As with any job, the better the match with the temporary employee's skills and the requirements of the job, the more likely the worker is to enjoy and excel at the job. Temporary employees are paid for the hours they work and are more likely to be offered better opportunities, including permanent positions, if they put forth extra effort rather than doing only the minimum.

Some of the advantages to temporary employment are as follows:

• Shaping of One's Career - Temporary assignments are a great way for those who have marketable skills to work in a variety of settings, choose the projects they would like to work on, live where they would like to and earn market wages.
• Pay - Pay is one of the most important reasons workers accept temporary positions. They can earn money until they find a permanent position, while they are out of regular work, or simply to earn extra cash.
• Paid Training - Temporary employees are often given paid training in the field, which, even if not paid, is a valuable tool in the search for permanent positions.
• New Career Opportunities - Learning a variety of skills, especially those that are in demand, increases a worker's marketability.

Constantly moving from one assignment to another may be good for networking, and may be perfect for one person, but it can become extremely tedious for others. You definitely have to be the right person in order to function well in the world of temporary employment. So, if you are seeking temporary employment out of necessity, be sure that the temporary nature is adhered to. If you enjoy change and new challenges, temporary employment can be a lucrative career choice.