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Temporary jobs can help you start earning, build experience, or find a schedule that works for your life. Here's how to get started with Labor Finders.
What Is a Temporary Job?
A temporary job is a work assignment that lasts for a set amount of time. That could be one day, one week, a few months, or longer. A company needs extra help, so it asks a staffing agency to send reliable people to fill the gap.
When you work through a staffing agency like Labor Finders, you become an associate. The agency matches you with assignments, handles your pay, and helps you find your next assignment when the current one ends.
Three Types of Temporary Work
Day Labor
Short assignments, often a single day or a few days, like loading trucks or cleaning up a job site.
Longer-Term Temp Work
Assignments that last weeks or months, like a busy season at a warehouse or a construction project.
Temp-to-Hire
Assignments where the company may offer you a permanent job after you prove yourself.
Not sure which one fits you? Learn about temp jobs vs. permanent jobs.
Who Is Temporary Work For?
Short answer: almost anyone who wants to work. Here are some of the most common reasons people come to Labor Finders.
You Need Money While You Wait for Something Else
You might have a job offer that doesn't start for another month. Maybe you're waiting to hear back from a union, training program, or full-time employer. Temporary work can help keep money coming in while you wait.
You're Returning to Work After Time Away
Maybe you stepped away to raise children, care for a family member, recover from an injury, or handle a personal situation. Temporary work can help you rebuild your routine and confidence.
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Sometimes the work you've done for years is no longer the right fit. A former roofer might explore warehouse inventory, while a truck driver might try machine operation. Temporary assignments let you explore different types of work without a long-term commitment.
You Want Extra Income on the Side
Already have a job but want to earn more? Some temporary assignments offer weekend, evening, or seasonal shifts. Depending on what's available, you may be able to find work that fits around school, family, or another job.
You're Just Getting Started
It's hard to get hired without experience, and hard to gain experience without getting hired. Temporary jobs can help you build skills, gain experience, and start your work history.
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A lot of people assume they won't qualify for work. Here's what you should know before getting started.
No certifications?
That's okay. Many entry-level assignments, like general labor, warehouse work, and job site cleanup, don't require certifications. Some assignments can even help you work toward one later.
No high school diploma?
You may still have options. Many entry-level jobs care more about whether you show up on time and work hard than about your education. Requirements vary by assignment, so ask your local branch what's available.
No car?
Let your branch know how you get around. Your branch can help you look for assignments you can reach, whether that's by bus, bike, carpool, or on foot.
No experience?
Most people start somewhere. Plenty of assignments include on-the-job training. What matters most is being reliable, safe, and willing to learn.
Worried about fees?
You don't need to pay to find work through Labor Finders. There is no fee for job seekers.