Did you know that your summer job could become a bridge to your next full time career move? Working short term summer projects gives you an advantage over other potential candidates when permanent jobs become available within the client company. Your job as the temporary employee is to make a great impression and keep them thinking about your work when they are considering their next hire. Here are a few ways to make yourself stand out and impress the client on your summer job.
- Go above and beyond. A summer job is typically limited in what you’re expected to accomplish. But you are so much more than this project. Take advantage of found opportunities within in the assignment. Perform over and above their expectations for the job. This will give the temp employer a chance to watch you in action and see you shine.
- Make contacts at the company. Temps sometimes keep to themselves on a job, especially when multiple people are on the same assignment. However, it is to your advantage to get to know more key players within the organization. You want to be remembered by decision makers for doing a good job and creating a good reputation.
- Be genuinely interested. If you treat a temp job like a temp job you’ll be treated like a temp employee. Instead, work this project with the same level of dedication you would show a permanent job. Get to know the company and their value system. Learn the processes they prefer for getting things done. Show that you are interested in their specific business and learn all that you can while you’re there.
- Be valuable. Temporary employees are often paid for by a different department than Human Resources. A staffing provider is considered a vendor and is paid through the purchasing department. HR might not get a firsthand look at the value you provide so make sure you demonstrate it. When the budget is reviewed they may find it more cost effective to transfer you to a permanent position than keep you as a temp.
- Treat the assignment like an extended interview. Client companies are often using staffing services to source new talent. They want to see how someone works on a temporary basis before deciding if they want to make the permanent investment. While you’re on the summer assignment, recognize that your work is being constantly evaluated. Be professional, courteous, helpful, and prove that you are essential for the job.
Are you looking for a summer project? CornerStone Staffing is hiring for temp jobs in Arlington TX.
