Everything you need to know about temporary work

Temporary work is not synonymous with job insecurity. Discover the benefits of temporary assignments.

Are you looking for a job and still hesitating to embark on a temporary work adventure? Afraid of unemployment? Worried you won't find a permanent contract afterwards? Stop the misconceptions: temporary work is not synonymous with job insecurity! Temporary employment even enjoys a positive image among its workers. Proof of this is that many temporary workers now choose it by choice. But why did they prefer this form of employment? Discover the main benefits of temporary work.

A stepping stone to employment

Temporary work is an excellent way to:

• find a first job if you are a recent graduate;
• return to work if you are re-entering the workforce;
• gain your first experience if you have just retrained;
• explore a sector if you are considering a career change;
• put your expertise to work for companies if you are a senior candidate.

In short, temporary work is easy to access and boosts your employability. And for many, it leads to a permanent contract: recruiters appreciate candidates with varied experience, as it demonstrates their ability to adapt quickly to different environments.

Building your professional network

As a temporary worker, you carry out numerous assignments. This allows you to build up a network of contacts (coworkers, managers, employers). It is also a great way to be at the top of the list when one of these employers hires: they know you, and you have proven your skills.

Tip: do you possess rare expertise? Turn to expert temporary recruitment agencies that will let you benefit from their specialized network.

Developing your hard and soft skills

New software, new methodology, new team... no two companies work in exactly the same way! With temporary work, you access a wide range of positions in diverse sectors and meet new colleagues. In doing so, you enrich your skill set and develop your soft skills.

Thanks to temporary worker status, you also benefit from professional training to upgrade your skills or change career paths, through the FASTT (Fonds d'Action Sociale du Travail Temporaire).

Managing your assignments from your phone

Today, temporary work can also be managed from a mobile app. With my actual, you can view assignment offers, sign your contracts, declare your hours, and track your payments directly from your smartphone. A quick and simple way to stay connected with your agency and manage your day-to-day activity.

Earning more

10% end-of-assignment allowance, 10% paid leave allowance: temporary work pays more. A factor not to be overlooked. In certain sectors facing labor shortages, such as manufacturing, construction, or hospitality, additional bonuses can supplement your pay.

Accessing services and benefits

As a temporary worker, you benefit from many advantages through the FASTT (Fonds d'Action Sociale du Travail Temporaire):

• easier access to housing;
• childcare;
• mobility support;
• vehicle rental at preferential rates;
• supplementary health insurance;
• assistance with administrative procedures.

Everything is designed to simplify your daily life and your access to the job market.

Breaking the routine and organizing your working time

The variety of assignments and employers prevents routine fatigue. By choosing your assignments, their duration, and their schedule (full-time/part-time), you can rethink your personal schedule. An ideal solution for working students or parents juggling family commitments.

And if you want to combine flexibility and long-term stability, the CDI Intérimaire (CDII) is made for you: you are an employee of your agency on a permanent contract, while taking on a series of varied assignments. Your pay is guaranteed even between assignments.

Looking to get started? Contact your Actual advisor or visit your nearest agency!