Article Directory :: Business - General Articles Top 3 Qualities Employers Are Looking for In Temporary Workers By Kenneth Anczerewicz Republish: EasyPublish™ Published: 31Mar2008 Word count: 410 Viewed: 679 time(s) Get Free Content For Your Site Whether you are in between jobs or just looking for some temporary work to pay some of the bills, there are certain skills you need to have in order to land a worthwhile temporary position. Herewith are the three top qualities employers are looking for in temps: 1) Great computer skills Temps are often called upon to use basic computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel to create word processing documents and spreadsheets. Depending on the company or industry, they may also be asked to create PowerPoint presentations. Knowing how to use various computer programs will enable you to add value to your company by creating presentations, databases, mailing lists, and so on. Therefore, you would do well to cultivate these software skills and list them prominently on your resume. You should also be comfortable with internet search engines and email programs. 2) Good writing skills A temp worker may be thrown into any number of tasks, from writing web copy to proofreading a manuscript to creating a brochure to desktop-publishing an office memo. As such, it is essential for you to be able to do any of the above with equal facility. Great writing skills really help in just about every project, making you a versatile and desirable candidate for a temp position. Cultivate your writing ability through practice and lots of reading 3) Strong phone skills Temps are often in charge of answering phones and directing calls, and therefore you must be ready to deal with customers and clients over the phone. A charming phone manner is a winning quality; you can display yours to potential employees in your own phone conversations with them. Speak clearly, enunciate, be direct and remember always to be unfailingly polite. Take accurate notes and be sure to write down phone messages diligently. Employ your best customer-is-always-right attitude so that the callers come away from their interactions with you with a positive experience. In general, flexibility and a good attitude are key components of a successful temporary employment application. Demonstrate to the employer that you're ready to pitch in whenever and wherever your help is needed, and you will be likely to land a good temp job quickly! It's also important to maintain a positive attitude even in the face of disappointment - who can't have a positive attitude when everything is going well and moving smoothly? And always remember the six P's. Proper, Preparation, Prevents, Particularly, Poor, Performance. Ken Anczerewicz is an author and publisher devoted to providing time & money saving resources designed to help students of all ages achieve their financial goals. Learn how to create your own income stream by clicking here now: http://www.resourceriver.com EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here More articles by Kenneth Anczerewicz

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