Euworkers is a type of employment where an individual works for a company on a short-term basis. Temporary workers can be hired either directly by companies or through temporary agencies. While some temp jobs can lead to permanent roles, many are one-off projects that will end once the work is done.

As a result, the use of temporary employees has increased in recent years. In the United States, temp employment grew faster than permanent jobs between 2010 and 2018.

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The growth in temporary work is partly driven by firms’ desire for flexibility. The emergence of the so-called “gig economy” also has contributed to increased use of temporary labor. This is because people in the gig economy can choose when and where they want to work. This has made it easier for them to find work and earn more money.

A major advantage of using temporary workers is that they can offer employers a way to try out new talent before committing to a permanent employee. This has been particularly useful during the most recent recessions (e.g., 1990-91, 2001, and 2007-09) and subsequent recoveries. During the recovery, temp jobs declined at a lower rate than permanent jobs, and the rise in temp jobs preceded the recovery in private-sector jobs.

Taking a temporary job can be beneficial to your CV, but it is important to be strategic about it. Too many short stints can raise suspicions that you are a job-hopper, so focus on roles that align with your career goals and aim for longer-term assignments where possible.