5 Reasons for Choosing Temping Work

With the pandemic and leaving the European Union affecting the economy and no one knowing how things will look over the coming year, finding a new job can be particularly challenging right now.

 

Naturally, many companies try to be as careful and pragmatic as possible and that means holding back from employing full-time staff until they have a clearer idea of ​​how the economy will look the future.

 

Although there are permanent jobs out there, as one look at the Swyddle website shows, there are other options worth looking at as well until things stabilise.

 

If you're used to having a permanent job or looking for your first job after leaving higher education, you might not have thought about temping. But there are good reasons why it could be a great option for you and your career.

 

Here are 5 reasons why it is worth looking at temping as an option:

 

1. Gain experience

Temping is a great opportunity to gain a great deal of experience in a variety of different jobs and organizations. Temping can expand your skill set in a short space of time as you adapt and try to find your place in a team while having to learn new roles. It can also be an exciting and rewarding experience as you learn about the different cultures in different work environments.

 

2. Income solution

If you find yourself in a pickle and in a vicious cycle of job hunting, temping can provide a short-term solution to a lack of income. While working as a temp and receiving a salary, you can continue the search for your perfect job.

 

3. Try before you buy

Most of us have considered a career change at some point, but how many of us have stopped in case that job wasn't for us? Whether you are thinking about a career change, new to the job market or returning to work after a period of absence, temping can offer opportunities to try different jobs without getting in over your head. Temp work can also be a time for you to think and make an informed decision about which career or job you would like to pursue in the future.

 

4. It opens doors

If you're temping for a while, imagine how good your CV will look with all the responsibilities and experience you've gained. And putting temp work experiences on your CV also shows that you have the desire and ambition to work.

Temping also offers opportunities to network and meet new people in the area you would like to work in and it's not uncommon for a temp worker to go on to gain permanent employment with a company because it’s an opportunity to show your worth and get to know the workforce beforehand.

 

5. Flexibility

Not many jobs can offer more flexibility than temp work. Whether you're looking for a better balance between work and leisure or looking for a job that you can fit in with other things like studying, interests or being a parent, temping can meet a lot of life requirements.

 

We here at Swyddle offer a recruitment service to employers across Wales. If you are interested in becoming a temp worker, contact us to see how we can help you.

 

And remember that you can upload your CV on our website so that you can apply for any job advertised there and be submitted to employers for suitable jobs.