Heading into the summer months, whether you’re a student or new entry into the job market, it’s not a bad idea to look for work. Opinions vary on what the best times of the year are to look for jobs, but the truth of the matter is there is going to be a decent amount of turnover before and during the summer months.
If you are seriously considering a job search, applying to be a temporary worker could be your best bet! Seasonal work is not just a stopgap measure to keep your savings account healthy, it’s a great way to gain valuable experience and possibly land yourself a permanent position (in some cases).
But how do you know you’re an attractive candidate for temporary employment? Well, here are 3 significant qualities that the best temporary workers all share.
1. Reliability
The best temporary workers must be reliable, and our definition of the term means that you are punctual, and you produce good quality work consistently. Seasonal work doesn’t mean you don’t have as many responsibilities as other employees, and being able to show you are an employee that one can count on increases your chances of being asked to stay on as a permanent employee.
It’s never a bad idea to demonstrate that you are a dependable employee. Attention to detail, being on time for work as often as possible, and integrating any feedback you receive shows your employer that you value your job.
2. Motivation
Reliability is related to motivation in that your passion and drive is what keeps your performance rate high. Staying motivated in a temporary job might sound a bit challenging, especially if you are aspiring to a full-time position. But there’s many reasons why you should feel inspired to be one of the best temporary workers on the market.
To start, if you apply to a staffing agency like Liberty Staffing, you can not only find jobs in your field, but gain access to a broad network of opportunities. As a temporary worker, you’re also able to try out new positions to see what works for you and your skillset. And if you’re partnered with a staffing agency like Liberty Staffing, you have no binding contract to work only for one agency.
Seasonal work is what you make of it, but you need motivation to unlock its possibilities.
3. Adaptability
Lastly, to be one of the best temporary workers you need to possess the quality of adaptability. When an employee proves that they need little to no on-board training to integrate into the daily operations of a new work environment and staff, you’ll see the benefits in your business.
Think about it - your employer could be hiring you for a special project that requires someone with your specific skills. You could be the key to driving their business goals forward, but not if you can’t learn to adjust to working in a new location and with a group of people you’re unfamiliar with. Your adaptability is directly connected with your cultural fit for the place you’re hired for.
You should be open to new experiences, apply yourself with enthusiasm to your new temporary position and show your employer that they can depend on you. Having the 3 qualities discussed in this blog will bring you many opportunities as a temporary employee. Seeing as recent studies have shown that temporary jobs are Canada’s future, with an ongoing trend towards a gig economy, there’s no better time to hone these qualities!
