What's this ? The temporary worker signs an "assignment contract" with the temporary work company, which will make him temporarily available to a company (replacement of an absent employee, boom in activity, etc.). If the temporary work contract is the rule, temporary work companies can also place job seekers on CDD and CDI (Pôle Emploi no longer has this monopoly) and, since March 2014, offer a "temporary CDI", which combines security of the CDI and diversity of missions. Long associated with precarious employment, reserved for low-skilled populations, temporary work is increasingly chosen rather than suffered.
Why is it going up? In addition to offering rights at least equal to those of employees on permanent contracts, with often higher salaries, temporary work also makes it possible to better balance professional and personal time. After fourteen years in the public service, Emmanuelle, a nurse, chose a temporary job to "avoid falling into routine and discover new working methods" . “At Appel Médical, I started working right away. Today, I earn 1.5 times more than before and I manage to keep some free time. For the first time, I did not work at Christmas! » For Generation Y, temporary work also allows them to have a panoramic view of the job market, to find which company corresponds best to their values.
Know before doing it. Choose your agency according to your profile:there are general agencies and specialists (paramedical, building, etc.). Knowing how to adapt is essential:“You have to (re)prove yourself every time” , confirms Emmanuelle.
Where to get information? www.prismemploi.eu (directory of temporary employment companies, practical advice…).
