Candidates
Temp & Contract
There are a number of misconceptions about temporary staff services and contracting. However, temping (or contracting) can be a viable option for many people, as it offers many benefits which initially may be overlooked by job seekers. We have compiled information below from our current temporaries to find out what they enjoy the most when temping.
Benefits Of Temping
- Opportunity to work with a variety of employers and thereby gain a broader range of skills and experience without the stigma associated with changing jobs regularly.
- Being a temp can sometimes mean you get a 'foot in the door' to some companies. Many of our clients have in the past offered permanent work opportunities to temporary staff that have impressed them.
- Temp work is ideal for those seeking seasonal or casual work or those who do not wish to be committed to full-time employment.
- The flexibility of temping means that many of our temps enjoy being able to say when and where they would like to work. Some enjoy the variety so much that they become professional temps and choose not to return to 'permanent' work.
- Some contract assignments are not always short term. Specialist contractors can often be engaged for lengthy periods of time or to work on specific projects.
- Many organisations outsource their recruitment and payroll services, so just because you are placed in an organisation by our consultants doesn't necessarily mean that all assignments are short-term.
- Casual rates of pay ensure you receive a higher hourly rate. Contrary to what you may have been told, temps do receive sick and holiday pay provisions as they are paid "up front" for these benefits (hourly rates are loaded to provide an annual equivalent of their 'permanent' co-workers doing a similar job at the award rate).
- Temp work can sometimes be an opportunity to fill the "gap" when seeking permanent employment.
- When your assignment finishes (providing we receive great feedback from our client), our consultants are always happy to assist you with your next assignment which means you can enjoy consistency with your work opportunities.
Rewards!
We have many benefits and rewards when temping or contracting through Porter Consulting Group. Visit our page on benefits & rewards to see what we are currently offering!
Register Now!
If you would like to discuss your move to temping or the contract market, then partner with the specialists at Porter Consulting Group. To find out how to register visit our FAQ's page. To speak with an experienced consultant that specialises in your industry, call (+61 8) 9226 0100 or click here to send us an email.
Thank you so much for the lovely delivery of chocolates I received this morning - it made my day! I am so grateful for all that Porter's have done for me. From the first day I met you, you were all warm, welcoming and friendly and I can't thank you enough for giving me this new job opportunity ... I won't let you down!
