Many job seekers are
finding it rather difficult to snag a permanent job opportunity due to
the slow down in the economy. Therefore these individuals are working on
a temporary basis – in between jobs until they are able to find a
suitable, permanent job. Temporary workers usually go through an agency to find a job. Agencies have connections with various companies that employ workers on a temporary basis- working only as needed. This could be anywhere from one day (short-term) to twelve months (long-term), it all depends upon the company’s need. Job seekers can also obtain temporary work by applying directly with the company. Some companies hire temporary workers because it’s most cost effective for them to do so. If
you are currently working on a temporary basis it’s possible to become a
permanent employee for a company that you are working temporarily for,
or have worked temp for in the past, provided that the company is
seeking to hire in the near future. As a temporary worker,
you will be afforded several opportunities to demonstrate good work
ethics and your ability to meet and even exceed an employer’s job
expectations while working on a job assignment. Bear in mind that many
individuals have acquired a permanent job by working as a temp,
initially. Here are seven proven strategies for changing a temporary job opportunity into a permanent vocation.
1). What is your career goal? – You may work for several different companies while employed with an agency. During
your temporary journey ---you will find that some job assignments are
more suitable for you than others. In other words, you will enjoy
working for some companies but others you will be glad when the
assignment is complete. With that being said, if you are
currently working temp, is there a particular company that you’ve temped
for and would like to work there on a permanent basis? Is there a particular job that you’re interested in? Do
you envision yourself working permanently? If you answered yes to
either of these questions, read on to find out how you can help turn
your temp status into a permanent job opportunity
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2). Learn everything you can about the job - it would be to your advantage to learn all aspects of the job that you were assigned to do in a timely manner. If you are being trained for the job, absorb the information completely. Demonstrate that you are capable of performing the job effectively and autonomously, especially it you are interested in submitting an application for this particular job.
3). Exceed the employer’s job expectations – show that you are passionate about the job by going above and beyond the call of duty. This could mean coming in early or staying overtime to complete a workload. Showcase your skills and talents as to impressed the manager that you report to. He/she will eventually take notice of your outstanding work performance and perceive you to be a valuable asset to the company and might consider hiring you for an open position.
4). Demonstrate loyalty - Even though you technically work for the agency, it’s imperative that you maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor while on each job assignment. You should abide by the same rules and principles as the employees who actually work for the company. This would mean completing assignments on time, arriving to work on time, taking allotted breaks only when necessary, abiding by the company code of conduct and proper office attire. Moreover, you should avoid getting involved in petty office gossip and politics.
5). Inquire about a job you desire - you should find out whether or not the company is seeking to hire in the near future. Keep in mind though- some companies are required to advertise and offer job openings to internal candidates first before considering outsiders. You should also be careful not to overstep your boundaries with your agency. After all, you do work for the agency. They should be informed about any employment decisions the company is planning to assume that involve you. Nonetheless, you should let the employer know that you are indeed interested in the job.
6). Contact your agency- should you be offered a permanent job opportunity with a company, you should inform your agency of any possible changes to your original work status. In fact, the manager of the company that you are temping for should keep the agency abreast of any potential hiring decisions that would include you. In some cases the agency will charge the company a fee if they hire the temp before a certain timeframe (the original contractual agreement). Also, if you have a good track record with your agency, they might be a little reluctant to free you initially, because you are an asset to them. However, you are not obligated to stay with them if you have been offered a better opportunity. But you should maintain a good rapport with your agency during your association period and even after you discontinue working for them.
7). Apply for the position - once you have cleared it with your agency, you should proceed with the application process. You will need to go through the same channels, as other interested applicants are required to do by the company. However, if an employer is interested in hiring you personally---you will have a greater advantage over the other applicants. Tailor your resume to match the job you are targeting and be prepared to interview for the job. If all goes well, and it should, you will shift your job status from temp to perm.
Tips:
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2). Learn everything you can about the job - it would be to your advantage to learn all aspects of the job that you were assigned to do in a timely manner. If you are being trained for the job, absorb the information completely. Demonstrate that you are capable of performing the job effectively and autonomously, especially it you are interested in submitting an application for this particular job.
3). Exceed the employer’s job expectations – show that you are passionate about the job by going above and beyond the call of duty. This could mean coming in early or staying overtime to complete a workload. Showcase your skills and talents as to impressed the manager that you report to. He/she will eventually take notice of your outstanding work performance and perceive you to be a valuable asset to the company and might consider hiring you for an open position.
4). Demonstrate loyalty - Even though you technically work for the agency, it’s imperative that you maintain a professional and pleasant demeanor while on each job assignment. You should abide by the same rules and principles as the employees who actually work for the company. This would mean completing assignments on time, arriving to work on time, taking allotted breaks only when necessary, abiding by the company code of conduct and proper office attire. Moreover, you should avoid getting involved in petty office gossip and politics.
5). Inquire about a job you desire - you should find out whether or not the company is seeking to hire in the near future. Keep in mind though- some companies are required to advertise and offer job openings to internal candidates first before considering outsiders. You should also be careful not to overstep your boundaries with your agency. After all, you do work for the agency. They should be informed about any employment decisions the company is planning to assume that involve you. Nonetheless, you should let the employer know that you are indeed interested in the job.
6). Contact your agency- should you be offered a permanent job opportunity with a company, you should inform your agency of any possible changes to your original work status. In fact, the manager of the company that you are temping for should keep the agency abreast of any potential hiring decisions that would include you. In some cases the agency will charge the company a fee if they hire the temp before a certain timeframe (the original contractual agreement). Also, if you have a good track record with your agency, they might be a little reluctant to free you initially, because you are an asset to them. However, you are not obligated to stay with them if you have been offered a better opportunity. But you should maintain a good rapport with your agency during your association period and even after you discontinue working for them.
7). Apply for the position - once you have cleared it with your agency, you should proceed with the application process. You will need to go through the same channels, as other interested applicants are required to do by the company. However, if an employer is interested in hiring you personally---you will have a greater advantage over the other applicants. Tailor your resume to match the job you are targeting and be prepared to interview for the job. If all goes well, and it should, you will shift your job status from temp to perm.
Tips:
- Stay on good terms with your agency because you never know when you will need to use them again
- Never bad-mouth a company or it’s employees
- Never bad-mouth your agency to an employer, this could backfire.
- Never bad-mouth an employer to your agency, this could backfire
- In the event you are running late or need to call in sick while on a job assignment, be sure to contact your agency immediately and they will phone the company for you.
- Recommend other job seekers to your agency
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