Temping can be a good starting option for workers in the UK who are seeking employment, helping many to update skills. Temp Zone created by Jobslibrary.co.uk is the ideal way to get into some of the UK's largest corporation.

Temporary staff are a value to organisations and allows both you & the employer if you are right for each other. There is a good chance that the organisation you are working for has already seen and worked with a lot of temps. You want them to remember you for the right reasons and this is your first chance to impress. Know where you are going, who to ask for and, if possible, have a look at the client website and find out any information about them before you start.

Benefits of temping

Register with jobslibrary.co.uk to search and apply for temporary work. TempZone by jobslibrary.co.uk matches talented candidates with employers.

There are many benefits to working as a temp through us, here are some:

1. Discount Scheme for our range of services - TempZone offers discounts on a wide range of products and services. Once you start temping with jobslibrary.co.uk, you will be able to take advantage of this great range of discounts.
2. Support - TempZone staff will support you in your next role or can help you by bringing your temp contract into permanent contract. 9 out of 10 employers take on our contract staffs permanently.
3. Our Legal Support - TempZone offers all its Temporary Workers free legal support. We can provide assistance with any disputes and any contract formalities.
4. Training and Development - TempZone holds training on the latest software and spreadsheet packages at our support office. Training at Basic, Intermediate or Advanced level can be undertaken in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. 25% discounts to all our temp staff.
5. Paid Holiday - This is something we would like to add and will be in offer soon.
6. Online Pay Management - Another feature we are adding to allow our Temping staff to take advantage.

Important information to remember

Register with us

We have a limited number of spaces and these will often be filled at the start of a vacation when students return home eager for temp work over the holiday. If you want to temp over the summer, for example, register your interest early – or get ahead of the game by joining an agency (and earning some cash) in the Easter or Christmas vacations.

Shorter assignments - getting you started

We often like to try out new temps with a short assignment to find out what they’re like in person. Perform well and you’re likely to be given better assignments in terms of length, variety of work, and hourly rates. We need to ensure that when you go out to work for an employer, you represent us and it is important that a good impression is given. We always welcome feedback from our employers and our candidates.

Make a good impression - little things are important

It is always important to show good impression as you are representing us. Treat a new assignment like a new job: arrive a few minutes early, be smartly dressed and enthusiastic. Don’t spend all your time texting your friends or chatting on your mobile – it will make it look as if you don’t have enough to do.

Find out what you’re doing - getting to understand your employers way of doing things

Research is important and using your initiative is imperative to ensure the assignment is successful. Before you accept an assignment, find out what you’ll be doing and make sure you’ll be happy doing it. Once you’re there, if you don’t understand what you’re being asked to do, ask for guidance. The momentary embarrassment of admitting you don’t understand is far better than having to explain why you did something wrong and then redoing it all.

Ask for more - show that you want to help the team and learn more

It’s tempting to sit and surf the web or read a magazine when you run out of things to do. However, if you volunteer for additional work, you might get to do something interesting or at least learn some new skills that you can add to your CV. Enthusiasm pays dividends: your temporary boss will send positive feedback when the agency asks about you and might even ask you to stay longer.

Find something relevant

We usually provide staff to a huge range of organisations. If you’re hoping to get into a particular career area, let us know and we might be able to find a placement in your chosen field. Once you get there, let us know that you’re keen to work in the sector and ask your colleagues about their jobs to find out what the work involves. You might also be able to arrange some unpaid work experience once your temporary placement is over.

Keep track of your work - dates, what the job was and reference details

When you’ve spent a whole summer doing short placements, it’s easy to lose track of what you’ve done. Make a note of your various assignments and the tasks you did. Think about the skills you developed – everyday office tasks may improve your computer literacy, while working on reception may enhance your communication skills. Add the skills to your CV afterwards, and highlight any time you spent at relevant organisations.

Prepare a 10-second biography

‘So what do you really want to do?’ This is one of the most common questions temps are asked, so prepare a short answer – and a longer one if someone seems interested. They might be able to give advice or put you in touch with someone who works in that field. It’s often worth keeping a CV to hand as well, to pass on to useful parties.

Remember why you’re doing it

You might be temping to earn some cash for your studies or to pay for a holiday, to gain some experience or for the networking opportunities. When the tedium becomes almost too much to bear, remind yourself of your motivation. It will help you get through the hours.

Looking for a permanent role?

Many graduates start temping as a stop-gap because they haven’t found a ‘graduate’ role – but it can be a great route into some of the less common and unadvertised graduate jobs. A temporary assignment is a chance to show your skills off in person – and if you’re really good, an organisation will do its best to keep you on. Then it’s up to you to decide whether you like the company enough to take on a permanent role. You’ll also get a chance to see internal job adverts, do some networking with industry professionals and build up your CV.