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Checklist: 5 things to consider when finding the perfect temporary professional
To ensure that the temporary professional fits your needs well, there are some important prerequisites to consider. It is not only about finding a qualified person, but also about creating the right framework for the collaboration. By considering these factors in advance, you can increase the likelihood of a successful and stable temporary assignment.
Addcapacity.com is Denmark’s largest platform for freelancers, temporary professionals and interim consultants and gives companies fast access to more than 3,000 validated profiles within Finance, IT, HR and Marketing.
Companies use temporary professionals in several situations, for example when:
- An employee is on parental leave, other leave or, for other reasons, is away for a longer period.
- An employee has left, and a temporary professional can cover the need until a permanent replacement has been found.
- Additional resources are needed for larger projects or during periods with a particularly high workload.
1. Good questions when defining the profile of the temporary professional
Before you look for a temporary professional, it is important to have a clear idea of the role the person should play in the team and which tasks need to be solved. By defining the profile thoroughly, you increase the likelihood of finding the right candidate. Consider the following:
- What role should the temporary professional play in the team?
- Which tasks should the person be able to handle?
- Which tasks would it be good for the person to be able to handle, but are not essential?
- Is industry experience an advantage or a requirement?
- Which systems, tools or platforms should the person know?
- Which languages should the person be able to speak and/or write?
- Is there flexibility in the temporary assignment – does all work need to be done at the office, or can some be handled from home?
This applies whether you are looking for a Controller, Finance Manager or Bookkeeper, a Developer or IT Project Manager, an HR Partner or Recruitment Consultant, or a Marketing Manager, Copywriter, Graphic Designer or Digital Specialist.
2. Define your actual needs – a temporary assignment does not have to be full time
When an employee is on parental leave or other leave, or the company is in the process of hiring a new employee, a temporary professional can ensure that the work continues without interruption. A temporary assignment does not have to be full time but can also be 60, 80, 100 or 120 hours per month – or variable according to need. The period can be shorter or longer and can be adjusted as needed, giving the company a flexible and efficient solution.
This could, for example, be a Finance function that needs an experienced Controller three days a week. An IT team that temporarily lacks a Project Manager. An HR department that needs additional recruitment capacity. Or a Marketing team that needs a Marketing Manager or creative specialist for a limited period.
3. Ensure stability and continuity
Unlike people between jobs, who often continue to look for permanent employment during the assignment, freelancers and dedicated temporary professionals are used to time-limited collaborations and work with focus throughout the entire period. This provides a stable resource with a significantly lower risk of interruptions along the way.
This is particularly important in functions where continuity matters greatly. It could be ongoing reporting in Finance, a critical IT project, recruitment processes in HR or campaigns and production in Marketing.
4. Find the right expertise – choose from the best
Finding a temporary professional who is a good match for both the tasks and the required skills is crucial to a successful collaboration. A temporary professional can cover a wide range of skills within Finance, IT, HR and Marketing.
In Finance, this can include everything from bookkeeping, controlling and reporting to financial management. Within IT, it can include development, data, AI, IT security and project management. In HR, it can include recruitment, HR processes and organisational development. And within Marketing, it can include strategic planning, content marketing, social media, email automation and graphic design.
It is not only about finding a person who can handle the day-to-day tasks, but also about ensuring that the person can contribute effectively to the team and the company’s objectives. A good match means that the temporary professional’s skills and experience support your existing activities and can help create momentum from day one.
At Addcapacity.com, you will find more than 3,000 validated profiles within Finance, IT, HR and Marketing, many of whom are interested in temporary assignments. We first help clarify your needs and then identify three strong candidates who match the tasks, skills and scope.
5. Use the temporary assignment as an opportunity for development
In addition to covering a temporary need, a temporary assignment can also be an opportunity to bring new skills into the company.
If, for example, you want to strengthen the Finance function, an experienced Controller can contribute new methods for reporting and forecasting. An IT Specialist can bring knowledge of AI, data or IT security. An HR professional can contribute experience in recruitment or organisational development. And a Marketing Specialist can strengthen areas such as content marketing, social media, e-commerce, digital advertising, search engine optimisation (SEO) or marketing automation.
In this way, the temporary assignment can not only ensure that the work continues, but also contribute to development and renewal within the team.
A temporary professional can therefore be an experienced specialist in a specific area, if that is what you need, and can contribute new perspectives and tools that can strengthen the function and the team’s way of working.
The key considerations
- Define the role and tasks precisely
- Adapt the number of hours to the actual need
- Prioritise stability throughout the entire period
- Match experience to the specific situation
- Use the temporary assignment for professional development
A concrete example: A Finance Manager goes on parental leave at the same time as the company needs to improve its reporting. An experienced temporary professional can both ensure day-to-day operations and contribute new methods that the Finance team can continue using after the temporary assignment.
Quickly get in touch with 3 strong candidates
Write a short description of your needs. We then recommend three candidates for you to choose from. You choose the right person – it could not be easier!
We are ready to help with as much or as little advice as you want along the way. We can help clarify the role, the tasks, the specific skills and the relevant background. We then identify three strong candidates who match both professionally and in terms of the scope of the temporary assignment.
Typically, the collaboration can be up and running within 1–2 weeks. Call +45 29930790 for a conversation about the possibilities.
