EATONTOWN, NJ (May 24, 2010) - With the economy slowly recovering, companies are starting to feel a little uptick in business. While organizations need more help keeping up with demand, feelings of uncertainty have prevented employers from hiring new full-time employees. The solution is temporary and contract workers. A contingent workforce is a sensible solution for companies especially during an unpredictable economy, but job seekers are wondering, "Will I benefit from joining the world of temping?"
"Temporary is becoming the new permanent," says Frank Wyckoff, President of Snelling Staffing - TWG. "Employers will be shifting to this strategic arrangement for a while because of the flexibility and cost savings it offers, so job candidates should familiarize themselves with the idea of temporary and contract work."
A recent article by MSNBC, "Need A Job? Contract Work Can Be New Normal," echoes this idea. The piece relays that in addition to staffing industry reports of contingent workforce boosts, Monster.com has reported a 46.2% increase for contract job postings in recent months.
Wyckoff, whose company places temporary and contract workers on a daily basis, urges job-seekers to warm up to this arrangement. He believes this type of work holds many advantages for candidates. Wyckoff gives five reasons why temping is a good choice during this time:
1. Flexibility - set your schedule around your job search.
2. Previewing - testing companies for the right fit.
3. Diversity - experiencing a variety of new working environments and new industries.
4. Training - learning new skills.
5. Networking - the chance an assignment may turn into a career job and meeting people who may help your search.
"When job-seekers turn away from contract and temporary work, they are missing out on some strong opportunities," adds Wyckoff. "Candidates should take this opportunity to utilize the benefits of temporary and contract arrangements. Besides, it's more productive than staying home watching Oprah."
Local businesses use Snelling Staffing to contract qualified people in a diverse range of positions, including Administrative, Clerical, Light Industrial, Accounting & Finance, Legal and Biopharmaceutical work. Businesses from almost every industry use Snelling to find talented and qualified employees for both temporary and career positions. The Wyckoff Group consists of New Jersey offices in Eatontown, East Brunswick, Freehold and Lakewood as well as King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Brunswick, Georgia and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
For more information about Snelling Staffing - TWG, please visit www.snellingnj.com or call 732.389.0300.
About Snelling Staffing Services
Snelling Staffing - The Wyckoff Group is a full service staffing firm offering Temporary, Temp-to-Hire, Career Placement, Executive Recruiting and Consulting Services. Local businesses use Snelling to contract qualified individuals in a diverse range of positions including Administrative, Clerical, Light Industrial, Accounting & Finance, Legal and Biopharmaceutical work. The Wyckoff Group is a family of Snelling branches serving the following areas: New Jersey, Florida, Illinois and Pennsylvania. We have the people, expertise, network and resources to help you meet your business, professional and career goals. For more information, please call 732.389.0300 or visit www.snellingnj.com.
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