Temporary Work Job Services

Temporary workers may perform administrative duties.

Temporary job services offer short-term job opportunities for qualified applicants. A worker placed in a short-term assignment reports directly to her recruiting agency and receives her paycheck directly from her temporary job service provider.

Application Procedure

Prospective temporary employees complete an application process and may need to authorize a criminal background check. Temporary job service providers normally require an interview and may ask that applicants complete a computer test designed to evaluate their level of knowledge of commonly used software programs.

Function

Temporary job workers are often called to provide task coverage for permanent employees who are ill, on vacation or on short- or long-term disability leave. Companies may also request short-term workers from temp agencies to provide workload relief during special projects or after lay-offs.

Job Length

Employment offered by temporary work job services can range from one day to several weeks or months, depending on a company's needs. Some temporary job firms offer clients the option to hire temporary employees as permanent company employees after a trial work period.

Considerations

Temporary job service providers may not always have work for qualified applicants. Boston College recommends that people interested in short-term work register with more than one temporary job service provider to increase the chances of receiving work offers.

References

• Boston College: Working for Temp Agencies
• Columbia University Center for Career Education: Finding a Job-Temporary Jobs