Passion or Pay: Finding the Right Balance
The Job or Money? The timeless debate between following one’s passion and prioritizing financial stability has captivated and divided countless individuals. The importance of passion versus pay depends on your priorities and circumstances. Here are some factors to consider when deciding between following the money or pursuing your dream. Personal Fulfillment If you value job […]
Top Tips To Make Your Resume Stand Out
Stand Out When you apply for a temp job, you may be up against lots of other applicants. Plus, hiring managers may only have a few minutes to look through each resume they receive. So, you’ll want yours to attract their attention. For the right reasons. Get that temp job! Here are some top […]
Is Cultural Fit Important In Temporary Staffing Placements?
Work Culture Cultural fit came to prominence in the 1980s. At its core is the idea that the people working at an organisation share the same values, beliefs and purpose as each other and the organisation. If the organisation promotes teamwork as one of its core values, for example, it is likely that most of […]
How To Get A Temp Job In The Warehouse Industry
Learn New Skills If you’re hard-working, physically active and reliable, a temp role in the warehouse industry might be just the ticket for you! And with so many warehouses out there, specialising in anything from ready meals to construction supplies, you may be spoilt for choice. Warehouse work generally includes the following: Picking and packing […]
Mastering the Art of the 5-Minute Job Interview
Short and Sweet Acing a job interview in 5 minutes is challenging, but it’s possible to make a strong impression quickly by being well-prepared, concise and focused. Here’s how to maximise those crucial first minutes: Prepare a Strong Opening Elevator Pitch Craft a brief, compelling elevator pitch about yourself. Highlight your background, key skills, […]
10 Top Customer Service Skills For Success
An Effective Communicator How often have you read a job ad that requires someone with “excellent customer service skills”? It’s not just ads for frontline retail staff or customer service officers, but other jobs too. Customer service skills are important across roles and across business sectors. But what exactly are employers looking for? Here are […]
Interview Tips for Contract & Temporary Roles
First Impressions Count How would you approach an interview for a contract or temp role? Would you simply show up and wing it? If you did, chances are you’d come unstuck pretty quickly. Interviewing for a contract or temp role is just as important as interviewing for a permanent position at an organisation. That’s why […]
5 Advantages Of Temping
Why Temp? Here are five advantages of temping to tempt you to consider this option when you’re looking for your next job opportunity. Ask around! There are plenty of short- and long-term temps out there who choose temping because they enjoy the benefits it brings them. Flexibility Temping can be a great way to […]
Can You Be A Career Temp?
Long Term Temp People choose to temp for all sorts of reasons, such as experience, flexibility and change. While for some, the end goal is permanent employment, others opt to carve out a career in temping. Can you be a career temp? What are the advantages of temping long term? And are there any […]
How To Stay Employable in 2024
Staying Ahead Of The Game Advances in AI, new technologies, a major pandemic . . . the world of work is constantly evolving to adapt to change. And jobseekers and employees need to evolve too in order to offer organisations the skills they want and need. Obviously, classic skills, such as time management, critical thinking […]