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What do you do if your resume needs to highlight your temporary and contract work experience?

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In today's dynamic job market, many professionals find themselves with a history of temporary and contract work. While this can be an asset, showcasing it effectively on your resume can be a challenge. Your resume should tell a compelling story of your skills and experiences, even if those experiences aren't from traditional full-time roles. Here's how to ensure your resume reflects the full value of your temporary and contract work.

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Lillian Dias

Consultora De Recoloca??o | Currículo Estratégico | Especialista em LinkedIn | Simula??o de Entrevistas | Job Hunter |…
Noble Ninan

Pencil (The #1 office supplies co. serving over 250 govt institutions & 600 stationeries) | Kaagaz (Building the…
Gary Haynes

MD at Voicescape

1 Embrace Variety

When you've worked various temporary or contract jobs, it can be tempting to leave some out for the sake of a cohesive resume. Resist this urge. Each position you've held has likely contributed to your skill set in a unique way. Emphasize the diversity of your experiences by creating a dedicated section for contract and temporary roles. Describe each role succinctly, focusing on the skills you developed and the responsibilities you had. This approach will demonstrate your adaptability and breadth of experience.

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Lillian Dias

Consultora De Recoloca??o | Currículo Estratégico | Especialista em LinkedIn | Simula??o de Entrevistas | Job Hunter | M?e do Ricardo
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Toda experiência pertinente a vaga que você deseja é valida ser inserida no currículo, ate mesmo as temporárias, contratos e experiência como voluntários em Ongs. Descrevendo sempre todas as suas tarefas e habilidades exercidas em cada uma delas. A descri??o detalhada de forma sucinta enriquece o seu currículo e chama aten??o do recrutador.

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Noble Ninan

Pencil (The #1 office supplies co. serving over 250 govt institutions & 600 stationeries) | Kaagaz (Building the largest paper trading co. in the region) | Rocket (Retail stationery - Franchise model).
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Everyone looks for a permanent job, but your willingness to take up temporary or contract job till your find a permaenent one shows your resillient nature and willingness to take chances and learn, than to just wait till your find the right fit.

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2 Focus on Skills

Your temporary and contract work has likely helped you develop a wide range of skills. When highlighting these roles on your resume, focus on the transferable skills you've gained rather than the duration of each contract. Group similar positions together and list the skills you honed in these roles. This method showcases your abilities and how they apply to potential future positions, making you an attractive candidate to employers looking for versatile professionals.

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Noble Ninan

Pencil (The #1 office supplies co. serving over 250 govt institutions & 600 stationeries) | Kaagaz (Building the largest paper trading co. in the region) | Rocket (Retail stationery - Franchise model).
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Some experience is better than no experience. There are times where a particular company or a brand name on your cv could help you land interviews from thier competitors, even thought its been a temporary job for you.

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3 Quantify Achievements

Even in short-term roles, you can achieve significant results. On your resume, quantify your achievements in temporary and contract positions to provide a clear picture of your impact. Use numbers and specific outcomes to illustrate your contributions. For example, instead of saying you 'improved sales,' specify that you 'increased sales by 20% within three months.' This concrete evidence of your effectiveness can be very persuasive to hiring managers.

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4 Highlight Adaptability

One of the most valuable traits you gain from temporary and contract work is adaptability. Use your resume to highlight this quality by detailing how you've successfully navigated different industries, company cultures, and teams. Discuss any instances where you had to learn new systems or processes quickly, showing that you're not only flexible but also a fast learner. This can reassure employers that you're capable of hitting the ground running in a new role.

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5 Tailor Your Resume

Tailoring your resume to each job application is crucial, especially when your experience includes temporary or contract work. Identify the most relevant experiences that align with the job description and bring those to the forefront. Use keywords from the job posting to ensure your resume passes through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and catches the eye of the recruiter. By customizing your resume, you present yourself as the ideal fit for the position.

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Lillian Dias

Consultora De Recoloca??o | Currículo Estratégico | Especialista em LinkedIn | Simula??o de Entrevistas | Job Hunter | M?e do Ricardo
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Utilizar o mesmo currículo para todas as vagas n?o é estratégico, cada vaga que for se candidatar personalize seu currículo de acordo com a vaga, preencha com palavras chaves e deixe claro seu objetivo. Para ter um bom currículo personalizado é preciso ler com aten??o a descri??o da vaga.

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6 Leverage Networking

Don't underestimate the power of networking when it comes to finding your next role. Reach out to previous colleagues and managers from your temporary and contract assignments. They can provide references that speak to your work ethic and abilities. Additionally, they might know of opportunities that suit your skills. Networking can open doors that a resume alone might not, especially when it comes to contract work which often relies on word-of-mouth recommendations.

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Lillian Dias

Consultora De Recoloca??o | Currículo Estratégico | Especialista em LinkedIn | Simula??o de Entrevistas | Job Hunter | M?e do Ricardo
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Realizar um bom networking acelera muito sua recoloca??o no mercado de trabalho. Mandar uma mensagem, um telefonema, entrar em contato de alguma forma com colegas que n?o vê ou n?o tem contato há um tempo e dizer que aberto a novas oportunidades. Colegas que já conhece seu perfil e suas habilidades, pode falar de você para outras pessoas e isso acelera o processo.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Be clear, open and up front in your resume about which roles were Contract / Freelance or Permanent. There is no shame or harm in mainly one or the other or a strong mix of both, but above all *be clear*. If you don't highlight that a series of short lived experiences are Contract, hiring managers may think you're overly 'flighty' and pass you over. If you're applying for a permanent role and have mainly Contracts as a background, then stand on your own experiences - they're you, own it - but don't be surprised if a hiring manager passes you over because they have an in-built bias against contractors turning perm. Don't whine about it; it's just life. That probably wouldn't have been the right role for you anyway.

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Noble Ninan

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Always take up what comes your way first and then work towards your goal. Use whatever opportunities or experience that comes your way and use it to build a ladder to get to your dreams.

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6 Leverage Networking

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