Prove you’re worth it…
The trick is to prove your worth. Make yourself indispensable to your employer and they’ll naturally want to retain you. If you have the opportunity to gain expertise in an area vital to the business, seize it. Go above and beyond to exceed expectations daily and show that you’re worth the investment.
Build lasting relationships…
Employers also want to know that you’ll fit in well with the company culture – not just on a personal level with your colleagues, but with the company’s core values. Follow correct company etiquette when it comes to break times, socialising and meetings, and always offer to help your co-workers.
Ensuring that you’re known as someone who is well-liked will go a long way with your employer when it comes to considering you for a full-time position.
Take notes…
You’re in a unique position – you already have your foot in the door – so use it to your advantage. Find out what skills are required to become a full-time employee and make sure that you have them, or that you’re working on building them.
Make your intentions known…
It’s important that you and your employer are on the same page. It may be that your employer assumes that, because you accepted a temporary role, you want to move on to other things when your initial contract is up. So, take the initiative.
Talk to your manager about your time with them and express your enthusiasm for the company and your job. If you have a good relationship with your manager and you feel confident doing so, you can even broach the subject with them. Ask what you would need to do to “go permanent”.
Use a recruitment agency…
They have built a relationship with the company to get you hired initially, so explain the current situation to them and they may be able to help you secure a permanent position with your company.
As the end of your temp contract nears, hopefully your employer will appreciate your hard work and reward you with a permanent position in their organisation.
And if your position doesn’t turn into a permanent one, it’s not all bad news; you’ve gained a wealth of experience to take with you to your next role.
Article courtesy of CV Library.