Temping -the person actually doing the work is known as an employee or a contractor, and the temporary help organization is known as the employer. Many professional positions, e.g., lawyers, accountants, physicians, computer specialists, are becoming available through temporary staffing agencies. Almost every worker can expect to be unemployed at some time, and temporary staffing companies can help a job hunter fill these employment gaps. In seeking employment with a temporary staffing services agency, here are some guidelines to follow for a successful job campaign. It is in the employer's interest for you to succeed in the job.
Different agencies have contracts with different clients.
In reporting work experience on your resume, remember that the temp agency is your employer and that your job description would describe your duties and name the client and location. The Yellow Pages of a phone book will have listings of temporary staffing organizations under the heading of Employment Contractors or Temporary Help. Some of these organizations are national franchisees and others are local. These organizations might be interested in hiring persons with technical and college training. Summary This booklet has provided some basic information about the contingent workforce and the temporary staffing services industry.