Mind The Gap 6 Benefits of Temp Work

Mind The Gap 6 Benefits of Temp Work We all know the difficulties of job hunting. Jobs can be a bit like buses, sometimes you find yourself waiting around for nothing  and  other times you may receive endless offers all at once. Unfortunately, they are pretty unpredictable. Although you may not be getting the responses you are looking for, dont worry. Theres ways to make the most out of these hiccups and potentially make you more employable. Its very easy to just sit and wait for permanent roles to become available, but you need to broaden your searches. Not only will the constant rejection get you down, its becomes very time consuming and you could turn this time into a short term, temp contract. Completing  temp work doesnt mean you failed at getting a job. If anything, it means that you are utilising your time well. If its something you really dont want to end up doing, then surely itll motivate you to keep searching for your ideal job. Office Life Working in an office might be something that you are extremely unfamiliar with. Basic Admin Within a lot of job descriptions,  you will have noticed that they require basic admin experience or knowledge. Lots of companies want candidates who are competent with Microsoft Office, unfortunately not all of us can afford to buy it (especially graduates). Thus, working somewhere that uses Microsoft (or equivalent) could be extremely advantageous. Not only will you learn all the ins and outs of the software, youll be actively using it for a brand. Gaining experience while you are searching  for that dream job. BONUS POINTS! Practice Its important to consider all of the positive factors that come out of this situation. So, think of the whole process as a bit of practice before you get your desired permanent role. Having this short but sweet role has enabled you to experience office life, networking with professionals, organising your workload, collaborating, time management, managing your finances and so on. All in all, landing yourself  this temp role could bring more positives than going straight into a graduate position.  Positives, positives, positives!   New Skills You never know, the temp job might just introduce you to lots of new and valuable skills. You may be introduced to programmes that  youve never heard of before, you may complete training courses and even shadow members of staff. All of these things are noteworthy. Even if you didnt particularly enjoy the activities you completed, you might just benefit from them in the long run. On the other hand, you may discover something that you really enjoy within this role, something that you may want to  look for a career in. Updating Your CV Open Doors You never know, Good luck in your job hunt and although at times, it can be a little daunting. Dont give up   make the most out of every opportunity! If you need some help structuring your CV, writing individual cover letters and preparing for interviews, download our free guide.