Benefit of Temping

Deciding what to do with your life after graduation or leaving a job can be "frightening". But these days, however, it need not be. Today's economy provides the opportunity for almost everyone to try before they buy - buy into a career, that is.
Growth of Temping

There is a trend for companies to maintain their full-time employee staff at as low a level as possible and rely on temps to carry a major part of the required day-to-day tasks. Temporary agencies have expanded from the clerical support office to include industrial, financial, technical and most other career fields. You can sign up with as many agencies as you want, try as many jobs as you are capable of handling, and be kept as busy as you want to be. Temporary agencies are also required by law to contribute to CPF. So when you temp, you would not be missing out on these valuable savings.

Company Culture

Temping gives you an opportunity to learn more about the organization and its culture. When you work in an organization, you are able to objectively evaluate the kind of environment present.
It also gives an opportunity at first hand to discover what type of employees is being nurtured. If the beliefs and values of the organization are not aligned with yours, you are unlikely to be satisfied in your job. It is not easy to explain short permanent job stints. Short job stints are often perceived as a sign of a job hopper. This can be avoided if you have an opportunity to "audition" the prospective company as a temp.

Developing Your Skills

Temping provides an opportunity to put to use your skills. Feedback from the manager at your temporary work place will enable you to enhance your skills without "damaging" your personal record. Working as a temp, also gives you an opportunity to go and work in an organized environment. This nurtures personal discipline that is required in all jobs. When you start at your permanent job, you are more likely to get ahead of others as you have practiced and honed your personal skills at your temporary job!

Building Your CV

Working as temp, also provides a source of workplace reference, which you can call upon when you find a position that interest you. Temping also creates a perception to your prospective employer of your diligence whilst looking for a suitable position or during school holidays.

Making Contacts

Working as a temp also expands your business contacts. You get to meet new people with whom you can build relationships both at a business and personal level. Such relationships are vital in a work environment when there is no security in tenure of work. If you have a good relationship with your employee, you may even be able to request for a reference letter or use the contact as a personal reference in your resume. You may never know what doors to opportunities your contacts can open for you.

Training

Temping is an invaluable training opportunity. It enables you to grow and develop. You may be able to pick up on the latest software or computer skills. You may gain valuable work experience that would add value to your career. Different companies and industries have different things to teach you however you need to have a keen interest in your duties before you'll learn anything.
7 QUICK BENEFITS OF TEMPING

1. Immediate earning power.
2. Easier entry into top companies.
3. The opportunity to gain valuable work experience and practical skills.
4. The chance to make job contacts.
5. The opportunity to expand one's CV.
6. Work-Flexibility.
7. The opportunity to work for leading companies and to learn from them.