Temporary work is a big part of America’s employment landscape. According to industry stats, 16 million workers were hired through in 2019. The number of people taking on temp work, including those in the dental field, is expected to increase by 2025. In addition, temp work is evenly distributed around different age groups and has become an attractive alternative to full-time work.
Though temping is not for everyone, there are many benefits associated if pursued. Here are 4 major advantages to consider before submitting your resume.
Adjustable Schedule
Regardless of your situation, temporary dental staffing provides flexibility to determine when and how long you want to work each week. If you’re a parent with young children, you can choose to work when your kids are at school. Perhaps you’re working toward an advanced degree and need a schedule that allows you to attend your classes and time to study. With a temp job, you can control your schedule and even work on your days off to earn extra income.
Temp jobs also allow you to take vacations and travel without needing to align your plans with the dental office’s own vacation time period. Flexibility is a key benefit that attracts dental professionals away from full-time, permanent positions.
Competitive Pay
Whether you are utilizing as your main source of income or to merely supplement, you will find that dental professionals working these types of positions are paid competitively. In fact, compensation is often beyond what dental practices are offering.
Dental agencies adapt quickly to changing market conditions. This is because they are always hiring and know the going rate whereas dental practices are slower to react. Additionally, dental agencies often pay a premium to have flexible staff who are willing to work at different times and practices.
Overhead comes into play as well. Agencies do not carry the same “burden” of ongoing expenses as dental practices which allows them to have more money to pay dental professionals. This is a major bonus to those employed as temporary workers.
Travel & Explore Opportunities
Unlike full-time positions, temporary dental staffing allows you to experience different dental practices. Not always having to be in the same location can freshen up your day-to-day life and provide you with opportunities you would otherwise miss out on.
Planning to relocate or find another opportunity close to your home or want to work while you travel? Dental temp jobs allow you to scout new workplaces plus determine where you want to work and live. Think of temping as “test driving” a practice; it gives you a firsthand look at how each office and community works without being fully committed. Compliment your travel by working in cities you might want to explore or maybe to travel to a different location during certain seasons!
Gain Practical Work Experience
No matter how long you are in a temporary dental position, you will learn new skills in your chosen industry every day. You’ll be able to work with different professionals and enhance your professional career at a quicker pace than you would in one permanent job.
Having access to various offices will also expose you to a fair amount of dental practice knowledge, which in turn will build confidence in your abilities. This boosted sense of self-assurance paired with the change of scenery has another hidden advantage: it will make meeting new people and interacting with them easier.
Choose Temporary Work Today
If you think work of this nature in the dental field might be for you, we can help. Our experienced team at Practice Staffing, a , will work with you to place you in an available practice as soon as possible. Call (877) 556-0311 to speak with a trained staffing professional or register for employment today.
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