For those who are currently working as a temporary employee (preferably in customer service or admin/office positions) -- are you able to find steady work as a temp? How are things in your area for temp work?
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posted by speedythepolkaboy
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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What are the best practices for getting steady temp work through an agency? What can I be doing now to get more consistent and varied jobs?
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posted by ActionPopulated
on Sep 8, 2012 -
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What's the real way to get through to hiring managers? I know that its a tough economy right now but I feel as though I've tried everything that the "experts" say to do but to no avail. How can this recent college grad break into the field of her dreams?
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posted by lovelygirl
on Feb 1, 2012 -
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NYC Temp Agency Filter: Anyone have experience with AccounTemps, or reccomendations for good temp agencies in Manhattan?
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posted by thereemix
on Jan 27, 2012 -
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A friend helped me to get a temp position at her office. If a better and permanent offer for another position comes along before my temp contract is up, what would be the ethical thing to do?
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posted by sorrysockpuppet
on Nov 2, 2011 -
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Multiple brand new jobs opening at my company. Was planning to apply for all of them, as they're fairly the same. However, was just told there's a
particular job coming open, and supervisors want to sponsor me as the applicant of choice. Apply for one job, or apply for all? Specifics inside.
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posted by Ys
on Nov 4, 2010 -
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How do I convince the temping agency that I am working for to let me reduce my work hours, but not fire me altogether?
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posted by Year of meteors
on May 28, 2010 -
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I have some time between the end of my residency and my new job. I'm not really interested in going back to the world of coffee-slinging for a few months. I'm curious about the temping market in Philly right now. Are there jobs? What temp companies do folks recommend? Is there enough temp work right now for someone to sustain a living?
posted by itsonreserve
on Nov 12, 2009 -
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Can anyone recommend a Denver temp agency for "creatives" or for "information professionals"?
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posted by scratch
on Jul 6, 2009 -
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I work through Kelly Services in a long-term temp position at a huge multinational. I got a phone call today from Kelly Services saying they were giving all professional employees at the MNC a 5% pay cut, effective June 29. What can I do -- besides walk?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 17, 2009 -
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Need a briefer on all things temping, how to get a temp job when your office experience is minimal (but not your knowledge), and recommendations for staffing agencies in the Moorestown/Collingswood/Philly NJ suburbs area.
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posted by schroedinger
on Jun 3, 2009 -
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JUST started at one temp agency. Should I put it on my resume for the next one I apply at?
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posted by raygan
on Feb 24, 2009 -
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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.
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posted by Metroid Baby
on Jan 23, 2008 -
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[Law Job Filter] I don't have a lot of options, help me pick the one that is the least likely to ruin my career and make me default on my loans!
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posted by whoaali
on Dec 9, 2007 -
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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.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Nov 14, 2007 -
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Can anyone recommend a temping/job agency in London? Also, any advice on how to approach finding a job when you're a new graduate with zero work experience (and a crummy degree) would be gratefully received.
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posted by cillit bang
on Jul 14, 2005 -
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What's the best way to approach a temp service? Walk in? Call? How to dress? etc.
posted by drezdn
on Jan 19, 2004 -
8 answers
