1. Be indispensable.

Yes, you may argue that doing your job duties already makes you a crucial part of the system. While this is right, there are several other temp workers in the picture who want to become full- timers. The competition is fierce; it takes more than being available and dedicated to your work to outperform your competitors. You need to go the extra mile to increases your chances. This is why you need to make yourself indispensable.

Note that being indispensable does not translate to pushing yourself too hard. You do not have to overwork yourself to get an offer. However, you can ask to take up additional duties within your department or even offer to help in other aspects, for instance, standing in for an absentee or helping a co-worker.

Another way to be indispensable is to tackle every new task with 100% enthusiasm. Your professional work ethic should always be on display, alongside your strong skillset. If there are certain tasks other workers avoid, you can offer to handle them and deliver as expected. While at it, do not ignore your soft skills. From ensuring punctuality to maintaining a positive attitude and dressing the part, you also want to do the little things right.

Remember, the goal is to prove to your employers that you will be a valuable long-term addition to their team.

2. Build relevant and valuable relationships

Besides doing your job duties diligently, you can increase your chances of landing a full-time role by building relationships. Invest time and effort into meeting and knowing more people at all levels of the organization. You can grab lunch with co-workers or strike up a conversation on general career advice.

Building personal-level relationships with your co-workers prepare you for an easy transition into the permanent role. After all, you already know who does what in the system, and you can easily determine where you stand. Another significant benefit of building these relationships is the expansion of your network. It is always advisable to know as many people as you can in the corporate world – no one knows who they might run to in the future.

3. Ask for feedback.

You want to build your skills and improve your experience as a temp worker. Asking for the honest inputs of your superiors or co-workers can help you with this. Feel free to ask your supervisor about his thoughts on your performance and how you can improve. When you do this, you are improving yourself and showing your superiors that you care about the organization, as evident in your quest to get better at your work. It is far easier for employees to upgrade temp employees who care about career and skills development into full-time positions.

4. Communicate your desire for a full-time position.

This is the final piece of the puzzle. You must show that you are interested in the opportunity to transition from temp to full-time arrangement. While discussing this with your supervisor, make sure to hammer on how much you enjoy the work, the environment, and your commitment to helping the organization achieve its set goals and objectives. Lastly, ask how to go about getting hired as a permanent employee to make long-term impacts in the organization.

Finally, if you get a negative response after implementing these tips, you may need to give it time, work harder, and retry.