How to Include Temporary Employment on a Resume

Include Temporary Emplyment in a Resume

Not sure if you can use that great temp job on your resume? You can! Here's how to list temp work on your resume to get a great job or job promotion.

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Temp Work History

Instructions

- 1
  
  FOLLOW RESUME FORMAT
  
  The format of you temp job entry should be exactly the same as other employment history entries on your resume.
- 2
  
  ALTER THE JOB TITLE
  
  If your temporary position was "Executive Secretary", it should be listed as "Executive Secretary, Temporary".
  
  Example:
  
  Big Business Corporation Toledo, Ohio
  Executive Secretary, Temporary 2007 - 2008
  
  You do not need to further reference the temporary nature of the position within the job description. An interviewer will ask if they have questions.
- 3
  
  PUT IN REGULAR "EXPERIENCE" CATEGORY
  
  You do not need to create a separate category for temp jobs on your resume. Simply add the listing to your "Experience" section in the appropriate chronological order.
- 4
  
  LISTING THE AGENCY
  
  To list the agency AND the assignments, there are 2 methods.
  
  ONLY ONE ASSIGNMENT
  
  If you only have one assignment from the agency to list, you should combine the assignment and agency into a single entry. If you spent your entire history with the agency working for on a single assignment, you would list the assignment and make mention of the agency in the job description. If you have a long history with an agency, but you only choose to list one assignment, you should list the entry by the agency and make reference to the company within the job description.
  
  MULTIPLE ASSIGNMENTS FROM AN AGENCY
  
  If you plan to list multiple assignments from a single agency, it is best to list those entries individually under a subcategory for the agency.
  
  Example:
  
  Everyday Staffing
  
  Business Company

Tips & Warnings

If you've had a great experience as a long term temp, as your supervisor at your assignment for a letter of recommendation. It adds value to temporary work history.

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Sharon Keith Sep 19, 2008
Excellent guidelines!

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