Short-term jobs are becoming more popular
Short-term jobs are the perfect choice for those looking for flexible working options and want to experience a diverse labour market environment. In recent years, short-term Works has become very popular among people of all ages. Cities such as Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda and Šiauliai offer many opportunities for those looking for temporary employment and the chance to earn extra income.
As more and more workers choose short-term work because of the possibility of combining work with other commitments, it is important for companies to adapt to this trend. Employees' desire for short-term work often stems from the need to have more control over their time, to try out different areas of work or to earn extra money at certain points in their lives.
Short-term jobs have advantages
● Flexibility is one of the most important. Individuals can work for a period of time when it is convenient for them and combine work with other aspects of their life, such as education, other work. Flexibility is important for those who do not want to make a long-term commitment but want to supplement their bank account with earnings. Recruitment agencies such as Retiva often offer a range of support jobs that are geared towards short-term job seekers.
● Short-term jobs also offer the chance to gain new skills and experience in a variety of fields. It can be a great way to try out different job positions and decide which career path you like best. For example, support jobs can include anything from warehouse workers to administrative tasks. The different skills you learn can be useful when looking for a permanent job later.
● Short-term work gives you the opportunity to meet new people and make useful contacts that can help you find a job or get recommendations in the future.
Retiva's recruitment partner offers a wide range of short-term jobs during the high season in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys and other cities. As one of the leading recruitment agencies, Retiva ensures that its employees get the right working conditions and competitive salaries, even when working for short periods of time.
Making it easier for the long-term unemployed and the inexperienced to find work
Short-term jobs are also a great way for people who have been out of work for a long time, or who have recently graduated, to integrate into the labour market. It helps to avoid large gaps on your CV and allows you to enter the labour market more quickly. Potential employers are rather sceptical about gaps in time spent out of work. Unless the reason for the absence is positive or understandable (e.g. volunteering, travel, refresher courses, maternity/paternity leave), such arguments can counteract any negative employer's impression of sick leave.
For employers:
● Long-term unemployment can call into question a person's motivation, responsibility or ability to remain productive in a new job, whether it is short-term or not.
● A longer break may mean that a person may have lost important skills or knowledge, especially if their job is very dynamic or in a technological field. Employers may fear that the employee will be less effective and need additional time to train.
● Long breaks can be a sign of instability in regular jobs, especially if it involves frequent changes of work, not because the job was short-term.
Types of short-term work (forms)
● Open-ended jobs and employment contracts: such contracts are for a specific project/job with no clear end date, and the employee can work until the project is finished or the company's workload is simply reduced. Open-ended contracts are usually for seasonal work with a very vague end date and for newly opened production lines where teams are still being built.
● Fixed-term jobs and fixed-term employment contracts: these jobs have a predefined end date (e.g. 2 months), but in almost all cases the recruitment partner Retiva offers a short-term job with the possibility of extending the contract. The companies that employ our staff tend to keep good employees for longer or even permanent work.
● „Freelance” work: short-term projects undertaken by self-employed people and collaborations with different companies or clients. For example, a self-employed person (usually self-employed) providing photography services goes to photograph a wedding for six hours.
Whether you're a student or an experienced worker, recruitment agencies like Retiva can help you find a temporary job in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Panevėžys or any other Lithuanian city. It is important to note that short-term jobs and vacancies are filled very quickly due to demand. Therefore, if you don't want to miss out on the chance to get a job, you are likely to see all the short-term vacancies on our facebook page.
