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A temporary assignment can be a highly rewarding experience filled with new tasks and the opportunity to work for a top level company. Ideally, you may be wishing that you could find a way to turn your temp job into a permanent job so you can earn more and develop your long-term career. The good news is that it’s possible to transform the right temp work into a permanent job if you know how to conduct yourself and communicate your desire well. Here are some tips for doing this.

Act like you already work there permanently. One of ways you can demonstrate your desire for a permanent job is to act and work like an employee genuinely interested in the business goals and success. Embrace the company mission statement and show this in the work you do and the way you present yourself in the workplace. Over time, the client may see how valuable you are at promoting their goals and they will see that you are loyal enough to be hired on permanently.

Communicate you want to stay on board. From the start of your temp assignment, make sure you are communicating your desire to remain on as a perm employee at the end of the assignment. You can do this by mentioning it when getting positive feedback from your onsite supervisor, when talking with the staffing agency, and as you work with others at the assignment. Let the HR manager know you are also interested in a perm assignment once your temporary contract is nearing its end.

Step up when new projects are presented.  To become a valuable member of the team, you will want to be open and willing to take on new tasks and assignments as they are presented to you. This demonstrates your ability to go the extra mile and work harder than is expected of you. When the time comes to decide who to keep on as a perm employee, guess who the HR manager will think of? You!

Be timely and concise with your work. Developing a positive work reputation comes down to your work style and habits. Invest your time carefully by working efficiently, turning work in ahead of deadline, and completing work that is error-free. Do your best and your immediate supervisor will likely recommend you for a permanent job when one comes available.

Propose a job assignment when the timing is right. If you are working hard, turning in stellar assignments, and doing everything you can do impress the company you are working with; then you can approach the staffing agency to help you propose a more permanent role there. Retain objectivity and look for areas where there are gaps in available skills and staffers.

Your temporary assignment can set you up for success in your career, if you know how to make the most of it. Use these tips to show that you have what it takes to become a perm employee. If you are looking for temp jobs in Chicago IL, contact Davis Staffing today.