Secondments
What is a Secondment?
A secondment is the name given to temporary placement when an employee is assigned to a different area of the business from the one they are already working in, or even a different organisation entirely. A secondment is a great opportunity for an individual to develop their career, their skills and raise their visibility. It can also be a great networking opportunity.
How can a Secondment help your Visibility
A secondment can provide a beneficial boost to your visibility and help improve your profile with the team (or business) you are being seconded to. Depending on the purpose of your secondment it can also be used to develop your relationship with your existing team. The best way to succeed while on your secondment is through preparation, hard work and networking.
When it comes to developing your professional network there really is no substitute for working alongside people and getting to know them on a personal level – a secondment can offer you this opportunity and as a result, this is a really strong way to build your reputation with them. Additionally, the contacts you make may prove an invaluable resource further down the line.
Other benefits of Secondments
A secondment is not just about boosting your visibility, it can also have many other benefits it can be:
- an opportunity to learn new skills
- a confidence boost
- an opportunity to try something new and potentially push you out of your comfort zone
- an opportunity to learn more about a client and understand their business
- a networking opportunity.
