Should you accept a bridge job? What would be your considerations for accepting a bridge job?

People should focus on finding the right job for them, but sometimes that can take weeks, months or even years. They may need to consider taking a temporary “bridge job” during that time to pay bills, access health care or meet other needs.
Saw this news story on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/should-you-...)
I graduated in 2020 in the pandemic and I am currently on a traineeship, I guess in some ways traineeships are kind of a bridge job? For those who were struggling in the job search or looking for a mid-career switch.

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WYSW

29 Apr 2021

Hmm.. If I'm already sure of which industry and field of expertise I see myself growing in, then whatever I'm doing now should contribute towards that. Setting the context, a bridge job should serve 2 purpose:

(1) allow me to focus on leveling up my skills without worrying about daily expenses i.e the job should ideally be part-time

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(2) the bridge job itself should be a gateway towards a full-time position that I want

That way, it would be easier for me to articulate during job interviews. At the same time, show prospective employers I'm already putting in the work, while waiting for that opportunity to strike.

If I don't know what I want, I wouldn't see it as "bridge jobs".

You want to position it as such: a valuable experience that allows you to train your soft skills, which is part of your progression. The ability to communicate with clarity puts you way ahead of the pack, especially if you understand the nuances handling people and projects i.e stakeholder management and project management. This was what I did as a fresh grad.

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