Okay, you’re about to start a temp job and you’re feeling a little anxious, but have no fear, these ten temp tips will help you fit in right away and do a great job, maybe even landing a permanent contract.

Be on time on your first day! This may sound pretty obvious, but it’s amazing how many people think it doesn’t matter if they show up at 10am when they should have been there at 08:45.

Don’t be too casual, wear something elegant, but not too individual: you want to go unnoticed, not look like a fashion victim. Girls make sure you wear nice shoes but ones you can walk in as there may be times when you have to walk from one floor to another or go to another office so walking around in high heels may not make you look very efficient!

Be adaptable. Remember that you are a temporary worker, you are not there as a managing director, so always adapt to the task at hand and try not to complain out loud, save your complaints for when you get home.

Don’t get too immersed in office politics or gossip and stay away from any bite that might be going on. This makes you appear trustworthy and more diligent at the same time.

Adapt to how things are done at this particular company and refrain from telling them how your last employer did things. You may see things that could be changed, but make sure you don’t try to change things in your first week.

Strike a balance between adapting to your new company’s culture and being yourself. Trying too hard to just be like your coworkers can backfire in the long run, so don’t be too different, but hold on to who you are, too.

Make sure your hours are consistent and that you don’t show up late and leave early – nothing annoys an employer more than someone taking liberties.

Always ask if you have doubts. Employers would rather spend an extra 5 minutes reviewing something than have an assignment botched, which can take days to rectify.

Keep your expectations realistic. It will take time to understand how things are done and who does what – so don’t panic if you find it takes a few days to adjust – that’s quite expected.

Finally, always try to find a good recruitment agency, so that you feel comfortable talking to the agency about your needs and the types of positions you are looking for.

Now just enjoy your tempting time!