Message #70822

[gee4]

Cathy,

I know how you feel as over the years I have had to temp when faced with unemployment or when permanent jobs didn't work out.  Here's a few things to remember...

Whatever your reasons for temping, don't let others put you down.  You are not stupid or unemployable because you are in a temporary role.  People judge others all to quickly and assume temps haven't got two brain cells to rub together - quite the opposite  in fact which is why a lot of temps get offered permanent work.

Always show willing while in a temp role - not always possible if you are unhappy but, if you do a good job for a particular individual or team, believe me, they will call upon you again.  So if you can help out in any way, do so.

If your colleagues ask why you are temping, don't be afraid to share this information.  You can always turn this to your advantage.....you can say you fancy a change in career, that you are trying out a different working environment, or that you are looking for stability.  Never let it be known you "have" to temp.  Make it known you are happy to be there.  Don't be afraid to ask questions, it's the only way you will learn.

For those of us who have temped and know what it's like, I would say treat this role as if it's a permanent job.   It's still early days so chin up and like me, keep telling yourself you are thankful to have a job.