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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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Temping Tips For Students

February 7th, 2009

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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Temping: A Popular Way to Work

December 7th, 2008

How would you like a job that offers complete flexibility and the ability to change to something else if you find that you don’t really enjoy where you are working? Would you like a way of working that means you are always meeting new people, learning new skills, seeing different aspects of working life and generally, getting very well paid for doing so? Well if you would, then seriously consider temping and if you wouldn’t, well perhaps you are missing out on some great work experiences and you should think about it anyway!

Temping is now a hugely popular way of working. The number of temps has effectively tripled over the last 10 years. That’s right, in just 10 years there are now 3 times as many temps as there were in 1998. So it is a huge growth field and with so many people opting to be temps, there are a great many opportunities to try different types of temping jobs, no matter what kind of skills, qualifications or experience that you have.

Recruitment agencies are now abundant, with online recruitment agencies and High Street agencies available. The vacancies they carry may vary, but the rates of pay are quite attractive and mean that you are paid over the odds for the work you do, which in itself is tempting. Many agencies have very diverse positions available, which gives you the chance to try out potentially new and often quite rewarding careers.

So instead of thinking of temping as being a stop gap in terms of employment, you should regard it as being very valuable work experience and in itself, a process that can only open new doors for you. For specific advice, check out a recruitment agency and then just see where your career will take you, with some interesting work en route!

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