Temping Jobs

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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Many people think that it is far better to search for temping jobs online by yourself, rather than sign up to an agency.  But the reality is that a recruitment agency may help you to save time, so that it doesn’t take that long to find a job.  It is also possible to find a job in another area of the country.

So if you are based in Aberdeen, but you fancy spending the summer temping in Kent, then all you have to do is sign up with a recruitment agency that covers Kent, so that you are offered the maximum number of positions – whereas if you are based in Aberdeen, but you want to do all the online research yourself, you can certainly do it, but it may take a little more time and you may not get the best choice of the top positions available.

If you do want to look in another area, or find a recruitment agency in say Kent, Scotland, Wales etc then a simple search using the area you want plus recruitment agency will show up lots of different agencies many of which may be specialist and many of which may offer all kinds of vacancies.

If you prefer signing up with a high street branch, then you can easily find details on the internet and then contact an agency directly, but still send in your CV and details via email.  It is all very simple.

Thus it is really easy to secure work in other parts of the country and you don’t have to travel miles to find a temping job hundreds of miles from home. So take heart, whatever kind of job you are looking for, you will find that it is easy to find it online whether with a recruitment agency or by your own efforts.

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If you are a student who has never worked, but you want to sign up for a recruitment agency and get some work for the holidays, or even during term time, creating a good CV can feel a daunting experience. After all how can you write a CV when you have no work experience?

Well there are things that you can mention on your CV, that can demonstrate that you do have organisational skills or the ability to work well under pressure or to be reliable.

If you have done any kind of voluntary work then put this down on your CV as if it were work experience. Then show how this voluntary work equipped you with skills.

If you have no work experience voluntary or paid, do not despair. If you have studied in 6th Form and are at University then you can demonstrate that you are able to work without constant supervision, that you are able to prioritise your workload, that you are reliable etc. It really is a case of using whatever experience you have and making it applicable to the working environment.

In the same way you can use your hobbies and interests to show that you are a person who is able to undertake various tasks or duties. If you have any interests that involve being part of a team, then these obviously demonstrate that you are a team player. Even things like playing in a  football team, show that you are a team player.

So instead of thinking that you have no work experience, so you will get no temping jobs etc until you get your degree, then forget this kind of negative attitude. All it takes is a little creative thinking (but no dishonesty) on your behalf and if you are a student, then you should be bright enough to think how your school work, studies and interests can all show that you really are very employable!

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Before you plunge headlong into accepting a position, it is always worth checking out an employer to see just what kind of company they are. The research that you undertake should be discreet, for obvious reasons, but it is well worth doing, since companies will always present a side that they want you to see, rather than being completely upfront.

One of the best ways to find out about a company is to do an internet search and find out as much as you can. Look at some of the more obscure pages, where some of the company’s ‘dirty laundry’ may be hidden. The first few pages may be press releases or PR for the company, but those lower down the search engine rankings, may contain vital information about financial status, potential for growth (or contraction) as well as information about any negative publicity that they have had, or any tribunals that they have gone through.

Having done some research it is always worth alluding to this in the interview. You can make some comments about their recent activities or new areas that they are working in: just something to show that you have ‘looked them up’. This shows not only that you are serious about the position, but that you are willing to take time to find out about the company and what they do.

If you want to know more about how they treat employees make a few telephone calls, particularly to a local recruitment agency, you may be able to learn more information about how the company rates as an employer, although a good recruitment agency will always be diplomatic!

Even if you are temping, then it is worth undertaking a little research about a company where you will be undertaking a temping position, since ultimately that may help you to enjoy a more productive career, so whilst it may seem somewhat onerous, it really is worth the effort.

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The thought of giving up your permanent position, in order to go temping is one that may seem a little silly. After all, you have a permanent contract, stability and the ability to progress through a company or organisation until you reach where your career takes you. That is sensible and stable isn’t it?

Well sometimes life isn’t about being stable and sensible, but life is about pushing boundaries and just expanding your horizons a little, so temping can actually offer you a good career path, even though you don’t have a permanent position.

Temping usually offers good money, so if you are a receptionist on a permanent contract, then you would potentially earn more working as a temp, so it can make financial sense as well.

Temping can also allow you space to try out different types of companies and organisation, from the public sector to not for profit companies and also the private sector. If you are interested in seeing whether the grass is actually greener on the other side, then this is an ideal way to do it and if you are good and prove your worth, then you could be invited to apply for a permanent position.

So all in all, temping is definitely worth considering and a chat with any recruitment agency will bear this out. And if those people who want stability, no change and the same work day in and day out, pour scorn on your ambitions or say that you have given up a perfectly good job with little hope of job security, there is no need to respond. They are probably just jealous that you have the guts to try out something new, adventurous and to go beyond what is comfortable in the hope of finding a more fulfilling career.

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