Temporary work. The foundations for a glittering career. Temporary assignments frequently lead to permanent positions – a key step toward getting ahead in your profession.

Absolutely. Temporary positions are increasingly being published on online platforms – Coople, for example, has around 270 new jobs every day. I personally only look for jobs online now. The benefit of this? The whole process is quick and easy. I have put my personal profile on Coople along with my CV and references, and either receive job adverts directly or take a look on the marketplace. I can apply for jobs with just a click. The employer then has access to the relevant documents and recruits their chosen Coopler with another click. And that's all it takes.

Temporary work is the perfect way to demonstrate what I can do. At the same time, I am also gaining professional experience. Employers can see how I work 'on the job', what my strengths are, and how well I develop my skills. In addition, each job provides me with interesting contacts – often potential future employers. Last but not least, temporary work offers me an excellent opportunity to try out new areas of work to see what I enjoy and what I do not.

To make myself a candidate for permanent employment or a longer-term position, I should of course do a good job and be reliable, punctual and friendly. After a while, I can reach out and express my interest in such a position – either to my line manager or directly to HR. Is there a need for new permanent staff? And if not, will there perhaps be demand in the near future? Questions like these can be asked informally during a break or even by email. It is always worth asking: the most important thing is that the employer is aware of my interest in a position, as that is the only way to really get the ball rolling.