Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of the Term "Temp to Hire"

Most candidates are not sure what to perceive the term “Temp to Hire” (Temporary job placement) as a positive or negative option coming from their recruiters. Using the advantage of being a temp and not a direct hire at companies truly helps you figure out what career path you want to take if you’re unsure of what direction you want to go. For the right person temporary assignments could be the perfect solution for them to still have a salary while waiting for the right opportunity to arise!

Reasons WHY you should take a temp to hire position:

• The job could end up being the position you’ve always wanted and you get hired on after your term is up
• To have the ability to test out different career paths when you are searching for a job, instead of being automatically tied to where you’re employed
• Gain exposure of how different companies work and if their culture truly fits with you
• Advancement in your skills you already have and you could learn new ones while on the job to add on to your resume
• Creating new relationships with contacts that could help you advance in the future
• After your assignment is over you don’t have to report back to work, you have the option no strings attached to not accept the job or to take a break until your next placement
• The opportunity to make money working, while still searching for a permanent job to arise if that is your goal
• To have continuing employment on your resume instead of gaps throughout the years

As you can see, there are many positive reasons for a “Temp to Hire” choice now when wanting to become employed. If you are contemplating taking a temp job position or interested in fulfilling a role like this in the future please contact one of our recruiters at Professional Alternatives at 713-572-2100 or send your resume to resumes@proalt.com.