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More than “just a job”: The benefits of temp jobs

When you’re looking for work but nothing seems to be happening fast enough, you may feel close to giving up. Yes, permanent employment provides job security and steady pay, but there comes a point when you need to start earning again.  Temporary jobs  can help fill in gaps in your resume, teach you new skills, provide experience and, in some cases, lead to permanent employment. What is a temporary job? Temporary employment is often facilitated through a third-party agency – temp agencies. Through these agencies, job seekers are interviewed to determine their skill set, wants, needs and availability. Companies work with these agencies to get temp workers to fulfill short-term needs in their organization. Temporary employees are often paid through the temp agency, so are never true employees of the business they’re doing work for. Temps can be hired for office work, manual labour or seasonal work. These jobs can be broad or very specific in terms of what skills and educational ba

5 Reasons to Work at Tim Hortons

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Whether you’re 16 or 61, you want to work someplace where you are valued, where you can learn, and where you can be part of a great team. Working at Tim Hortons can give you that while giving you independence and self-confidence. Whether you’re looking for your first job, a second job or a post-retirement gig,  Tim Hortons jobs  cater to all types of job-seekers. If you’re unsure, here are five reasons to work at Tim Hortons: 1. Lots of locations Most communities have at least one Tim Hortons location. Some bigger cities have one on practically every corner. How is this a benefit? The more locations, the more jobs! This also means you can work where you live. For students and seniors, jobs that you can walk to or are close to public transit stops are crucial. Tim Hortons locations tend to be on busy, high-traffic streets with lots of visibility. This means getting to and from work is safe and easy. 2. Flexibility Are you a student looking for their first job? Are you