In times of economic decline, job security is an important consideration for many people.

Temporary work is increasingly being regarded as an alternative option.

According to Blue Arrow, the leading recruitment company, people who are prepared to give up the apparent security of a full time job could find that temporary work is a route to success in a competitive job market.

Branch manager Carol Mullins said: Flexible working has been a buzz word in the job market for some time and temporary work is often regarded as a viable solution.