5 Surefire Ways To Turn A Part-Time Gig Into A Full-Time Job

One of the ways people are surviving in this tough economy is by cobbling together part-time or temp jobs. According to a July 2012 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 8.2 million workers are employed part-time or in temporary positions, working without job security or benefits. Is it possible to turn these gigs into permanent jobs?

Tim Whitney, author of "The Fast Track 50 -- The Get-Ahead Guide for Temporary Employees," recommends these five tips to fast track yourself into a permanent job: