Do Temporary Executive Professionals Exist? YES!”

"Why don’t you just get a REAL job already?” This statement was often brought up to Ricky when the subject of work was discussed. Ricky spent the last four years working in temporary positions and had a knack for data entry and administrative work. Through his many assignments he gained valuable experience in diverse industries from Accounting, Mortgage Banking to Real Estate and Commercial Lending. As one of my personal success stories Ricky wanted me to add this little bit of personal insight on his reasons why being an
ENTRY LEVEL TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE can mirror the TEMPORARY EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL.

There’s nothing wrong with temping whether you are doing data entry or performing functions of executive management. Every position plays an important role in the overall picture. By being a temp it actually allows me some flexibility I need for school and other activities non-work related. I also get a chance to meet several different people from diverse backgrounds and cultures which keeps my job very interesting as well as the opportunity to diversify my resume. One huge factor that many forget is that TEMPING OPENS DOORS to other job possibilities!. - Ricky

Although Ricky’s forte’ resides in the general clerical arena, many executives are now being found in the Temporary Pool of High Caliber Professionals such as Steve. One my current Executive Professionals who also is enrolled in my Mentor For Life program.

Well to start, it’s the best way to Test those waters out to see if it is a good fit for my needs. I remember a position that I accepted that basically promised me the world! I got the world alright…a world of CHAOS.

Although Steve’s experience here was a Direct placement and not temporary, the same scene can play out in any situation. Steve adds:

I am sure that many people have been in a similar situation like mine. The end result just creates animosity towards the Senior Managers/Owners and you come out feeling swindled instead of feeling good about the hire. Temping on an Executive level I never really thought about until introduced to the option by Louie. If handled correctly, you still are treated as an equal, you test the working atmosphere and other murky waters to see if what was stated from the beginning is fact…or more of a Bait and Switch tactic. In the end, any position is what you make of it, but testing out what you are getting into really does open your eyes to the possibilities of Total Success or Complete Failure. - Steve

A VIRTUAL THOUGHT:
No matter if you are hired “Permanently” – (Remember NO JOB IS EVER PERMANENT), Contractual or Temporary, it is YOU the employee that will make the position into what you want it to be. Of course outside factors do play a role, but truly, it is still up to YOU and how you handle the position.

If you have questions, please send e-mail me or visit my Mentor For Life Program(s). One on One "virtual" career maps to assist you in your personal career growth.