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\n\tIf you\u2019ve been hired for a \u201ctemp-to-perm\u201d job or offered a temporary contract with the possibility of becoming a full time employee, this can work out well for you in a few key ways. First, if you decide after your short contract period that the company culture isn\u2019t for you, the work you complete can\u2019t take your career where you\u2019d like it to go, or you simply don\u2019t love your boss, you can depart with your career, reputation and resume strongly intact. On the other hand, if you decide that you like the company and you want to stay, you\u2019ll have three to six months to convince your employer to hire you full time. Here are a few moves that can help, especially if you apply them starting on your very first day.<\/p>\n
\n\tYou\u2019re new, and nobody at the company knows very much about you, so don\u2019t be shocked to learn that as superficial as it sounds, you WILL be judged on your attire. So make sure your clothing is neat, well fitting, in good repair, and a match for the culture around you. Nice, dignified clothing shows respect for the organization and your coworkers. And your clothing can make it clear that you\u2019re trying to fit in. Just don\u2019t show off or stand out by overdressing, and you\u2019ll make a strong statement without saying a word.<\/p>\n
\n\tMake a concerted effort to meet the people around you, remember their names, and find common ground that can help you build meaningful friendships. You won\u2019t regret doing this, no matter what happens with the job. In the meantime, you\u2019ll be forming alliances with those who can help you improve both your performance and your impact.<\/p>\n
\n\tLearn all you can about the company, its history, and how its business model works. This information might come in handy, and your interest can come off as a desire to become part of the team. Hiring managers usually want to select and hire the people who genuinely want to be there, so if there\u2019s something about the company that piques your curiosity, inspires you, or makes you proud, let it show.<\/p>\n
\n\tThere\u2019s no need to set the bar unreasonably high, but try to perform as if it\u2019s your first week every week. Recognize that you\u2019re being evaluated all the time, and without burning yourself out or working overtime without pay, make sure your work ethic reflects your very best.<\/p>\n