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Temps
Introduction to temping
CPL Jobs is the leading provider of temporary, contract and permanent staff in Ireland. With a client list that is unmatched in the recruitment industry, CPL Jobs gives candidates the opportunity to get valuable experience through temp contracts with some of the top employers in Ireland.
CPL Jobs provides office support staff to large and small businesses from manufacturing, financial services, technology and services. With 20 years’ experience in recruiting temporary staff, CPL Jobs is one of the most respected providers of office support professionals in Ireland.
CPL Jobs’ team specialising in the recruitment of temp workers includes some of the most experienced consultants in the industry. This expertise in matching candidates with suitable temp roles, results in both client and candidate satisfaction.
Temping as a career choice
Temping has risen in popularity in the past few years amongst a range of jobseekers and professionals seeking flexible work options.
It is no longer a stopgap for people between permanent jobs; the flexibility and opportunity to gain varied on-the-job experience has resulted in many candidates choosing temping as a professional career option.
Temporary positions offer candidates flexibility, the opportunity to gain more experience and enhance skills sets, as well as meeting new people in a variety of industries. As CPL Jobs specialises in key office vacancies for small, medium and large companies throughout Ireland, there is a wide range of temporary opportunities available to committed candidates.
Advantages of being a temporary worker:
- Competitive hourly rates
- Get paid weekly
- 20 days paid annual leave a year
- Flexible working hours
- Short or long-term assignments to suit your personal needs
Payment and Timesheets
CPL Jobs operates an efficient, organised timesheet system in order to pay temporary staff on a weekly basis.
Timesheets can be downloaded from CPL Jobs’ website by candidates. Temporary workers complete their time sheets on a weekly basis before passing them to the relevant supervisor in the company they are working to be authorised.
Once a candidate’s timesheet has been authorised, the candidate must fax it to the number provided by their consultant in CPL Jobs.
Timesheets must be received by a specified time each week in order for payment to be processed and paid the next week. Timesheets received after this deadline will not be processed until the following week.
Temporary candidates are required to provide their recruitment consultant at CPL Jobs with the following details prior to commencing a temporary assignment:
- Bank details
- Account holder
- PPS number
- P45
Weekly Temp Timesheet:
Click to Download CPL Temp Weekly Timesheet
Monthly Contractor Timesheet
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Temping with CPL Jobs
To be considered for temporary work with any of CPL Jobs clients, you must first register with CPL Jobs as a temp. The sign up process with CPL Jobs is very straightforward and should take no longer than one hour.
You should first send a copy of your most up-to-date CV, along with your contact details, to one of the consultants in CPL Job’s temp division.
The second step of signing up as a temp with CPL Jobs involves meeting with a consultant at CPL Job’s offices, following contact from a recruitment consultant to arrange a time and date. If invited to meet with a consultant your should bring along a copy of relevant referee details and photo identification such as a passport, driving licence or ID card.
As part of this meeting, a CPL Jobs recruitment consultant will interview you about your work experience to date.
In addition, you will be requested to complete numerical, verbal and logical reasoning tests as part of the skills evaluation for candidates.
How temps can make a good impression in an interview
Although an interview is not required for all temporary positions, it is always good for candidates to be prepared for an interview.
To make a good impression at interview, CPL Jobs consultants offer the following advice to temporary work candidates:
Research
Always research the company. Research includes reading information provided by a CPL Jobs consultant or reading information on the company website. You should be aware of the company’s competitors, target markets and customers, prior to the interview.
Professional appearance
Dress appropriately in professional office attire.
Attitude
Try not to be nervous. You will be better able to sell yourself if you are calm, clear and confident.
Body language
Ensure you make regular eye contact with the interviewer and don’t forget to smile!
Integrity
Be honest and truthful about your experience and achievements in the workplace.
Practice
Prepare your own questions in advance of the interview. Practice answering them with friends, family or in front of the mirror.
Visit our interviews section for detailed advice on interview preparation.