What are some good tech-centric temp agencies in L.A.? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 on Oct 9, 2009 - 5 answers

Best temp agencies in Denver? [more inside]
posted by moonroof on Sep 20, 2009 - 2 answers

Is my perception of being increasingly freezing cold a sign of something wrong with me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 11, 2009 - 17 answers

I was looking in my TEMP folder in a wave of paranoia related to the conficker virus and I found these two files: BoiseNetWiz.his and BoiseNetWiz.txt. I didn't find the text file too illuminating nor did a Google search help too much. What is this file for? Should I delete it?
posted by Red58 on Apr 10, 2009 - 9 answers

Has anyone taken the Office Proficiency Assessment and Certification (OPAC) test recently, or have documentation on what exactly it tests for in Word and Excel? [more inside]
posted by limeswirltart on Mar 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Why is my bedroom consistently 10 degrees warmer than the rest of the house, and what can I do to cool it off? [more inside]
posted by carsonb on Jul 3, 2008 - 24 answers

I just finished a 3 month temp assignment. I'm in the great state of Maine. Can I collect unemployment? [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Jun 5, 2008 - 6 answers

What are good ways of finding temporary non-retail jobs in NYC? [more inside]
posted by goingonit on Mar 29, 2008 - 5 answers

I just bought my first MP3 player and I need some advice on earbuds and song selection. [more inside]
posted by bove on Feb 13, 2008 - 25 answers

Temp work 101: Is temp work just a part-time job on my own terms? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar on Jan 29, 2008 - 7 answers

I'm interested in finding weekend work in NYC. Can anyone steer me in the direction of a good temp agency that might have some sort of focus in that department?
posted by josher71 on Jan 28, 2008 - 2 answers

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

What do I do to tide myself over until my next real job? Shitty retail work or temp work? [more inside]
posted by slow graffiti on Jan 19, 2008 - 28 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

In Northern Virginia, for temporary office work through an agency, how much should I ask the agency for, per hour, in USD? How much will I actually reasonably get? [more inside]
posted by anaelith on Sep 3, 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

Overheating PC problems - is my sensor lying? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Jun 18, 2007 - 4 answers

How much is the Temp Agency that I work for getting paid for my services? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 13, 2007 - 24 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

Any suggestions for a DC agency for temporary legal work? [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty on Dec 4, 2006 - 6 answers

Recommendations for D.C.-area temp agencies? Bonus points if you've had good experiences with one that led to a permanent job at a corporation, foundation, or non-profit.
posted by hazelshade on Nov 9, 2006 - 8 answers

Freelance filter: How much of a cut do temp agencies like Aquent get? [more inside]
posted by slogger on Jul 12, 2006 - 23 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

Winxp laptop: Blue screen, unrequested reboots and mysterious problems. Please help me connect the dots and figure out what's wrong with my computer. [more inside]
posted by miniape on Feb 5, 2006 - 6 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

I am attempting to clean up the parents' computer, as I do every trip home. I am having a problem with the temporary internet files. [more inside]
posted by chiababe on May 7, 2005 - 7 answers

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

On WinXP, every minute, I get a new file in my temp directory, and it appears to be a downloaded webpage. I'm sure I have a virus or summat, but I can't see where. MI. [more inside]
posted by ajbattrick on Jan 4, 2005 - 8 answers

I realize this may have been addressed before, but I would greatly appreciate some job-seeking advice, since I seem to have no clue how to do it [yes, more inside]. [more inside]
posted by O9scar on Oct 3, 2004 - 8 answers

For some temp work, I have to take an accounting skills test tomorrow. I haven't accounted for over five years. Can anyone show me where to find a copy or share with me what I'm likely to find?
posted by Kwantsar on May 10, 2004 - 2 answers