Temporary Agency Etiquette
A temporary job placement agency can help you pick up work while you are looking for full-time employment. These companies provide jobs in a variety of industries. In order to have the best experience, and find the best job, you should follow temporary agency etiquette. In some cases, doing so can turn a temporary job into a permanent one.
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Participation
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Even though it's the agency's job to find you a job, you will be expected to get involved in the process. The main thing the agency does is open the door to opportunity. The pre-qualification process will only take you so far. Once you get in the door, you will have to prove you are qualified and the right person to do the job. If you don't put forth the effort, a temporary agency cannot do much to help you.
Preparation
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It's good temporary agency etiquette to be prepared to interview with the agency. The company will need to know about your skills and qualifications in order to match you with its best clients. It's in the agency's best interest to make good recommendations and placements to ensure repeat business for itself.
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Skills Tests
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Many temporary agencies administer assessment tests to confirm such skills as typing speed or proficiency with programs like Microsoft Word or Excel. Even though you may have listed certain skills on your resume, good temporary agency etiquette requires you to submit to these tests with the understanding that the agency needs to verify those skills.
Share Objectives
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Let the agency know about the type of work you're looking for. Provide the company with one or two industry options and let it know why you would work well in the fields you prefer. You should also let the agency know about the salary range you expect. This gives it a good starting point in finding the right job for you.
Interviews
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You may not need to interview with employers when you're just working as a fill-in for a couple of days. However, if you are being considered as a hire or a temp-to-hire position, you should expect and be prepared for an interview--the same as if you were being considered for a full-time job. The company in need of a temporary employee will trust the agency up to a point, but it will usually expect to interview candidates to make sure it chooses the right person with the right qualifications.
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