With unemployment levels at all-time highs, and a marketplace rich with available talent, it’s common for thousands of candidates to be vying for one open position. That’s right—thousands. How can you make yourself heard with all that noise and competition? The answer: a great staffing agency.

Turning a temporary assignment into a permanent post is often the goal of workers who choose to sign on with temporary staffing companies. In fact, in a recent study by American Staffing Association (ASA), 75% of staffing employees see temporary and contract work as a path to a permanent job. Here’s some advice on how to achieve a permanent position right alongside your coworker.