Temping Tips

With unemployment on the rise, you might find yourself temping to fill in a gap between full-time gigs. Or maybe you’re temping because you want the flexibility to pursue a side project without committing to a 9-to-5 right now. Either way, temporary work gives you the opportunity to test-drive different office environments and collect a little extra cash in the process. True, temping gets a bad rep, because some companies treat their temps as little more than pencil pushers or secretaries. But with the right assignment (or at least the right attitude), it can be a worthwhile experience. Here, a few things to keep in mind.


Written by: Susan Johnston
Susan Johnston is a Boston-based freelance writer who covers career and lifestyle topics for The Boston Globe, DailyCandy, and Self magazine, among others. You'll find her balancing her laptop and a chai latte at a local coffeeshop or online at www.susan-johnston.com.