Benefits of Short-term/Temporary Employment

There are many reasons why an individual would choose to take up short-term/temporary employment. Here are some of the main benefits to temporary work:

You are in control of your work

One of the biggest benefits of short-term/temporary jobs is flexibility. You are in control of your career and it is far easier to take career breaks and fit your job around your life. If you prefer a career with the options of you having freedom of control over your work life, a short-term/temporary contract could work for you.

Great for networking

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Short-term/Temporary roles are a great way to meet new people and grow your job searching network. When taking up short-term/temporary work, you will naturally be meeting more people and more potential, permanent employers.

Learn new skills and gain experience

Short-term/Temporary roles can be a quick way to gain experience in different roles or using different systems, enriching your CV and making you far more employable. If you manage to work contracts with respected companies, you’ll gain lots of fantastic experience which in turn, will also make your CV more impressive and improve your career prospects. 

A way to get your foot in the door

Candidates can identify whether a particular organisation is the right one for them and are not tied in to a company once their contract ends. Open yourself up to the temp market and there will be a greater chance that you will eventually secure permanent employment, if this is what you wish.

Benefit of Freelancing

Work flexibility

As a freelancer, you can set your own hours. A freelancing job also often does not require you to go to the office every day. You can work comfortably from home or your favorite cafes. The flexibility also comes in workload. You get to choose when you want to work on a busy project and multiple clients or if you want to relax a little bit.

Multiple sources of income

Some people may think that freelancing is not a stable job. However, working full time in a single company also can be unstable. If something happens at the company, you can be fired and lose your only income source. Freelancing gives you a chance to have many income sources at the same time. It doesn’t have to be about the amount you received, but also the security. Nonetheless, freelance work usually gives a higher rate per hour than full-time work.

Self-management

As a freelancer, you are the boss. Of course, you have to satisfy your clients' need to get paid, but you always have the authority. If potential clients show signs of unpleasant contracts, you can turn them down. Also, you don’t have to wait for a salary raise. You decide your rate by yourself.