Turn Your Part Time Job Into A Full Time Job

In an article by Anita Bruzzese, CEO (Martha Finney) says, "You’ve got to demonstrate that even as a temp, you’re a great fit for the company. Smile, be friendly and treat the job like it’s permanent and you own it. Treating it with respect sends out the right signal.”

I disagree, smiling and being friendly isn't going to get you that full time job. Either your co-workers will think you just came from the dentist or you're some kind of a freak. Just be yourself.

Of course a CEO wants you to be dedicated, because they're paying more money for you to be there than the other full time workers. And Alexandra Levit, a business/workplace author and WSJ columnist comments, "make sure you've been doing a great job in the position".

If you're only there for a day or a week, with another co-worker constantly monitoring your progress, how much control can you have to show your employer what you're capable of doing for the company? (Of course, it depends a lot on what kind of job you have, but generally, the person who is monitoring you isn't the one who hired you.) Typically the other full time co-workers are watching you.

Now here's how a temporary employee becomes a full time employee. 1) Show the employer the numbers. Show the employer that you can save the employer money by keeping you on full time. Your presence reduces overtime by the other workers; 2) Show the other co-workers that you fit in with them, that your personality matches theirs. Make the other co-workers your disciples; 3) Don't be a threat to your co-workers, don't show them up.

Was there a full time job that you wanted after working for the company as a temporary worker?