Temporary or contract jobs are on the rise in Canada. Part-time positions are perfect for both interns and the unemployed to showcase their skills or enjoy flexible hours. Millions of contract employees work for staffing companies in North America now. Several agencies recruit and train temporary workers to hire out to employers. The workers are paid by the hour in such situations.
However, full-time job seekers tend to stay away from temporary jobs. Part of the reason is just that: they are temporary. Once the project ends, it’s hard to look for another appropriate position right away. Sometimes, it’s a challenge to find something that matches the skill and experience level. But temporary jobs come with several advantages too that you may want to consider.
Check out the many ways they can help:
- Temporary jobs may not offer top dollar but they do help you pay your bills.
- Working in a string of temporary jobs helps you develop skills in a broad range of businesses that may help you open more than one professional door in the future. Your resume looks richer and you will always have an edge over other candidates applying for the same position with added skills to your credit.
- If you are unemployed, it’s better to work part-time than not at all while you are hunting for a permanent position. This way, you can make money and learn new skills instead of not getting paid at all.
- If you love the variety and flexible hours, temporary jobs may work out better than a full-time one where you are bound by fixed hours. A couple of temporary jobs are quite likely to provide the compensation of a full-time job or come close to it.
- For a parent with a baby or toddler under their care, temporary jobs keep you connected with the professional market and offer a work-life balance.
- Temporary jobs help you grow your network, no matter what you do. It helps you build your experience and best of all, you will never get bored of doing the same thing every day. If you don’t enjoy your work, it’s easy to leave and look for another.
- If you love travelling, temporary jobs are best. Once your contract is over, you can set off for a holiday without worrying about a limited leave period. Once you are back, you can hunt for another temporary job to earn back what you spent and save for your next vacation.
- A long gap in your resume may work against you. If you have been unemployed for several months, it’s better to be part of the gig economy than be out of work for too long.
- It’s the best way to “test-drive” a job, an employer or a company. Not all temporary jobs come with no benefits. Some companies throw health insurance too. Sometimes, temporary contracts lead to permanent positions so give it all you got.
Trades Labour Corporation
Interested in a temporary position? For over 20 years, Trades Labour Corporation has been a leader in the temporary staffing industry. We are happy to help you look for the perfect fit.
We specialize in providing you with the best staff for the Construction, Manufacturing, and Warehousing industries. Whether you’re an employer looking for reliable personnel or a worker looking for employment opportunities, give us a call to fill temporary placement needs. We have several locations in the Pacific Northwest and throughout Western Canada. Browse through our website to know more.