When you’re working in temporary jobs in London, your experience can be varied and fast-paced. That’s why having LinkedIn endorsements is a great way to showcase your skills and credibility. Employers and recruiters often check LinkedIn to gauge your abilities, and strong endorsements can set you apart from the competition. Think of them as social proof - past colleagues and managers vouching for your talents.
But as a temp, you’ve also got the added extra that you can potentially get more endorsements than those in permanent roles, as long as you utilise your exposure to the range of employers you work with.
So, how do you gather these valuable endorsements when you’re moving between roles? Let’s take a look.
Build Your Skills Section First
Before you can get endorsements, you need to list your skills. Endorsements validate that you really have these skills and it’s not just you saying that you do.
Start by adding key competencies relevant to temping in London, such as:
· Office administration
· Diary management
· Customer service
· Data entry
· Microsoft Office
· Communication
· Teamwork
· Organisation
If you’re unsure which skills to highlight, look at job descriptions for the types of temporary jobs in London you want and use similar language.
Ask for Endorsements at the Right Time
Timing is everything. The best moment to ask for an endorsement is when you’ve just completed a role and your contribution is fresh in your manager’s mind. Before you leave a placement, reach out to your supervisor or a colleague and ask if they’d be happy to endorse you on LinkedIn. A polite and simple message works best:
"Hi [Name], I’ve really enjoyed working with you at [Company Name]. If you feel comfortable, would you mind endorsing me for [specific skill] on LinkedIn? I’d really appreciate it, and I’d be happy to do the same for you. Thanks!"
Give and You Shall Receive
Endorsing others is a great way to encourage endorsements in return. If you’ve worked closely with someone and can genuinely vouch for their skills, take a moment to endorse them. Often, they’ll return the favour.
Avoid spamming endorsements for people you barely know - it’s about quality, not quantity.
Keep in Touch with Past Employers
One of the challenges of temping in London is that you move between different workplaces. However, staying connected with past colleagues and managers on LinkedIn can help you secure endorsements in the future. A quick check-in message or a comment on their posts keeps you on their radar.
If you build strong professional relationships, former employers may even write recommendations. These are even weightier than endorsements.
Let Your Recruitment Agency Get to Know You
Securing LinkedIn endorsements might seem small, but it can make a big difference in your temp career. Temporary jobs in London can lead to fantastic opportunities, and a well-endorsed LinkedIn profile can help open those doors! Often you’ll find that if you stick with one recruitment agency to secure your temp roles, your recruitment consultant will get to know what skills you’re strong in. They can endorse them too.
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