As a full-time temp worker you need certain skills, even when it's not an especially important position
The following basics are particularly desirable in sales and service:

  • analytical thinking
  • an open and friendly manner with customers
  • a love of order
  • team spirit and collegiality
  • high resilience
  • willingness to put in extra hours

Above all, willingness to put in extra hours and a love of order are of particular importance, because in such fields you're constantly on your feet and must not forget to keep everything tidy. You should also be comfortable with common spreadsheet programs and cash register systems. You don't need specific vocational training in sales for such positions, but it's always an advantage. If you have no experience in this field so far, you should be ready to learn certain things. No master ever fell from the sky, and surely never will.

Getting started as a full-time temp worker

If you have no sufficient work experience so far and haven't completed relevant professional training either, it's not uncommon to start with a two-week onboarding period. This is usually even paid decently. In these 14 days you learn all the important things for a successful day-to-day on site. That way you get up to speed and can fit well into the working routine. After this phase, though, you have to become independent in order to meet the requirements. Not infrequently, such a temp worker is let go again at the end of the probationary period. This is especially the case when performance was too poor or work was too slow. So you should always stay diligent and always give it your best. Some people unfortunately don't. The consequence often comes faster than expected, in the form of a termination. Until the end of the probationary period you're a shaky candidate and have hardly any legal chance of doing anything about it.

Important benefits of being a full-time temp worker

A full-time temp worker can benefit from numerous advantages, above all the reduced-cost health insurance. You get it on genuinely very favorable terms. The same of course applies to long-term care insurance. In addition, a full-time temp worker is always entitled to paid vacation and must also be paid in case of illness. As a full-time temp worker you're also covered by pension insurance. So you don't have to fear any losses. You're also more flexible with regard to the working hours you have to provide as a full-time temp worker. You are a firm part of the team, but can hope for more understanding. A certain team spirit counts as well, though. This is especially relevant if there are other temp workers on site. If you're interested in a good, collegial relationship, you should always be obliging and above all considerate.