When you’re brought on board as a contractor, you want to do a great job. Not only can excelling at work potentially lead to a full-time position, you will also build great industry connections and get a good reference if you do the job right.
While it can sometimes be hard for contractors to know how to excel at a temp job when they’re first brought on board, following these tips should help you to exceed your employer’s expectations:
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Make sure you clearly understand your manager’s expectations and what it takes to succeed. Because you’re coming in as a contractor, the onboarding process may be more limited than for a full-time staff member and you may get minimal training. You’ll need to take the initiative to get answers to your questions, so you can perform as expected.
- Exceed expectations and look for additional ways to contribute. If you want to do well at your job, you need to show you’re an indispensable addition to the team. This means going beyond just doing the minimum. Volunteer to help make the jobs of your boss and coworkers easier. If you can find ways to pitch in on projects and tasks, always take the opportunity.
- Get to know your co-workers. While you may not be a full-time staff member, that doesn’t mean you can’t be friendly, polite and get to know other people in the office. Everyone you meet on the job is a potential industry connection – and becoming friendly with the people you work with will allow you to perform better as a team.
- Take the job seriously and become invested in the company’s success. Don’t treat the job as a temporary one where you are just filling time. Make a commitment to do your best work and help the company to thrive. This means coming in to work on time, working diligently and doing the best work you can.
Of course, to have the best chance of acing your assignment, you need to find a contract job that is a good fit for you.
High Profile can help. We place job seekers with companies where they can excel in Dallas, Fort Worth and surrounding areas. To find out more about how our staffing professionals can help you to land your dream job, give us a call at 972-991-7900 or contact us online today.