The way Temp Agengies Work?

Question

Anyone ever work for a temp agency. Whats the secret of how they choose who they send out on jobs. Do they have special criteria? Like if you turn down a job will they skip you for the next one? Anyone got secrets they can spill? Thanks.

Answer 1

I am currently working with a temp agency called OfficeTeam, they are great... I always get great positions from them from some wonderful employers. Yes there are some bad ones out there (say Ajilon or Appleone) but you just have to be friendly and polite, just like any other place you would apply to for a job.

Answer 2

Temp agencies work just like HR departments in major companies.

Throughout my career in HR, I have worked for several temp (or staffing firms) agencies and here is some info that might help you understand how they work:

First and foremost they receive job orders from clients. Normally these are funneled through Account Execs or Managers. They are the point of contact for the clients.

Then the Account Execs or Managers speak with the recruiters about the job(s) they have to fill. There is usually a time limit the clients give in order to hire the most qualified applicants.

The recruiter then searches for applicant resumes and then they contact those who meet the requirements for the job order(s). They speak to them about their employment, education, skills, and assets that are similar to the job order's qualifications.

An interview is scheduled with the applicant. Testing is also done (if needed most agencies test their applicants. This is usually a screening tool to weed out the unqualified).

When the applicant comes in to speak with the recruiter, they will complete an application (either online or hardcopy), and standard paperwork including, W4, I-9, and company policies or procedures.

If all goes well with the recruiter, then an interview is scheduled onsite with the Client who is also the Hiring Manager at times. If the Manager likes the applicant they will contact either the Recruiter or the Account Exec or Manager to extend an offer. If the Manager does not like the applicant they will give feedback on why they do not want to pursue hiring.

After the offer is extended and the applicant accepts, the recruiter will bring the applicant will discuss benefits, hours, overtime, hourly rate or annual salary before the start date.

There are not secrets to spill about companies because they all differ. However, my best advice for you is to register with as many agencies in your area as you can.

You can form very positive networking relationships with your recruiters and they can assist you in finding the best job that fits your needs. Of course this depends on what is available. But you should follow up with them and keep the communication lines open.

I enjoyed forming relations with my applicants. They are what keep the agencies in "business."

I hope this info has enlightened you.

God Bless and good luck with your career aspirations!

Answer 3

I have worked at a temp agency before. I mean there is tons of agency all around the world. Some are day to day jobs. Yes if you turn that one job down they will no longer look at your applicaton. They think then that you are undependaple. There are some agency's that will get you job for three months then when it is time to get hired on to the company they let you go, but they will find you a new job, and the cycle repeats itself. Then there are some agency that hire you for three months till you get hired on to the job. Also temp angency take some of your wages for the first three months not alot just a little. Well I hope this helps good luck in the future.

Answer 4

I worked for Kelly Services and had tremendous success. The key is to provide them with real hours of availability and to BE available during those hours as often as possible. Generally being available from 8am-5pm is best, Monday through Friday. I don't know about all temp services, but at Kelly Services we could set our "bottom line" for wages. I refused to take any job that paid less than $7 an hour because I was commuting 30 miles. I stated my reasons to them and they found it completely agreeable and only called me for jobs that paid a minimum of $7. There were quite a few. Each time you go on a job the employer you were hired for provides feedback to the temp agency. If you do well and receive positive feedback then they'll send you out again only maybe on a slightly longer assignment and possibly with better pay. Generally, the more jobs you work and receive positive feedback on, the better and more frequent jobs you'll be assigned. Your incentive to do your 110% on every job is not only to receive positive feedback to the temp agency, but also because many of these employers will use your time with them as a sort-of "screening". If they like you then odds are strong they'll offer you something permanent. I worked 4 temp jobs over a period of 2 months before landing one that was something I really wanted to be permanently hired into. I was hired after 4 months of temping for them. I eventually worked for that company for 8 years. One great thing about temp agencies also (especially if you've already established yourself as a hard worker with them) is that if you're at a job you absolutely hate, you can simply tell the temp agency you want off the assignment. I had to do that with one of my assignments because the AC had been broke for days and it was over 100 degrees in the office. I finally decided I couldn't take it and it wasn't held against me when I called the temp agency requesting a transfer to another job.

Answer 5

I think the are for the most part crooks. I worked for one and I found they kept me working temp for a year because they had placed me in a hard to please job and they people liked me. Therefore they were not interested in finding me a permanent job and they knew ultimately the job I was working would end because the company was replacing the department with technology.

I do not trust them but if you need to work and that is all that is available at the time then go for it but do not expect them to let you work into a full time job.

Ultimately, I got my own job without them

Answer 6

You need to find a good one. Manpower is good to use if you want qualified employees. There are alot of bad ones out there also. I have worked for a few in the past and I would never turn down a job, if I did I would never get a call back from them.

Answer 7

i work for a temp.i worked for different ones before too.when you apply,they ask you what kind of work you did before to match you to a job that you have skills for.if you turn down a job it doesnt mean they will skip you,they will give it too someone who hasnt turned jobs down before they consider you.my secret is to go to your assinment and do the best you can then when your assinments up,they will offer you another job right away.like i know my assinment is over in april.im not going to miss any days and im going to do good.that way i will be one of the first ones to get a new assinment.

Answer 8

They want dependable people so I would say don't turn any jobs down but if they think you are doing too good at a job they will transfer you to somewhere else. They don't want the place to hire you permanently cuz they lose money that way.