30 Sep Turning a temp position into a permanent one (Part II)
As mentioned in our September 16 blog, temporary workers often enjoy their jobs so much that they want to become full-time employees. Making this happen, of course, is never guaranteed; numerous factors can influence a person's ability to get hired on a permanent basis—many of which are outside the person's control (e.g., state of the economy, a company experiencing a hiring freeze, etc.). Let's assume, however, that conditions are favorable and that an individual senses a legitimate opportunity to turn a temp position into a permanent one. In such a situation, it is up to the individual to perform well and prove that they are the...