Abridged: CareerSetEtc.com
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Most of us prefer a full-time, 40-hour-a-week job. We tend to like weekends off, and, if we are skilled, expect appropriate compensation for the value we provide to a company. Does any of this sound like what you get from temporary jobs? Well, no. But such jobs can be valuable career builders, provided you keep the right perspective
If you're in a temp job situation, waiting for the right career break, it is essential to not let discouragement get the better of you. The most important thing to remember is that the circumstances you're facing now are not permanent. Things can and do change in a hurry, but you've got to stay positive.
Perhaps more to the point, temporary jobs can be a character-building experience. If you weather several months of this and are able to stay positive, at the end, you'll be a stronger and more capable person. Then when the right opportunity does finally come along, you'll be ready. You will believe in yourself and your abilities, knowing that you can make it through tough situations. Your confidence will go a long way in getting you the job you've been waiting for.
Source: The Career Newsletter, 2/18/08
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