Here's how you can turn temporary and contract work into permanent job opportunities in Career Counseling.

Exceed Expectations: Demonstrate your value by consistently delivering high-quality work, exceeding expectations, and actively seeking opportunities to contribute beyond your assigned tasks. Network/Build Relationships: Cultivate relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and decision-makers within the organization. Participate in team activities, seek mentorship opportunities, and express your interest in long-term employment. Express Interest/Initiative: Proactively express your interest in securing a permanent role within the organization. Communicate your career goals and aspirations to your supervisor or HR department, and inquire about potential openings or pathways for transitioning from temporary to permanent employment.

This is absolutely true, yesterday I had a conversation with a colleague at work and we were discussing about the needs to take up additional responsibilities when a need arises. It gives one an upper hand when opportunities open up in the same organisation.

There's power in networking. Recently I've been reading about pitching and how informal conversations can get anyone their dream jobs. To me, networking means building connections and relationships whether with people of the same profession or not. Your network is your networth.

Prepare for the meeting with management and HR: - Consider how your permanent full-time work can address current business needs and long-term goals. - Outline potential work directions and sub-tasks within these projects. - Add KPIs that can be used to assess the effectiveness of work in these areas. - Forecast the "point B": what will change in the company after X amount of time with your full-time work?

Put your best foot forward whether anyone is watching you or not... Be consistent in doing good because when the time is ripe, you will reap the harvest. At times, we may do things perfectly but go unnoticed... then at other times you do a single mistake but get noticed. Unfortunately, the mistake becomes the elephant in the room.... don't lose hope, be consistent in doing good, there's always the eyes that will eventually see.

- Network extensively within your industry. - Showcase your skills and dedication. - Seek feedback and improve continuously. - Express interest in permanent positions early. - Be proactive in seeking opportunities. - Stay flexible and adaptable to changes. - Utilize career development resources effectively. - Cultivate strong professional relationships. - Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment consistently.

Be passionate about what you are doing. When you combine passion and energy you are able to deliver positive results in your workplace. Wake up from the Monday blues and rehearse in your mind that you've got this. See the bigger picture in bringing in a positive outcome and work towards achieving the set goals. Without passion, you may never deliver a positive result.