Summer is not only synonymous with vacations and sunshine: it’s also the ideal time to land a temporary job and gain professional experience. Whether you’re a student, in transition, or looking to supplement your income, temporary work is an excellent solution for summer employment. At Capa Intérim, we help hundreds of people every year to find seasonal assignments tailored to their needs and skills.
In this blog article dedicated to seasonal work, we give you the best tips for finding a temporary summer job quickly, as well as all the advantages that this temporary experience can bring you.
What are the advantages of choosing temping for a summer job?
Every year, more and more people are signing up to temporary contracts. Indeed, this
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Companies are more inclined to recruit temporary staff during the summer period
During the summer, companies mainly need extra manpower to replace their employees on annual leave and to meet a seasonal increase in activity. Also, during this period, many people are available (students, high-school students, job-seekers). It’s also an opportunity for companies to train new profiles for short assignments, while meeting their immediate needs. Temporary staffing is the ideal solution for strengthening teams quickly and efficiently.
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Temporary employment offers a wide range of assignments, accessible to all
During the summer, many sectors are recruiting: Food & Beverage, Logistics & Material Handling, Hospitality & Catering, Industry, Construction…
Companies are essentially looking for motivated, available and dynamic profiles, without necessarily requiring extensive experience. Temporary work is therefore a fast-track option.
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A summer temp job is a great way to gain experience
A summer temp job is an opportunity to discover a new trade or sector of activity, to develop your interpersonal skills, know-how and responsiveness, to enhance your CV with practical experience in the field, and to start building or expanding your professional network.
At Capa Intérim, we’re convinced that even a short assignment can have a positive impact on your future career!
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Summer temping: a flexible, supervised solution
By choosing a summer temp job, you can :
- Work over short or targeted periods (school vacations, part-time work, etc.).
- Combining several experiences
- Be accompanied by an agency in the search, contracting and monitoring of the assignment
At Capa Intérim, our teams guide you from A to Z, so that every assignment runs smoothly.
Top tips for finding a summer temp job fast
Looking for a seasonal temp job in the near future? As professionals in the temping business for over 20 years, we’ve put together a list of our top tips for finding a top summer job!
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Prepare your CV, even for a summer job
In any job search, the CV (https://www.capainterim.com/actualites/creer-cv-efficace/ ) is an essential document. We advise you to highlight your experience, even the shortest, your key skills (technical know-how, punctuality, creativity, team spirit, adaptability…) and your availability. A clear, up-to-date CV makes all the difference.
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Anticipate your search
Start preparing now to find a summer job! Don’t wait until the last moment to register, otherwise many companies will have already filled their best summer job vacancies! Visit your nearest Capa Interim branch or contact our interim professionals online as soon as possible!
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Be mobile and flexible
Employers appreciate candidates who are quickly available and ready to adapt to new working hours or locations. We advise you to mention your mobility possibilities from the outset and throughout your search…
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Keep in touch with your agency
Stay reactive: pick up the phone, respond quickly to offers and keep your Capa Intérim consultant informed of your availability so that he can offer you assignments as soon as possible.
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Look after your presentation and your motivation
Even for a short assignment, it’s important to adopt a professional attitude. Showing that you’re motivated and serious is often what tips the scales in the right direction!
Ready to work this summer? Check out our job offers in Rennes, Laval, Caen and Châteaubriant. Together, we’ll find the job that’s right for you!