Ready to Temp? Here are the Fastest-Growing Staffing Jobs
You probably already know that a temp job can be a great way to learn a new skill, jump start your career after some time out of the job market, or get your foot in the door toward a permanent position. Over three years, the number of workers in temporary jobs increased 28%. But where are […]
Know Thy Agency — How to Choose the Right Temp Agency
It’s the new economy, as you’ve probably heard. One of the most important things you can do if you’re a job seeker is to research, network and keep your eyes and ears open for new opportunities. And these days, more and more people (actually, about three million!) are using temp firms or staffing agencies to help […]
Listen to Your Temporary Help for Long Term Impact
In the new economy, millions of workers in the U.S. have returned to work in interim, or temp jobs, via staffing agencies. Many of today’s temp jobs are being filled by people with a decade (or two) of experience — [bctt tweet=”in 2010, more than 40% of jobs were held by those 55 and over”] […]
Trial Period for Employees? Consider Temp-to-Perm.
We’re all accustomed to trial periods for software programs, 30-day return policies for appliances, and easy refunds for clothes we return. But what about new employees? It’s hard to imagine parting ways with a recent hire after a few short weeks, even if you’re sure it isn’t working out well. Not only can it be […]