Tis the season for intern and part-time positions. It’s a great time to get some extra cash but how do you turn these short-term positions into long-term gains? Here are some quick tips for workers who hold a seasonal position, and are interested in turning it into a permanent gig.
Do’s and Don’ts tips for turning intern or temporary positions into a permanent position:
1) Don’t dedicate all your time and effort into “doing your assigned job well” — Do illustrate your value throughout the organization, not just at your assigned task.
2) Don’t continue to remind them of your end-date – Do talk about what you can do for the New Year, Spring and Summer projects.
3) Don’t act as if this is a temporary job – Do act as if this is your company by implementing process improvements, creating reducing cost utilites, increasing sale and sending referral/leads to marketing
The holiday season is a great time to focus on career management and professional development. Think of it:
- The workload is slowing down
- Executives are preparing New Year strategies.
- Performance evaluations are just around the corner
- You have some time away from the office
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