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May 1st, 2009 by admin | Filed under Temping Tips.On your first day as a temp, it can feel a bit threatening, after all you are going into the workplace on a temporary basis, so will people even bother to give you the time of day, or will you just be given all the lousy jobs that no one else wants to do?
Well some companies may treat temps in this way, but others will make sure that you are treated well on your first day and that you are taken through procedures, fire evacuation policies, shown to the drinks machine or where the toilets are.
Basically, good employers recognise that a happy temp is a productive temp and a happy temp will stay longer than someone who is just dumped in a corner and then ignored: so it is in the interests of the employer to make sure that they welcome you and treat you in a manner that is appropriate.
As to the work you may get, well it is true that in some cases you may get a huge stack of files to place in the filing system, because everyone else hates filing. This can seem like a pain, but the good news is that if you just knuckle down to tasks that you are given, not only will you soon be appreciated by everyone on the team, you will also prove to management that you are a good worker and so if a permanent position becomes available, then you will be able to apply for it.
If you do find that your first day of temping is a nightmare, then don’t blame yourself: the employer should have ensured that you were treated in a manner that was fitting and welcomed you and out you at your ease. If you feel that you were not treated appropriately, then you can always vote with your feet and ask your recruitment agency for another position!
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Your first day of temping is usually the get-to-feel feeling of the job. One need not worry if he gets the lousy jobs available..hehehe. And this kind of feeling will go on for months. I truly believe that one can really feel the true functionality of his job when he reaches 6 months to one year in the same job.
One should take into mind that all people in the working place are so busy that not all of them have the time and patience to get into your needs or queries. As a temp, you should be resourceful and initiative when it comes to working. Don’t depend on other people so that you can have your work done.
It is normal to feel a little bit of jittery during your first day as a temp…that’s good actually because it means that you are “in the situation” and that your mind is not floating somewhere else.
I agree with peter…If you don’t feel nervous at all, then maybe you are really not feeling the “supposed feeling for a first day in the job.” hehehe. Everybody feels nervous, and that’s normal. If you feel otherwise, then that’s not normal…lol!
I agree with van26_t…people in your working place are so busy to give attention to you. Not to be so mean about it, but yeah, you should work on your own and should not be dependent with the people around you. Think smart and be snappy.