Around 1.48 million people are working in temporary employment in the UK, according to data from Statista. The thought of taking a temporary role might send shivers down your spine. The uncertainty of a temporary job can feel like a daunting prospect, together with the notion of going into various workplaces and having to settle into the environment as quickly as your backside hits the seat. If you are currently on the job market, it may be worth considering temporary employment for various reasons.
Financial Benefits
Unless you have savings that can last for an unlimited period, temporary employment can keep you ticking over while you look for a permanent role. It is also often the case that you get a higher hourly rate as a temporary worker, although you may not be entitled to the same overall benefits.
Prevent Gaps
One of the main reasons for accepting a temporary role while looking for a permanent job is that it will prevent gaps in your CV. Gaps on your CV may concern employers, especially if you haven’t embarked on anything during your time off. A temporary role, albeit a short-term option, will save you from having lengthy gaps on your CV, as you keep your employment up to date.
Greater Flexibility
With temporary employment, you can pick and choose when you work. You might want a short-term contract for four weeks, with a one-week break in between. With the nature of temporary employment, you have much greater flexibility than you would with a rigid full-time permanent role.
New Skills
When you work in a permanent role, doing the same tasks day in and out, it can be difficult to gain any new skills, unless you embark on additional training. However, with temporary employment, you will be working in different environments, in a range of roles where you can acquire skills that can help you with your future career.
Potential Permanent Role
Candidates often scoff at the idea of taking on temporary employment, without seeing the bigger picture. When you are in a temporary role, and a permanent job arises, you are likely to be first in the queue. Temporary work can lead to bigger and better things, so don’t discount it without careful consideration
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