What to Expect On Your First Day as a Temporary Employee

At Laufer, we know that your first day as a temporary employee can be stressful. It is all new to you, and you want to do your best. You got the job because of your skills, experience and personality. Now, your Laufer recruiter will be available to support you on your first day – and beyond, of course – as you set out to do your new job.

We recommend that you aim to arrive early – 15 minutes or so. This additional time will give you an opportunity to take in your new surroundings, settle down, and leave some leeway if you should run into any delays. If you do run into traffic or are late for any reason, you should call your Laufer recruiter who will then notify the client of your delay.

We know your morning will be busy, as you learn more about your new position and meet the people whom you will be working with. Your Laufer recruiter will look forward to a call from you on your lunch break to check in and let us know how your day is going.

You will submit a signed timesheet by the end of the business day on Fridays. Paychecks are mailed or direct deposited to you every Friday as well.

We know that many temporary employees are also in the process of finding permanent positions. If you need to schedule interviews, please try to hold them in the early morning, late afternoon or at lunch. Keep in mind, of course, that it is important to do your best work at all times. We have experienced many occasions when a company has decided to offer a role permanently to a temporary employee.

While every first day is different, you can be sure of one thing – that your Laufer recruiter will be available to support you in your role.