While job hunting, an eligible candidate may review the job description to understand the job position, experience, and qualifications required. However, one thing that they seek is whether the job is ‘temporary’ or ‘permanent’. The trend of temporary staffing has been aggrandized a lot today. Before nobbling any permanent job position in an organization, some may prefer a trial working or, due to flexible shifts, they may undertake a temporary job. There are distinct features of temporary job that makes them more preferable than permanent jobs and vice versa.
As the name suggests, temporary jobs refer to those types of jobs that are defined for a short period of time. It may be a few days, a few weeks, or even a few months that are set according to the company's needs. Some organizations may hire the temp workers directly or through a recruitment or staffing agency that works as a facilitator or mediator between such temporary employees and the organizations. Temporary jobs are one of the greatest platforms to gain quick experience in a limited time.
Some of the common motives of catenating to temporary jobs include:
i) To gain experience in that particular field
ii) To build a professional network and enhance networking skills
iii) Short-term commitments for a particular job
iv) Non-availability of permanent job options
Temporary jobs can take the form of seasonal or ad hoc employment as well due to their short tenure. It can be a good solution for foreigners as well who come to foreign countries to work for a shorter tenure. For businesses, temporary staffing works as an immediate solution for any specified work. The advantages/pros of temporary jobs for both candidates and businesses are enumerated below:
i) While hunting for a secure and permanent job, temping can be the best available solution to meet the individual's needs.
ii) Before diving into the field of one’s choice, one can get relevant experience about the field and build the networks related to that field.
iii) Preparing for the secured job positions for a trial period can qualify that particular individual.
iv) The unwanted resume gaps are avoided, and particular experiences lead to grabbing the dream job, i.e, a permanent job.
v) Temporary jobs can be one of the appropriate options for reskilling as well.
vi) The flexible working hours, if available, are also one of the advantages.
i) Hiring temp employees is a cost-effective solution to avoid unnecessary hiring and lengthy recruitment procedures.
ii) Organizations can get ultimate support from the temp employees in handling the operational activities for a shorter time.
iii) The business risks can be minimized with the participation of human resources who are temporary on a temporary basis.
iv) It can be considered as a trial period before hiring that particular temp employee for a permanent job position.
i) Even though the temp employee may ensure the finances for a short time, they may face financial instability.
ii) There is no assurance of the extended assignments or tasks for temp employees, and job tenure may collapse.
iii) There are no paid leaves or holidays for temp employees.
iv) For businesses, the quick employment may invite other risks such as leakage of organizational privacy and others.
Without any limitation on job tenure, permanent jobs are of either a full-time, part-time, remote, or hybrid work module. These candidates who want to build their career in that particular field apply for permanent jobs. These jobs have no predetermined ending tenure. If one wants to leverage work experience in that particular sector and commit to a long-term position, they can apply for the permanent jobs.
i) The long-term benefits, like healthcare coverage, insurance, and retirement benefits, are covered in permanent jobs.
ii) The facilities of PTO (paid time off), like paid sick leaves, casual, and annual leaves, are available in permanent jobs.
iii) Those candidates who are eager to step into long-term career planning and consistent career goals can approach these types of jobs.
iv) A strong professional network is built upon if engaged in permanent jobs.
i) The feeling of boredom and monotonousness may hit due to the same work.
ii) Transitioning to another field may get difficult.
iii) It may not be appropriate for those who might be interested in frequent transitioning of work.
Temporary and permanent jobs have their own distinct motives for enrollment. But the common thing in both kinds of jobs is gaining experience and financial fulfillment.