For Employers Resume Center Resume Builder Interview Center Books Temp Resume Success Story Kenneth's Resume Kenneth's fingers fly on the keyboard, and he has earned a reputation for top performance as a data entry clerk. He spent the last three years working in temp positions, and has gained valuable experience in diverse industries. But the fact is that the temporary staffing industry is hot, and temp workers are realizing a myriad of benefits from this type of employment. In this line of work, data entry can get really boring, really fast. Temping lets me test the waters in different companies.
Many temporary workers face a quandary about how to present their experience.
In many cases, the work experience consists of a number of short-term assignments. Listing these in chronological order will surely give the appearance of job-hopping. Kenneth overcame this by creating one category for all of his temp work. He listed the name of the agency as his employer, and provided highlights of his work experience. He used a bulleted list to describe interesting assignments.