If you're out of work and you've had no luck finding employment, it's time to work with a temporary staffing agency. You might be concerned about accepting temporary work, but there are quite a few advantages to accepting these assignments. First, you can earn money while you're looking for permanent work. Second, you can add new references to your resume. Finally, temporary jobs often transition into full-time job offers. To make sure you have success working with a temporary staffing agency, here are a few tips you should follow. 

1. Treat It Like a Real Interview

When you sign up with a staffing agency, you'll come in for an initial intake appointment. One of the most important things you can do is treat this appointment like an actual employment interview. After all, that's exactly what it is; an interview. During this intake appointment, you'll be presenting all your relevant information to your staffing agent. This information will be used to find suitable positions for you. If you treat this appointment like a real employment interview, you'll be ensuring yourself maximum opportunities for work. 

2. Ask for Resume Advice

If it's been a while since you updated your resume or you've never had professional assistance with your resume, don't be afraid to ask for advice. Your resume may look fine to you, but that not be the case when potential employers go over it. Many employers will pass overqualified applicants because their resumes don't paint a clear enough picture. Give yourself the best chance for success by having the staffing agency take a look at your resume. 

3. Maintain Daily Contact

If you plan to wait for the staffing agency to contact you, change your plans. New employment opportunities come into staffing agencies every day. If you wait for a phone call, you may miss out on the perfect opportunity for employment. Instead, call your staffing agency each morning to see if there's work available for you. 

5. Be Open to Options

If you've decided to work with a staffing agency, be open to options. Many people set their sights on a specific type of work and then pass over every other opportunity that comes their way. If you want to secure employment, you need to be open to options that might not fit into your specific idea of the perfect job. Allowing yourself to take assignments that you might not necessarily want will help keep you working. Not only that, you might find a job that you didn't know you'd enjoy.

If you're ready to find your next job, reach out to temporary services like Scion Staffing.