Temporary clerical officer roles

Hi all!

New here but need some help and advice. I am currently in a part time (4 day) job .. I've been applying for the temporary clerical officer jobs since last year. I got past the interviews and have been offered a position but it is only for 4 weeks ( with 4 weeks training prior). I am being pressed for an answer but basically is it worth giving up my part time job for an 8 week contract just to get my foot in the door?

I feel so stupid because I've been trying for these types of jobs for quite a while because I want to apply for a mortgage in the coming years and need a mortgagable job which a part time one won't count as, but it's money in weekly. I don't know what to do . My partner can't find work here so I'm the sole earner at the minute, any advice or if someone has had a similar role or offer? I was so disappointed when I read it was for 8 weeks.

pvirewest said:

I've been applying for the temporary clerical officer jobs since last year.

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pvirewest said:

because I want to apply for a mortgage in the coming years and need a mortgagable job

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You will not get a mortgage with a temporary job?

You would need a permanent job.

You applied for a temporary job and you got one?

Are you confusing part-time with temporary?

They are very different.

Sorry yes the position I was offered was an 8 week temporary clerical . I am in a part time job currently . I know I need a permanent job for a mortgage . What I'm asking if anyone who has had these very short temporary positions had it turn into a permanent position or been called for another job etc . I know my part time job will not get me a mortgage and neither will a temporary one but as a seaway into that sector .

please edit your first post to eliminate the confusion.

I'm still confused, is your part time job permanent?

You might be better to try and expand your current role into full time hours.