Companies hire referred temp workers 55% faster than cold applicants (SHRM 2025). If you perform well during temp shifts and express interest, many employers will offer you a permanent position within 3-6 months.

Employers often prefer converting temp workers to permanent employees. According to the American Staffing Association, 90% of staffing employees say temporary work made them more employable, and 49% enter temp work specifically to find permanent positions.

Employer benefits:

• Reduced risk: they've seen your work firsthand
• Lower recruiting costs: saves $4,000-15,000 per hire in recruitment expenses
• Faster onboarding: you already know their systems and culture
• Proven culture fit: they know you work well with the team
• than cold applicants