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Step 1
Use search engines like Google and Yahoo. Enter the key words "temporary position online," "temporary jobs" or "project-based positions." Seek out companies that are looking to fill temporary positions.
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Step 2
Browse through sites such as Net-Temps, WetFeet and Indeed (see links below). These portals list temporary positions in companies across the United States.
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Step 3
Target a search sector. If you are looking for a temporary position in healthcare, for example, visit the Web site of Hospital Jobs Online (see link below). Such sites often list all the temporary positions available in United States. Similarly, you can look at temporary government jobs by searching USAJOBS or State and Local Government on the Net (see links below).
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Step 4
Search through popular job sites such as Dice, Monster and Yahoo! Hotjobs. These portals list many temporary positions.
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Step 5
Browse through discussion forums and groups such as Yahoo! Groups, Yahoo! Discussion Forums and Google Groups. Many companies advertise their temporary positions on relevant groups and discussion forums. For instance, if you are looking at temporary technology jobs, join a forum related to technology jobs or technology job seekers.
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Step 6
Connect to networking portals such as MySpace and LinkedIn. Like groups and discussion forums, these are a good way to find out about temporary jobs from other members.
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Step 7
Browse through portals that provide information about temporary positions. For example, check out the articles and sponsor links on About.com's Temporary Jobs and Agencies page (see link below).
