If you are interested in the manufacturing industry, you may be looking solely at full-time positions. But a temp-to-hire role might be just what you need to jumpstart your manufacturing career. Here are three ways it can help.
What Is Temp-to-Hire?
Temp-to-hire is a sort of middle ground between temporary work and long-term employment. You’ll start on a work contract that lasts for a specified period of time (typically, though not always, a few weeks or months). But the contract also has an option to hire. As it comes close to an end, both you and your employer will assess whether the role is the right fit. If so, you’ll be onboarded as a permanent hire at the end of the contract. If not, the contract will simply end and you’ll be free to pursue other opportunities.
Gaining Industry Experience and Skill Development
It’s the old conundrum. You need experience to get a job, but how can you gain experience without a job? In many cases, employers are more willing to take a chance on a temp-to-hire employee. That’s because they know that the contract will end, so they have the chance to assess your skills and work ethic before deciding whether to offer a full-time position.
Regardless of whether you end up working permanently for the company or not, you will gain valuable experience. You’ll have the chance to develop your skills and build your resume for future roles.
Networking and Building Professional Relationships
Ever heard the expression, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? The local manufacturing industry is relatively small, and people tend to talk to each other. Even if you don’t land a permanent job at the company where you temp, you never know who might have a lead on an opening at another facility.
Proving Your Worth and Transitioning to Permanent Employment
Taking a temp-to-hire role lets you prove your value to the company. It can be tough for employers to accurately assess your worth from a resume, especially if you have little or no experience in the field. Think of your contract as a working interview and always strive to dazzle your employer with your ability to get the job done.
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Phillips Staffing has been matching job seekers with open positions in manufacturing, distribution, and other industries for 55 years. We also offer soft skills training that can help you land and succeed in almost any job. If you’re in Upstate South Carolina and are looking for your next role, get started with Phillips today!