Temporary work often gets a bad reputation because of the misperception that it doesn’t help workers get long-term positions.
On the contrary, short-term work can help you in multiple ways, especially in getting the full-time position that you’ve been wanting. At Labor Solutions, Inc., we want to give you all the pointers to getting that dream position.
Stand Out
It’s important to remember that there are plenty of people who are qualified for the position you want. You must show what it is that makes you valuable to the company in a way that is different than all the other candidates. Temporary work gets your foot in the door, but you really have to make your mark as a short-term employee before you set your sights on more permanent work.
So, how can you set yourself apart?
- Ask questions. Asking other employees questions gives you an idea of what is expected of you and shows you what the work culture is like as well.
- Dress to what the standard is to be more in sync with the company.
- Get to know your co-workers. This will be a huge plus down the line. When you are wanting to make sure you are being considered for a full-time position, having colleagues recommend you is good to have since you would already be accustomed to the work space and your co-workers would already be used to you.
Reach Higher
Your job description may not include all the other responsibilities or tasks that you may end up doing, but do them with excellence and enthusiasm. This will show that you do take even your temporary position seriously. You should be able to do more than what you are being told, and you don’t have to wait to be told to certain tasks. Asking others if they need help with anything else will also make you valuable to your employer because they will see that you truly care for the position you are in.
Make It Known
If you want a full-time job at the company you are at, you need to be vocal about it and let it be known that you are not just interested but that you are serious and wanting a full-time position. You can ask if there will be any consideration for you to be hired full-time when the time is right. Be professional and polite when asking, try to not come off as pushy or impatient. Don’t voice this too many times because it will come off as impatient or restless.
Contact us here at Labor Solutions if we can help you in your employment search. Our staff can help you get better acquainted to temporary work and lead you toward the path of a full-time position.