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From Temporary to Full Time in 3 Easy Steps
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There are numerous benefits to being a temporary worker. First of all, it is a quick and efficient way to get to know a work environment. In addition, when you come aboard as a temporary worker, it gives a potential employer the opportunity to get to know you and your unique abilities and talents well beyond what he would learn from your resume or an interview alone.
If you have a temporary assignment that you would like to turn into a full time job, follow these 3 easy steps and a new career can be yours!
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| Step 1: Present your Best Image |
Present your best image by being on time, taking your work seriously, approaching your assignment professionally, doing your best, and especially by being a team player. Each employee, whether full time or temporary, is a member of the company's team, playing a crucial role in ensuring that operations run as efficiently and smoothly as possible. You are on your way to permanent placement as soon as the company sees you as part of their team.
There are many ways to demonstrate your dedication as a team player. One great way is to be indispensable. This isn't as hard as it sounds. If your supervisors can count on you to do the absolute best job you can, you have succeeded and are an invaluable member of the team. Show your supervisor that you do not need to be checked up on, and because you do your job well, other employees are free to focus on their work - rather than on yours. This improves the efficiency of the department and brings you closer to obtaining a full time job.
Another way to be a team player is to use any extra time you have productively. You were probably given your assignment because a department or company was swamped with work. If you finish your work ahead of time, don't waste that time waiting for someone to give you something else to do. Be proactive! Let your supervisor know that you have completed the task, would like to help out with someone else. Your initiative will be appreciated and you will be seen as an asset to the department.
It is important to note that each and every job is extremely important in assuring that the department in which you are working runs smoothly. Also, if your goal is to be a full time employee, even if you are looking towards full time work that is different from your current assignment, how your do your job is indicative of your work ethic, attitude, and willingness to succeed. If your supervisor sees that you are competent, efficient, and that you take your work seriously, he will take you seriously and consider you for a full time position.
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| Step 2: Learn about the Company |
Learn what you can about the company you are interested in working for. Read the company newsletter or company brochures. Go online and look over their web site. The more you know about the company, the more informed you will be about the company direction and their policies and philosophies. This helps you understand how it fits with your career goals and helps you determine if this is the right place for you. In addition, most interviewers will ask, "where do you see yourself in five years?" Armed with knowledge about the company, you can demonstrate that you take your career seriously and have given a lot of thought to your future and placement with their organization.
Aside from the written material about the company and its policies, there are unwritten policies and customs that must be learned as well. Understanding these will ensure that there is a good fit between you and the company. A "fit" is the word used to describe how an employee gets along with co-workers, management, and how he or she adheres to the spoken and unspoken social atmosphere. It is important to note the company etiquette when it comes to dress, casual or formal interactions, lunch hours, breaks, etc. If you are interested in turning your temporary assignment into full time employment, fitting in is important. Since you won't find this information in the company handbook, your best tool is observation. Since all managers hope to create a harmonious productive work environment, fitting in can be the final decision making factor when it comes to new hires.
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| Step 3: Be Proactive |
Be proactive if your intention is to turn a temporary assignment into a full time position. Let your supervisor know that you appreciated the opportunity you were given to work for the company, then let your contact at Johnson & Hill Staffing know that you are interested in full time work. In addition to alerting Johnson & Hill, look at the company job board. Many larger companies have a bulletin board where they post job opportunities that are becoming available. The job board gives current employees the first chance to apply for a new position. Your temporary assignment gives you several advantages over other non-employee applicants. 1) You have a proven track record. 2) You have already established a working relationship.
In the case where you like the company and want to remain, but not in the same capacity as your temporary assignment, the job board serves to alert you to other work within the company that may be more in line with your career goals. If a job is posted in which you are interested, let Johnson & Hill know so they can arrange an interview for you.
In case you haven't done so already, update your resume and have references available for the interview. You have already proven yourself as an asset to the department and have established a good working relationship. You have created a wonderful foundation for success.
Follow the steps we have outlined, and not only will you increase your odds of turning your temporary work into a full time placement, but your excellent service will be greatly appreciated where ever you are assigned. Since all opportunities come through people, and you will be making a great impression on many people, good fortune and good luck are right around the corner! |
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