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How to Search for a Temporary Job on RetiredBrains
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Enter a city in the keyword box to limit your search.
For a more focused search...
Go to the view jobs area. Click on location and enter the state you wish to search. Enter the city in the keyword box along with the word "temp" or "temporary" and all the jobs in this city will come up. You may also enter a job title in the keywords box to further target your search. You may have to do a number of searches to locate the job that fits your needs and experience.
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Part-time & Temporary Jobs in Demand
Inside sales/telemarketing
Call center & help desk
Customer service
Cashiers
Retail sales clerks (during the holidays)
Fast food & restaurant help
Hotel/hospitality jobs like front desk & concierge
Bookkeepers
Tutors
School bus drivers
Drivers/shuttle drivers (airports, car dealers, etc.)
Drivers (local delivery)
Guards/security
Tour leader (guides, walking tours, bus trips)
Greeters (restaurants and retailers)
Handypersons
Executives & managers (project assignments)
Consultants (project assignments)
Pharmacists (nights and weekends)
Nurses & health care professionals
Accountants (particularly at tax season)
Chemists
Researchers
Translator/interpreters
Editors
Seasonal Jobs
For seasonal jobs with resorts, national parks, cruise lines, hotels, lodges, etc. and the opportunity to chat on-line with other “older & bolder” Americans who have worked in these kinds of jobs, check out my.coolworks.com/group/olderbolder
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Why Look for Temporary Jobs and Project Assignments
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Temporary jobs or project assignments are much more available than full-time jobs so you should look for them whenever possible.
- Register with temp firms in your local area as they don't care about age but are more interested in your skills and experience. Also if you get work through a temp firm it helps build your resume for future work assignments.
- When applying for a temporary job tell the employer you are willing to start working as a consultant or on a temporary or project basis. This often gives you a leg up on younger workers who are often unable to accept this kind of employment. Temporary jobs or working on a consultative basis can often lead to full-time work.
Interviewing
Remember that in any interview the only reason you are likely to be hired is if the employer feels you will bring value to the company. Present yourself as a valuable asset and your chances of being hired increase. On the other hand if you give the impression you are just looking for ways to earn a living your chances of being hired are reduced.
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Why a Temporary Job or Project Assignment is Good for You
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Some temporary jobs turn into full time jobs.
- They create some income while generally giving you the opportunity to continue your job search.
- They show up on your resume so you don't look like you have not been working.
- They provide something to do as looking for a job full time is not a very rewarding experience and your attitude during a job interview will reflect a better frame of mind.
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Write a Temporary Assignment Resume
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Send this resume to every employer in your area that hires or has hired someone with your experience and expertise. These employers may not be hiring for full-time positions but may very well be interested in hiring you on a project basis. Likewise the employer may give you preference over hiring someone for a full-time job for many of the reasons listed below.
For more information on crafting your resume, click here to visit our resume writing section.
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Employers are More Likely to Hire You for a Temporary Job or Project Assignment
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More and more employers are finding it cost effective to utilize retirees hired on a temporary job, project assignment basis for hard to fill openings. Retirees will often accept a temporary job for less pay than the hourly rate they commanded when they were working full-time. The perception that older workers are less productive than younger ones is false.
Numerous studies and research have shown that older workers' productivity does not fall but rises because of greater dependability, better judgment and accuracy. Studies have also shown that older workers actually miss less work than younger workers and can learn new techniques and technologies effectively.
There are many good reasons employers hire older workers on a temporary basis or for project assignments:
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It is not usually necessary to pay benefits like health care insurance.
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Temporary/part-time workers can be off-boarded with comparatively little or no cost.
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If an employer has a hiring freeze, hiring temporary/part-time employees usually comes from a different budget.
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Older workers generally require less training.
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Older workers have lower absenteeism and tend to be more punctual.
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Older workers have a better commitment to quality.
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Older workers possess superior customer service skills.
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Older workers have better people skills.
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Older workers are more eager to learn new skills.
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Older workers have a positive attitude.
Many employers are keenly aware that temporary, part-time and project based employees do not require an employer to pay unemployment insurance coverage.
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