Searching for Jobs
A) Where Are the Jobs
3) Temporary Agencies
What is a Temp Agency?
A Temp Agency, also called an Employment Agency, is a business that matches employers looking to quickly fill a position (usually temporarily) with appropriately-skilled employees. Many such agencies maintain files of individuals with an interest in temporary employment.
Temp Agencies Can Give You a "Foot in the Door"
A temporary agency can refer you to a variety of short-term work assignments. They can involve office work and manual labour. The assignments can be as short as one day. Sometimes they can be month-long assignments, and any any of them can lead to full-time employment.
Many companies only find out that they need full-time help through temporary agency assignments. If you prove to be a fit for the company, they may be able to employ your longer term.
You can also improve your experience, skills and resume by working through a temp agency. Another plus is that you can "try out" different types of jobs which can help you decide what job is right for you.
Where Can I Find a Temp Agency?
Every major city will have a variety of temporary agencies with which you can register. To find a listing of agencies:
- Use a Yellow Pages phone book
- Online Yellow Pages directory (www.yellowpages.ca and search for "Temporary Employment Agencies")
- Use your internet searching skills. Use Google or Yahoo, with the search words "Employment Agencies Ottawa" .
When you call an agency, they will often ask you to send in a resume. They may also have you come in for an interview and to do some testing.
Resources
ADECCO
http://www.adecco.com
www.yellowpages.ca (search for "Temporary Employment Agencies")
C) Resumes