Becoming a Professional Interim - how we can help
Have you ever considered becoming a professional Interim, but are unsure what is involved, what the benefits are, and where to start? At True North Talent, we specialise in food and drink manufacturing recruitment and we have a very successful Interim division. Here are some of the benefits of becoming an interim:
Flexibility
You can decide when you want to take time out and have a greater degree of control around when you work. Roles vary in length, allowing you the flexibility to pick and choose when you work.
Experience
Working for multiple organisations provides with a breadth of experience you might not face in a long-term permanent job. All food businesses work differently and so you will broaden your expertise and skills, gain exposure to multiple processes, technology and teams. This will in turn mean you will excel at adapting to various cultures, teams and management styles.
Expanding you network
It is an ideal form of networking, as you experience many different organisations - offering potential opportunities now and in the future. Every Interim opportunity you take will allow you to meet new people and build your network within the industry.
Earning Potential
Interim professionals are usually paid a day rate. They can command a higher pay rate due to the urgent need for their expertise and the transient nature of their work.
How can True North Talent Help?
We can help you set up your limited company; we can introduce you and your manufacturing expertise to a wealth of relevant clients; we can provide advice and guidance on pay rates; we ALWAYS pay you on time - regardless if we are awaiting payment from our clients.
We’ll also be brutally honest about the downsides to being an interim, it’s not all positive!
If you are considering taking the leap into the Interim world, call our interim team today on 0161 399 1575 for a confidential discussion.
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Fiona McDonald
Business Operations Manager
Fiona McDonald is an experienced recruitment professional with a degree in Hospitality Management. With more than 25 years' recruitment industry experience, having worked across temporary and permanent agency recruitment, in-house and executive search, she has supported businesses and senior professionals across Food & Drink Manufacturing recruitment, Engineering, HVAC, Fire & Security, Commercial and Hospitality.
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