When You Want To Make Your Temporary Job Your Permanent Job

Considering temp work can be a bit unsettling when you are looking for a full time job. However, for many people, a temporary assignment can become a full time position. Temporary positions are a great way to maintain a paycheck during the search for a permanent job. Temp jobs also allow you to experience various companies to get a clearer idea of the work you may desire.

There are few tips to consider if you are working in a temporary position and wish for it to become a permanent career.

• Every day is an interview- Since some employers consider hiring temps as a way to see how potential employees fit with the company, make sure to show up on time every day and do the job to the best of your ability.
  
  
• Study the office culture- Part of making a temporary position into a new career is overcoming the separateness that seems to surround temporary employees. They are often easy to spot because they don’t look and feel like they really work there. If you want to make this your new career, study the office culture and do what you can to fit in.
  
  
• Always be prepared- Keep a resume with you at all times. You never know when a supervisor might approach you about becoming part of their team for good.
  
  
• Keep them aware of your capabilities- Look for ways that you can stand out. It can be hard to let people see your true talents, education, and previous experience when you are doing a temporary assignment that is specialized or not fully using your skills.
  
  
• Professional mingling- Spending a little time socializing and meeting people in the office is a way to familiarize yourself with the company and their role in the corporate universe. If you keep in mind that this is an extended job interview, maintaining a professional and polite attitude is a must.
  
  
• Expressing your true intention- An employer is only going to assume that you are happy with your temporary position unless you find ways to tell them that you would be interested in working with their company on a full time basis.

Temporary positions are a feasible means of finding that full time career. Just keep these suggestions in mind and the transition could be easier than you thought possible.

By Melissa Kennedy- Melissa is a 9 year blog veteran and a freelance writer for HealthcareJobsiteBlog. Along with helping others find the job of their dreams, she enjoys computer geekery, raising a teenager, supporting her local library, writing about herself in the third person and working on her next novel.

5 Things You Should Say At Every Interview

Preparing for your interview isn't just about preparing for the question they will ask. Here are some things you should say at each interview.

Interviews can be complex and stressful, but preparing for them doesn't have to be. When you are looking for a job, the interview process can be the door to a great opportunity. While that is exciting, it adds more pressure on making sure that you present yourself in your best light. In addition to preparing for the questions an interviewer will ask, here are some of the things you should always say during your next interview:

• “Thank you” and “please” – Never underestimate the power of good manners. It isn't enough to act polite, you have to actually say the words.
  
  
• “I can make a difference in your company by...” - Show them that you have not only done some research, but you have given thought to how you can contribute to the company.
  
  
• “I really like the way your company ...” - Giving a genuine compliment is always appreciated. Just remember to always be sincere to avoid coming off as someone who is just sucking up to score brownie points.
  
  
• “When can I start?” - Of course, they aren't going to say yes right away. The purpose of this statement is to let them know that you are very interested in the job. It may seem a bit forward, but it is better to be a little over eager than to appear disinterested.
  
  
• “What are the next steps?” - Don't be afraid to ask what their process is and review it before you leave to be sure that you have the details right. Sometimes the interviewer will ask you to send in work samples, to fax over your reference or contact someone else in the company. If you are given these instructions, make sure you follow them exactly.

What other things do you think are important to say at every interview? Let me know in the comments.

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By Melissa Kennedy- Melissa is a 9 year blog veteran and a freelance writer for PhillyJobsBlog, along with helping others find the job of their dreams, she enjoys computer geekery, raising a teenager, supporting her local library, writing about herself in the third person and working on her next novel.