Searching for Jobs
B) Applying for Jobs
3) Applying to Temporary (Temp) Agencies
What is a Temp Agency?
A temp agency,or an employment agency, is a business matches members of the agency with employers.
When an employer needs to find temporary help quickly, they often use temporary agencies.
How can a Temp Agency help me?
A temporary agency can provide
Different Kinds of Temporary Work
Temporary agencies offer various work assignments within different organizations -- usually involving office work or manual labour. The variety can allow you to try out different types of jobs to see what you like.
The assignments can be as short as one day. Often, they last for several months.
Temporary Assignments Sometimes Lead to Long-term Work
Any temporary assignment can lead to full-time employment. An organization may realize that they need extra help for a longer period of time. As an experienced worker, they make keep you on longer-- maybe evenly permanently!
Get Experience and Improve Your Skills
You can also improve your experience, skills and resume by working through a temp agency.
Where can I find a Temp Agency?
Every major city will have a number of temporary agencies with who you can register.
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.
Use the Internet or yellow pages to locate a temp agency near you.
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