The World Cup may have ended in heartbreak for England, but it delivered a ÂŁ7.6 billion boost to the UK economy, with a surge in demand for temporary workers. This created a golden opportunity for job seekers to turn short-term roles into long-term careers.
Why temporary jobs are a career launchpad
Temp work gives you the chance to gain valuable experience, test different industries, and get your foot in the door. Shazia Ejaz of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation says: "Temp work gives jobseekers the chance to get in the game, gain valuable experience and show their skills. It is a great way to try out an occupation or get your foot in the door of a particular industry."
4 tips to build a career from a temporary job
- Build relationships with teammates: Show you can collaborate, volunteer for extra duties, and demonstrate you'd be a good fit for a permanent role.
- Talk to your manager: Let them know your long-term ambitions and ask about potential next steps.
- Get a reference: If you can't stay on, ask for a written reference highlighting your contributions.
- Build your CV: Identify the highlights and new skills from your temp job, and update your CV accordingly.
Expert advice on team tactics
Management behaviour expert Kathryn Kissell shares insights on building a World Cup-worthy team:
- Understand the system: Take time to learn the patterns and unspoken rules before making changes.
- Develop a 'team brain': Move from individual blame to collective problem-solving.
- Be a giver, not a gripper: Avoid over-compromising or trying to control; find a balance.
- Balance closeness and individuality: Good leaders adjust the balance based on workplace demands.
- Model calm behaviour: Stress is contagious, but so is calmness.
- Build your team's DQ: Stay distinct yet together, like Bellingham and Kane.
Beyond the pitch: football-related careers
Football supports over 1.25 million jobs in the UK, from finance to software engineering. Roles seeing fastest growth include technical delivery managers, finance managers, and nutritionists. Explore opportunities at uk.linkedin.com/jobs/football-jobs.
Jobspot: Haven holiday parks and Hertz car rental are hiring for various roles.
Interestingly, absence rates actually fell during the World Cup, with employees averaging 0.75% sick days compared to the normal 0.85%.
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