
At some point, (after you have proven yourself) you may want to inquire
about the position to find out if the manager is seeking to hire
someone permanently. If so, you should let the manager know that you
are interested. Or, the manager may approach you if he or she is
impressed with the job you are doing. Either way, just be sure that you
let them know that you are very much interested in the job.
Step 5
Apply for the position
Next, you will need to find out how and when you can
apply for
the position so that you can take the appropriate steps toward the
application process. You should also find out if the position is open
for other external candidates along with internal employees
to apply. If yes, this will mean more competition for you. Nevertheless, you should apply for the position if you’re interested and be prepared to
interview for the job as well.
Step 6
Contact your agency
Keep in mind that you are still an employee of the Temp agency
that placed you on the assignment. Therefore you will need to refer to
the terms of the contract. The manager of the company that you are
working temporary for will need to contact the agency to inform them of
their desire to hire you permanently. This is very important in that
some agencies charge a fee if the company hires you before a certain
time, usually before six months to a year. If you are a good temp
worker, your agency may be reluctant initially because they will lose
money. However, you are not obligated to continue working for
them…especially if you are offered a better job opportunity . But be
sure to read your contract thoroughly. I would further suggest that you
remain on good terms with your agency just in case you need to use them
again in the future.
Conclusion,
job searching has
become more challenging nowadays because there is enormous competition
due to a slow- down in the economy. If you are looking for a permanent
job, you might want to consider using a temp agency. You may start out
temping but could end up working permanently!
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