Temporary work can be an excellent option for job seekers, allowing flexibility, freedom to enter new industries, and the ability to expand one’s professional network. A top Houston temporary staffing agency offers the following tips for finding your next temporary role.

Tap into Your Network

Hiring managers tend to first look at candidates who’ve been referred by trusted colleagues and friends. How can you gain entrance into the circle? Try contacting your previous employers and colleagues. Ask them where they are working and if they know of any job openings. If so, request an email (or in-person) introduction with the hiring manager.

LinkedIn is another great place to find connections. Simply use the search tool bar to type in the name of a company to find people in your network who may be connected to your target company. Communicate with them on LinkedIn (and make sure your LinkedIn profile is up to date) to discuss temporary job opportunities.

Read Industry Publications

Every industry has a number of trade publications. Search online for magazines and newspapers in your target industry and then search the online job listings. Not only will you find opportunities, but reading up on the industry will help you formulate questions to ask during the interview process.

Utilize Web Tools

There are hundreds of places to find a job on the Internet—some feature industry-specific positions while others include a range from a variety of specializations. FlexJobs is a great site for persons looking for part-time work and work from home. Indeed is another site where job seekers can find everything from temporary and temp-to-perm to full-time roles.

LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can also be valuable resources to find temporary work. Pinpoint your companies of interest, follow them on all three social networks, and pay attention to when jobs are posted.

Contact a Recruiter

Often the most efficient way to find a temporary job is to contact a staffing firm. A top Houston temporary staffing agency, Murray Resources, places candidates in the fields of accounting, administrative, customer service, engineering, finance, human resources, sales, manufacturing, marketing and operations.

Why staffing firms, you ask? When you sign up with a staffing agency, recruiters spend time helping you determine the type of job you are looking for, the company culture you prefer, and your ideal temporary role. Recruiters can then match you with opportunities that match your qualifications and interests.

Tip: Remember, recruiters don’t initiate job postings, their employer clients do – so be patient if your recruiter doesn’t have a job that fits what you’re looking for right away.

Looking for a Houston temporary staffing agency?

Founded in 1988, Murray Resources is a leading Houston staffing agency. The company serves a base of over 800 client companies, including numerous Fortune™ 1000 companies and high-growth small and medium-sized organizations.

Murray Resources has been named a “Best Places to Work” by the Houston Business Journal and the #1 Fastest Growing Woman Owned Business in the Personnel Category by the Houston Business Journal. For more information, contact Murray Resources at 713.935.0009.