Advantages of Temporary Employment

Rachel Woolvett
January 30, 2023
Career Guide Article

Job searching can be an intimidating and stressful task for anyone. Whether you have just recently graduated or possibly laid off due to company downsizing, trying to look for the perfect job can seem like an impossible task. Temporary employment can be a great solution for anyone who is struggling to find the perfect full-time fit, and it comes with a lot of advantages as well.

Making Money.

As obvious as it may sound, working a temporary position will allow you to earn an income, even for a short time. This may be more financially beneficial for some than claiming unemployment, since your income will likely be much higher.

Building Your Resume.

Finding that perfect job for you can take weeks, or sometimes even months, which can leave gaps in your resume. Temporary employment is a great way to not only make money during this time period, but to also fill those gaps.

Even if your work at a temporary position may not be in your preferred field, that doesn’t mean that it is a waste of time. By gaining new experiences at a job you may not have considered before, take advantage of the transferable skills you pick up along the way. Overtime, these new skills can help you become a more well-rounded candidate.

Gaining Experience.

We all know the struggle that most graduates face when trying to enter the full-time workforce. You need experience to get the job you want, but to get experience, you need to get the job… and round and round it goes. Temporary employment can be a great opportunity to gain the experience you need to be eligible for those full-time positions you are seeking.

Networking & New References.

If you don’t have much work or volunteer experience, temporary employment can help you meet new people, network, make connections and hopefully obtain new references for future job seeking. You never know what opportunities may arise or what kind of people you may meet, so keep an open mind going into your temporary position!

Opportunity to Explore.

If you are someone who isn’t sure what direction you want to take towards a full-time career, temporary employment will give you the opportunity to explore your options. Even if you are someone who is relatively sure of what direction you want to take, things may turn out a little different than how you expected. A position you thought was perfect for you may end up being totally different once you got the chance to experience it first-hand. Temporary employment can allow you to “test-drive” a position before fully committing to a full-time career in it.

Temporary employment can be the solution to a multitude of problems or questions that recent graduates or any job seeker may have. You can figure out what you enjoy, what you don’t enjoy, all while adding to your resume, gaining experience, new skills and making an income along the way! If you are someone looking for a full-time career but aren’t 100% sure or a little intimidated, give temporary employment a try.

Visit AgCareers.com’s temporary job listings here!