Skills to highlight to find a temporary work assignment!
03 October 2022 · 3 min reading time
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Beyond your academic background or professional experiences, your future employer will place great importance on your temporary work skills. These are an essential lever to convince during an interview and to quickly find suitable assignments. To do this, it is strongly recommended to add a "Skills" section to your CV, listing the know-how that differentiates you and enhances your profile. This shows your recruiter that you are immediately operational, thus increasing your chances of success.
There are two categories of skills: technical (hardskills) and human (softskills).
Top 5 Most Sought-After Technical Skills in Temporary Work
Technical skills, also called hard skills, are the specific and concrete qualifications acquired during your career path. They are often essential to be considered for certain assignments. Here are some key technical skills for the temporary work sector:
- Proficiency in office software: Knowledge of the Office Pack (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential for many administrative, secretarial, or management assignments. Excel, for example, is particularly useful for positions involving data management or reporting tasks.
- CACES certifications: Possession of a certificate of aptitude for safe driving (CACES is often a prerequisite for positions in logistics, warehousing, or sectors requiring the handling of machinery. This shows your ability to manage specific equipment safely.
- Driving license: A category B driving license is commonly required, especially for delivery or light commercial vehicle driving assignments. For certain sectors, such as transport or logistics, heavy goods vehicle and articulated vehicle licenses (C and EC) are a real asset that can open up more opportunities for you.
- Electrical authorization: For assignments in maintenance or industry, electrical authorization is often essential. This qualification attests to your knowledge and your ability to work safely in electrical environments.
- Specialized software: Depending on the sector, proficiency in specific software is often required. For example, in retail and catering, till or stock management software is often a plus. In logistics, tools like SAP or other warehouse management software are also highly sought after.
These skills are not only important for completing assignments, but they also demonstrate your ability to adapt to the specific requirements of each position.
Human Skills for Success in Temporary Work
In addition to technical skills, human skills, or soft skills, are also highly valued by employers. They ensure rapid integration into a team and the ability to manage short and diverse assignments successfully. Here are some essential human skills for a temporary worker:
- Adaptability: Working in temporary employment often means having to quickly integrate into new work environments. Your ability to adapt to different paces, company cultures, and colleagues is therefore a valuable asset.
- Communication skills: Good communication allows you to collaborate effectively with your colleagues, quickly understand instructions, and facilitate integration. Whether face-to-face or in writing, communication is essential for managing assignments smoothly.
- Stress management: In high-demand sectors, such as catering or logistics, assignments can be intensive. The ability to remain calm and manage pressure is then a real advantage to ensure the success of the assignment.
- Team spirit: Even for short-term assignments, team spirit is essential. It helps strengthen ties with colleagues and ensures that the work is well executed. A good team spirit is often a major criterion for recruiters, especially in sectors where collaboration is essential.
Developing these human skills can not only facilitate your temporary assignments but also improve your reputation with employers, which is a plus for obtaining new opportunities.
The list of these skills is obviously not exhaustive!
At Staffmatch, we offer training to help you acquire new skills and boost your employability!
We take the development of our temporary workers' skills very seriously. As the human element is one of our core values, we offer you certified training that may correspond to your needs!
To find out more, contact your nearest Staffmatch agency or contact us directly on 01 88 24 35 00 or by email at equipe@staffmatch.com.
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