I’ve been at my current job – as a temp – for over a year. I want and need a more permanent job, but I’m concerned that my temp status might look bad to prospective employers. [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Jan 23, 2008 - 20 answers

Have you worked for a temp agency in New York City? Which one? [more inside]
posted by sondrialiac on Jan 3, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm a post-Ph.D. (not computer science, alas, but history) and have decided to seek my fortune outside academia. I have lots of experience organizing and researching and analyzing and presenting and teaching all sorts of things in all sorts of contexts, and have made my CV into a resume that shows I'm not just another egghead. Unfortunately, I'm coming up empty handed after several months of a full-court press, and I'm thinking it's time to contact headhunting/recruiting agencies that might be interested in someone like me. I'd love your thoughts and suggestions on which firms to contact in the New York area. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog on Nov 14, 2007 - 9 answers

Temping in Chicago [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Jul 23, 2007 - 9 answers

Is my employer breaking the law by keeping people as temps for several years? The work is skilled and many people work for 3 or more years as temps before being made permanent employees. [more inside]
posted by Charlie Lesoine on Jul 8, 2007 - 13 answers

What can you tell me about "internal temps" or "floaters" at large companies? [more inside]
posted by staggernation on Jan 26, 2007 - 13 answers

Temp agencies in Toronto... [more inside]
posted by SassHat on May 12, 2006 - 3 answers

Can I break a temp-agency contract to work full-time? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2006 - 12 answers

TempFilter: I'm looking (at the request of a friend) for a high-quality temp agency in the Pittsburgh area (city or South suburbs). Office work-type assignments. Any recommendations? Thanks!
posted by jeanmari on Nov 2, 2005 - 1 answer

Anyone here ever kicked off their "back to the world of employment adventure" by using a temp agency? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari on Apr 25, 2005 - 23 answers