ECHM’s Temporary and Contract team recruit finance professionals into Commerce & Industry and Public Sector and Not for Profit organisations.
More and more people are opting for temporary jobs as they enable a greater flexibility over your working life. They can also add valuable experience to your CV, impress future employers by filling gaps on your CV and gain an insight into a wide range of working environments with different company cultures and employment options.
Temping is furthermore an ideal way to get your foot in the door of a company and can provide the scope for you to decide your likes and dislikes and to define your strengths and weaknesses.
To get the most out of your temporary assignment, we have compiled some tips that may also prove beneficial throughout your future career. After following the CV and interview advice in the menu to the left and hopefully landing a temporary position, you’re still only halfway there. What and how you do on the job itself might dictate your future options.
Before your assignment, remember to check your journey time to avoid being late on your first day. Dress suitably or as advised by your consultant, be aware of to whom you should report when you arrive and of the working hours and any overtime expected. This should make the right impression with the right people from the moment you arrive.
Impress from day one by being friendly, professional and enjoyable to work with. You will soon be more familiar with your daily duties, delivering what is expected and being appreciated by the people you work with.
For the duration of the assignment, always be professional, arriving punctually and adhering to the company’s rules and regulations. Use common sense by not abusing email, phone or internet usage and be diligent with your timesheets and paperwork. Don’t misuse any company equipment and don’t get involved in any office politics. Remember to keep in touch with your consultant, particularly if you need any time off due to sickness or holiday. Finally, always honour the assignment for the agreed duration.
At the end of the assignment, contact your consultant and update your details with them, including any skills gained on your recent assignment and any change in your information. Ask a senior colleague where you’ve worked to give you a reference before you leave.
Though the situation may vary dependent upon the employer, as a general rule, you should fax your timesheet to 0870 889 6999 by 12pm the following Monday to your working week and you will be paid on a Thursday. If you need your P45 because the assignment has come to an end, include that information on the timesheet.
For our payroll department to set you up as a new PAYE temp you would need to provide bank details and a P45/46. To be a Ltd temp, you would also need to provide a Ltd company certificate and VAT registration certificate where applicable and you would need to submit an invoice with your timesheet.
For any queries on temping with ECHM call Rebecca Cunningham on 020 7759 9447 or email her at rcunningham@imprintplc.com
To view our current Temp and Contract vacancies click the link below.
