Temporary Jobs Provide Free Career Training
Posted January 27th, 2014
As you look for a new job, you will see job posts for jobs that seem perfect – if only you had the right experience and training or qualifications.
So you sigh….and pass on to the next opportunity.
But what if that skipped job was the job of your dreams? What if it is in the industry or with the company that you have always dreamed of working for?
Do not let limited work experience or the fact that you are somehow in the middle of a career change hold you back.
You can get the training, the experience and the qualifications you need to demonstrate to a hiring manager that you have the ability to do the job well, and it does not have to come at a huge cost.
Going back to school or taking certification classes can cost a lot of money. When you are done, you still have no real-world experience – something that all employers look for and value.
However, when you work for a temporary staffing agency, you can easily find ways to gain the job training you need to succeed….and it is free!
Here is how to make the most of your temporary assignment and the training opportunities available to you.
Focus on training offered directly by the temporary staffing firm. High-value temporary staffing firms offer some level of training to their associates. In many cases, this includes online training for a variety of work-related skills, software programs and needed certifications. To find out more, simply ask your staffing manager for more information.
Pursue On-the-Job Learning Opportunities– With every new temporary job assignment, there are plenty of occasions to learn new skills. Be open to new challenges and communicate with your peers. Ask questions…understand why….and if you need more explanation, ask for it. Express your interest and you may be offered the chance to be included in classroom training sessions. Showing initiative is one of the key qualities employers look for today.
Train with a Mentor – The people you work with have knowledge and skills that could serve you well. Many are happy to mentor….if you just ask. If you need to brush up on a few skills, don’t be afraid to shadow others and ask someone there who is great at something to walk you through a particular skill. The quicker you are brought up to speed, the quicker your mentor can go back to his job.
Learning new skills and earning credentials takes time, and there is no one single “right” way to go about it. Temporary job assignments can provide you an avenue to learn new skills ….while getting paid to do it!
No matter where you are in your career, Bayside Solutions is here to assist you in your job search. If you are looking for a new job in the Bay Area, our recruiters can work with you. So contact us today!
If you are looking for temp agencies in the Bay Area, contact us today.
