Why A Temp Job Is Useful to Jumpstart Your Career

Ever heard of the saying “Never test the depth of water with both feet”?

With a temporary position, you’ll be able to benefit by making better career choices without diving in a job. While these positions may not be the flashiest on the market, there are several reasons why you should consider applying for a temp job first. In this article, we’ll show you how doing so could actually be the smartest thing you can do for your career.

A temp job will allow you to:

Get a Feel for the Job

How does it sound if you can experience what a job entails without any degree of commitment? With a temp job, you can! Temp jobs let you try positions to see if they are truly a fit for you, your personality, and your skillset. Take Style Theory for example. Their concept of renting luxury clothing gives individuals the opportunity to make a better decision before purchase.

You can see that temp jobs provide the benefits of working and scoping out a company without any of the pressure. Use this to your advantage as you continue your job search!

Gain Firsthand knowledge of the Company

You will be able to get an in-depth look in your desired company. Yes, websites like Glassdoor may be great for checking out reviews. However, the truth of the matter is that it’s impossible to get the full picture from online review sites. In practice, nothing beats working with a company firsthand to know exactly what they stand for and how they operate.

These positions allow you to gain valuable firsthand knowledge about a company that can aid you in your job search. You would not buy a car without test-driving it, so why wait take chances with your career.

Network

As a temporary worker, you will have a great opportunity to work with and rub shoulders with various levels of management at you desired company. You will be able to network and show off your skills. Compare this to the impersonal and “blind” networking that majority of people do on LinkedIn. Instead, stand out and increase your chances of getting your desired position by building meaningful relationships through a temp job.

 

Get Paid more than an Internship

How many of you still remember your last internship pay? Temp jobs provide a higher pay than your average internship, while also giving you the opportunity to work up close and personal in the field. This is true even in retail, where temp jobs allow you to receive commission and other incentives!

Increase Chances of Getting a Permanent Position

Based on our experience, we have seen 70% of our temp job candidates make the transition to permanent workers. Reason being, you get a chance to prove your worth to managers who will be able to offer you a full time role. If your ultimate goal is securing a permanent position with the company, a temp job will significantly improve your chances and make your dream job a real possibility.

Job Hunt Without Damaging CV

Here’s the deal: jumping from job to job can hurt your chances of getting hired— but not if you take a temporary position. Simply put, recruiters don’t view temp and permanent positions with the same weight. For example, leaving a full time job four times will certainly raise some eyebrows when a recruiter looks at your CV, affecting your chances of landing a full-time position. A temp job on the other hand will simply demonstrate your experience and willingness to learn.

Moving from permanent position to permanent position can make you appear “jumpy” and less likely to commit. For this reason, temp jobs make the perfect destinations for individuals still trying to figure out their careers!

The Bottom Line

Unsure of what you’d like to do for your career, and you are looking for a temp job in the Fashion, Luxury and Cosmetics industry? Join our Telegram group, we work with our clients and provide temp job opportunities! Ultimately, we would like to help you get into the field of your dreams and land a permanent position to kick-start or elevate your career.