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Guide to Successful Temping
Your Guide to Being a Good Temp & Tips to Successful Temping
As soon as you start life in the temping world and begin looking for sensible career advice you can easily find yourself bombarded with guides, internet sites, brochures and articles all giving you guidance about how to choose a good temp agency; how to present yourself; or how to prepare for interviews. In fact, everything but how to be a good temp!
Being a good temp is all about flexibility. You have to be chameleon-like, adapting and changing to different environments all the time, and that's not always easy. So, how do you ensure that you have a steady stream of work? Here are some tips to ensure that you are always seen as a good bet!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT:
Temporary staff is just that - they come and go. There is a good chance that the organization you are working for has already seen and worked with a lot of temps. You want them to remember you for the right reasons and this is your first chance to impress.
Know where you are going, who to ask for and, if possible, have a look at the client website and find out any information about them before you start.
WEAR SMART CLOTHES:
Always go in smart clothing on your first day at an assignment unless we have informed you otherwise. Avoid jeans and sneakers. If everyone else is in casual clothing do not assume that you can do the same, always ask your manager.
Remember that a smart appearance always creates a better impression than casual, irrespective of whatever everyone else in the organization is wearing.
MAKE SURE YOU ARRIVE ON TIME:
First thing's first, make sure that you get there on time, even being a couple of minutes late on your first day can look as if you are not taking the position seriously and create a bad impression.
If you are running late, make sure that you call us and let us know so that we can inform the client.
DON'T FORGET THE 4 P'S: PROFESSIONAL, PUNCTUAL, POSITIVE & PERSONABLE:
Confidence and friendliness always creates the right impression. When you are known as the office "Temp" rather than by your name it can be difficult to remain positive, but with a good attitude and a friendly outlook you should quickly be able to make friends and earn respect. There may be more interesting work at a later date and an enthusiastic temp is always asked back!
You are never "just a temp".
ALWAYS ASK:
No matter how trivial you may think the question is, ask; this could save future embarrassment. You cannot be expected to know everything, so it is better to check rather than risk making mistakes that will make you look incapable and cause difficulties for the Organization. What is the correct way to answer the phone or address a supervisor? Find out what the lunch etiquette is. Can you eat lunch at your desk? What is the company's overtime policy? If you don't know who to ask...ask us.
If you have finished all your work, ask for more.
ADD VALUE:
Remember why organizations utilize temporary workers, they need your skills and expertise to help them through difficult and busy times; you are not there to add to the workload.
By showing this added value you may open up doors of opportunities that never existed.
KEEP YOUR MOBILE PHONE OFF (OR AT LEAST ON VIBRATE):
Whatever the policy on mobile phones within the organization, remember that you are not a permanent member of their staff and should be on your best behavior. Do not have your mobile phone switched on when you are at work.
If you need to make a call, wait until lunchtime or after work. If we need to get hold of you, we will do so.
DO NOT USE INTERNET OR EMAIL FOR PERSONAL USE:
Remember that when you are working do not use the Internet for personal use while you are on an assignment. Personal e-mails should not be sent via the client's e-mail systems. If you have an emergency and need use of these, ask the client first.
Do not make a habit of it and use quickly within your break or before/after you start.
TIMESHEETS, TIMESHEETS, TIMESHEETS:
ENSURE YOUR TIMESHEETS ARE LEGIBLE, ACCURATE AND ON TIME:
If you want to be paid on time, send your timesheets through to us by lunchtime the Monday after you work… (Our fax machines are on 24-hours a day). It is your responsibility to make sure that the client has signed your timesheet, that the hours are added up correctly and that your name and contact numbers are shown.
Faxes are unreliable, I suggest that you call and make sure that the timesheet has been received.
BE UNDERSTANDING & COURTEOUS…IT GOES A LONG WAY:
A consultant will always attempt to take your call, but if a consultant is unavailable when you call or does not contact you on a regular basis, it is not because he/she does not want to update with you, don't be discouraged...
It is because they are actively seeking a suitable position for you!
DON'T LOSE TOUCH:
If you do find a job, move house, change telephone number or are planning to leave the country, please inform your agency as they will want to help with several career moves -not just the next one.
Make sure we have your E-mail address and or cellular phone number; we will only call with prospective job placements.
It is in your interest not to lose touch with any of the agencies you have registered with even if you have become disillusioned and not heard from them for a while.
The ideal position may become available at any time.
DON'T LET PEOPLE DOWN BY LEAVING A BOOKING EARLY:
If you are offered a long-term position and you feel that you cannot commit for whatever reason, don't accept it. It is very unfair to clients as well as to other temporary candidates.
If you are looking for permanent work be realistic with your time.
If you are in a long-term booking and have been there a while, it is still fair to give the client a week's notice so that they can find someone else. This applies even when you have completed the original booking period and is a courtesy rather than a legal requirement.
Being a good interviewer is a mixture of professionalism, flexibility, communication and understanding. It will all be worth it when you have landed the job of your dreams!
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