Has anyone ever worked a temporary office job?

Question

Like what was it like, how long did you work?

Answer 1

It varies wildly. It really depends, sometimes even regardless of your qualifications. I've worked a couple of temp positions where I answered a few calls and stared at the ceiling most of the day, and others I was busting butt filing doing menial tasks like mail and data entry. I've worked one day to a few months. If the assignment is temporary then obviously you will only work the assignment, but if its a "temp-to-hire" you could be there indefinitely. Just do the best you can. :) I've gotten two of my long term jobs through temp agencys (4 years, and 1 year) One thing I've noticed, sometimes the employees seem to act as if you "aren't there". They talk about things like you aren't listening. It can be quite interesting!

Answer 2

I did it for years before I landed a permanent job (though not thru temping). Each experience was basically the same for me. A lot of the time, the work I was responsible for was the same as everyone elses, although at one place, I had access to confidential materials that some of the 'regular' employees didn't! If I wanted a long term assignment (1 year +), I'd let my recruiter know. That way I wouldn't get stuck working some place for just a day or a week. My longest assignment went for nearly 2 years. It cold have gone longer but that's when I landed my permanent job.

Answer 3

Yes. I went through a temp agency as a secretary & was given a position at a prominent aerospace corporation in a department that ordered parts for the Space Shuttle. I had no prior experience in that field other than my good secretarial skills, but it was a position that they couldn't fill easily because the boss was a real tyrant although it paid excellant wages. But I went for it because I wanted the experience to learn and I worked five days a week for 7 months and was about to be hired permanently until governmental funding began dwindling & layoffs began. Then I went to another agency and showed my resume, tested, and explained that I really wanted a permanent job and it turned out they had one at an international publishing company. They helped me interview and coached me on what they were looking for and I landed the position. Great job, excellent experience and great benefits. That was a decade ago and I'm glad that I tried an agency.

Answer 4

I was a temporary staff for one company and it was under contract for 3 months. It was not really good because u cant learn much things and it is bad to hear when people do not really rely on your skills as you are stamped as 'Temporary Staff'. To be frank, I felt like my self-esteem was very low!!! I quit after completed my 3 months contract and never asked for extension. Now I am doing my own job at home: http://www.website.ws/powercontrol I earned more than what my ex-colleagues earning now. My advice is, temporary job is only suitable for students!

Answer 5

Yes I did. It depends, when I went to University, I accepted only summer jobs. Now is whenever I can get a job.

Answer 6

I know people who have, for some of them it lead to permanent positions. They worked for several months before getting hired on, so its best to make a good impression

Answer 7

I'm looking for one right now, sniff sniff.