sábado, 25 de junho de 2011

Reasons To Consider A Temp Agency

By Adriana Noton


Individuals who have just moved to an area or who have not held a job in a certain amount of time might think about seeking work at a temp agency. Temp agencies test people's skills, direct the unemployed to discover their areas of interests, and help people who are out of work find work and way to make an income.

After going through HR consulting, people who initially did not know of their own strengths and skills may find out what jobs they will be good at and enjoy, as well as discover how to be a productive employee. When they get done with this testing, they can get a job and begin to earn an income, pay their bills, contribute to their local economy, and support their families.

Many of these companies extend permanent recruiting that can allow a person to find a job that he or she may keep for months or years at a time. As a matter of fact, some businesses may not want to hire temporary workers. Instead, they would prefer to spend the money to hire and train a person that will remain with their position for an extended period. Workers that remain with their jobs end up being a better investment for employers.

When the economy suffers, companies tend to search for ways to save money. They often choose not to advertise with newspapers or job boards, but instead tell placement agencies about their staffing needs. These agencies become a primary source for employment for both employers and job seekers. When people come into the business looking for work, recruiters send them to the businesses that have openings.

Additionally, during an economic downturn when many people tend to lose their jobs or suffer loss of hours, temporary jobs can prove to be a source of income that may keep a family financially viable while the adults in the house search for new careers. Similarly, businesses that are not able to pay to hire full time workers due to tight budgets can themselves survive the recession by hiring temp employees.

College students who have no employment history or work experience may seek out jobs through these companies. Even before they graduate, these students might accept temporary positions in a bid to gain knowledge about the job market, as well as to gather future referral sources for their post-graduate careers.

Likewise, housewives who have spent years staying at home with their children but now want to begin outside of the home employment often turn to these agencies for assistance in reentering the job market. In fact, many of these women do not have current job experiences. They need to work current positions to build new resumes. Being employed as a temporary workers helps them become accustomed to working at a position, while at the same time building up their confidence in their skills that do not involve caring for their children or husbands.

People who want to enter the job market again, acquire new skills, or construct a job history can look to a temp agency for an open position. Companies many times opt to advertise with these businesses because they are proven to be reliable sources for workers. Sometimes positions evolve into permanent jobs. Being employed with placement agencies lets employees earn money, support their families, and pay their obligations. These agencies also help people stay employed during times of recession.




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