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Temping Job Types

May 4th, 2009

Do not assume that just because you are a temp, that you will be working in an office answering the phone and making the boss’s tea. No, there are literally hundreds of different types of temping jobs available. The word ‘temp’ means temporary, i.e. you will not be awarded a permanent contract, but that doesn’t mean that the work is actually menial. You can do lots of things from working in advertising, media, TV, radio, to being a specialised temp, for example, working as a Quantity Surveyor or a manager. You could even work as a surveyor, or a bricklayer, or a carer, cleaner or you could even work in accounts.

In fact the number of temporary jobs is constantly rising, since many employers are fearful that the recession means that they cannot take people on with a  permanent contract, so getting a temp in means that the job will be filled, but without the cost implications of a permanent contract.

In the ‘good old days’ temping jobs were very much seen as a second class job, but those days have gone now and many professionals like to work on a temporary basis, because they enjoy the variety, meeting new people and learning about how work is done in different ways, according to the procedures of different companies.

People often use temping jobs to meet their needs, whether they are a student, can’t decide on what to do or they are a writer or an actor who wants to make ends meet until their big break comes up.

If you don’t believe that the world of temping is as diverse and exciting as portrayed here, then just talk to any recruitment agency, who will be able to assure you and help you realise that there is a world out there waiting for you and what is available really is fantastically diverse!

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The Benefits of Temping in London

March 15th, 2009

London life is fast paced, exciting, dynamic and really bursting with energy. So if you can temp in London, then you are going to get some really excellent work experience and enjoy all the benefits that London has to offer you.

The range of jobs on offer in London is simply amazing, compared to other parts of the country. Even in these times of recession, it is simply far, far easier to find a temping job in London, than it is anywhere else in the country.

But not only that, you will also find that the jobs on offer are much more varied. In many towns and cities in the UK, temping jobs will be limited to catering assistants, or to office, administrative roles. But not in London, here you will find all kinds of exciting roles, from working as a Quantity Surveyor to working in the City of London itself.

In terms of your CV London really is the place to be, since if you temp in London and can show that you have been successful at it, then your CV will simply be transported into another league, since you will be able to show that you are flexible, adaptable and that you have the ability to cope with demanding situations.

You may actually find that you enjoy temping so much in London that you don’t want to stop it. Many people hate the idea of a 9-5 job, stuck in the same old place, with the same people, doing exactly the same tasks every day. If the prospect of that leaves you cold, then you may well want to think about temping, since if you have a free spirit then temping is the way forward and for the best possible opportunities for temping, London is the place to be !

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