\u201cInterim professionals? They\u2019re like seagulls. They shit on everything and fly off. Yes, well, don\u2019t take it personally. But that\u2019s how it is!\u201d<\/p>\n
My introduction to the Head of Purchasing started somewhat awkwardly. But I did have to agree with him to a certain extent. Interim professionals do \u2018fly\u2019 away at some point. \u2019Ad interim\u2019 literally means \u2018in the meantime\u2019. <\/p>\n
On the other hand, his rather blunt treatment by this biased boss made it clear what my place was in the pecking order straight away.<\/p>\n
Interim work is dynamic. You get on board somewhere. You find your way around lightning fast. Establish contacts in all relevant layers of the organisation. After that, it\u2019s about making miles. <\/p>\n
You are not just a \u2018subject matter expert\u2019 within your field. You will also have to be knowledgeable about business operations: marketing, financial administration, web design, sales, etc. <\/p>\n
\u2026and thick skin would be an advantage too.<\/p>\n
After a few jobs, you often figure out what suits you best. The dynamic, the adventure and the project-based nature of an interim job. Or the certainty, the team spirit and the long-term nurturing of a \u2018traditional\u2019 employment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cInterim professionals? They\u2019re like seagulls. They shit on everything and fly off. Yes, well, don\u2019t take it personally. But that\u2019s how it is!\u201d My introduction to the Head of Purchasing … <\/p>\n