Starting out in temporary office support jobs in London can feel like a stop gap, but for many, it becomes the gateway to securing a permanent role. Temping brings lots of benefits, all while building skills that employers value. Increasingly, employers use temps as a ‘try before they buy’ opportunity too.
Here are a few stories from candidates who made the transition from temping to full-time employment.
Hannah
Hannah had been temping for nearly a year when her temporary role turned into something more. “I started temping in office administration to get a feel for different industries,” she says. “At first, it was just about gaining experience and paying the bills. But then I was placed at a media company, and it felt like home. I connected with the team, worked hard, and after six months, they offered me a permanent position. It felt so natural—I was already part of the team by then.”
Rahul
Rahul began his temping career in IT support, taking on short-term contracts while looking for something more permanent. “At first, I wasn’t sure if temping was for me,” he admits. “I wanted stability, but I also needed to get my foot in the door. Working in temporary IT jobs in London gave me exposure to so many different office environments. Eventually, I landed a contract at a law firm, and they liked my work ethic so much that they made me an offer. I’ve been there full-time ever since.”
Ayesha
Ayesha had always been interested in working in HR, but like many, she wasn’t sure where to start. “I started off temping as a receptionist because I needed experience, and I wanted to get into a company that would have opportunities for growth,” she says. “I was placed at a tech firm and started networking with the HR team. After a few months, a position opened up, and I applied. Now I’m working full-time in HR, and it all started from that temp receptionist role.”
Donna
Donna worked a series of temp executive assistant roles before finding her permanent home at a finance company. “It wasn’t always easy,” she recalls. “Every temp job felt like starting over. But each time, I learned new skills and adapted to different management styles. After about a year, I was offered a permanent position at a company I really clicked with. Temping gave me the chance to figure out what I was looking for in a workplace.”
Temping can be great for your career
These stories show that temporary office support jobs in London can lead to exciting, permanent career opportunities. Not all temp jobs lead to permanent offers, but it’s certainly not unusual. And any time working in temping jobs that don’t become permanent isn’t wasted – they all serve to develop your skills and experience.
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