What exactly is temporary work?

A temporary job is not to be confused with a part-time job. Whereas a part-time job can be a permanent role for fewer hours a week, temporary jobs normally have a defined duration of time you are hired depending on the needs of the company. Acquiring these temporary positions through a staffing agency as opposed to directly through the company allows for more benefits and security for the prospective employee. 

Advantages of Temporary Work

Besides the obvious fact of having the opportunity to make more money, temporary work can have a number of other promising outcomes.

• Testing the Waters of a New Industry

We aren’t afforded the luxury of time where we are able to explore jobs in every industry that peaks our interests. Because of the time we dedicate to fully immersing ourselves into one industry, we often feel like we owe it to ourselves to stand by that decision and end up feeling stuck. Temporary jobs allow people to try out unfamiliar industries without serious commitment.

• Staying Current

Temporary work will keep your knowledge current and updated as well as allow you to constantly build your skill set. This will eventually give you a competitive edge in a future career opportunity.

• Building Your Network

Temporary jobs allow the opportunity to cultivate more relationships to expand your professional network. You have a greater chance to guarantee references for future work if you perform well while working with the company.

• Temporary to Permanent Positions

If the company turns out to be a great fit for you, you can work out the possibility of securing a permanent position with your employer. To feel confident in negotiating a temp-to-hire position, be sure to impress your employer in the little time you have with them.

• Flexibility

With jobs to maintain, school to attend, families to raise, and sanity to keep, temporary jobs offer a solution to manage all your responsibilities: flexibility. 

According to American Staffing Association, research states that nine out of ten temp workers said that working with a staffing company has made them more employable in the eyes of employers. In addition, they state that nine out of ten workers say they are satisfied with the staffing agencies they work for. 

Temporary work through staffing agencies is a flourishing industry that opens the door to wide-ranging job opportunities. Whether you’re seeking the chance to try something new, build your resume, foster professional relationships, or  have a flexible schedule, temporary work could be of great benefit to you.