"Why Temporary Work Is Worth It" from Forbes discusses why you should secure a temporary job while you are job hunting. I was taking notes, and came up with ten reasons! Drumroll please...
The Top 10 Benefits of Temporary Work
1. Gets you out of bed in the morning.
Don't sleep in. Use the full day to your advantage.
2. Gives you something to do.
Avoid boredom. Everyone wants to do that.
3. Keeps your skills sharp.
I'm sure you've heard of the word, "If you don't use it, you lose it." I can't remember some
information from a course I took last semester. What makes you think that won't happen to your
transferrable and technical skills?
4. Keeps your resume alive.
It's difficult to explain idle periods.
5. Yields new, recent references.
These individuals will be able to speak to your job performance recently, rather than six months ago.
6. Expands your professional network.
You never know who a contact may be able to refer you to until you know them.
7. It could turn into a permanent position.
It could. Don't plan on it, but anything is possible. If you really like the company or organization,
then make it known that you would be interested in a permanent position. If one doesn't become
available while you are working there, they may think of you when one does later.
8. Puts money in the bank.
Earning money allows you to continue providing for yourself. The end.
9. You can "spin it."
Maybe you don't enjoy your temporary job, but you can still "spin it" to make it useful in job
interviews. Use anecdotes to depict the transferrable skills you honed or developed during your
temporary work.
10. A flexible work schedule will allow you to continue applying for other jobs.
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