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I have been out of work for just one month now and am looking for a new job. I have sent in several resumes and have been to 2 of the agencies to help me to find permanent placement. At both of these agencies I was told that I should consider a temp to perm position because usually when a company wants to hire a permanent employee they usually hire somebody that is already working. The main reason that I left my previous job was because of the time involved. Just because I am not working does not mean that I would be any less of a good employee than someone who is already working. The only difference is that I would not have to give any notice. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or have you had a similar experience?
I have walked in your moccasins, and found the temp to perm thing to be more help than hurt! Example, I have been trying to land a job at a very large, well known company ever since I was a temp there years ago. Last Dec. after seeing my resume posted here, I got a call from a staffing agency that placed there... temp of course. Well, long story short... no matter how badly I wanted to work there, it just didn' t work out. I know now, that I it wasn' t the place for me, and it just comfirmed for me that I don' t care to be caught up in corporate games that people play! For me, working with an agency, whether you get hired on, or not, you' ve got someone representing you, and doing the footwork for you. If you it' s not a good fit for you, they will find you something else. Don' t forget, they only get paid, when you get paid!!
Wow, thats F-ed up. so only working ppl are allowed jobs. Unemployment would grow exponentially then. I am working full time and its quite a challenge making it to interviews. I am also picky about what I want. Are you receiving unemployment? If not, I suggest you get a temp/part time job, but only if it fits your goals/schedule. Do not take a temp job and bank on that they'll transition you to full time. When we're stressed, my company really milks the temps with no intention of keeping them. They barely have the time to do the work, I doubt they have the energy to go home and do a job search. My girlfriend also used to work as a temp-to-hire for years and each year the companies she worked for would string her along with hopes of finally becoming permanent and getting benefits. It never happened. Not saying this is the norm but never lose sight of your goals. It was precarious when I just got of college and did not have a full time job waiting. However, it was very enjoyable to hold 2 or 3 part time jobs. If it paid well enough, I would take it over one full time job. Definitely had a lot more freedom picking and choosing my next full time job. You misunderstood the response. ...because usually when a company wants to hire a permanent employee they usually hire somebody that is already working for them. Many, many companies hire through temp to hire arrangements these days. It gives both you and the company a chance to test each other out and determine if it is a good fit. Working as a temp is not only a great way to get yourself on permanently, it is a great way to be bringing in an income while you wait for the perfect job if this one isn' t it. A temp-to-perm job can be a great way to find a great fit with a company and get a great job! And she' s right about companies often preferring to hire people already working for them--you know their systems, their culture, etc. One of the best jobs I' ve ever had was one I got through a temp agency. They had placed me in one temp job, which didn' t work out only because the company needed someone for more hours than I could work. The same agency then placed me with a company I' d originally interviewed with, but I went with the other company instead. When a different position opened up, they called me back in, I got the job on a temp basis. After 3 or 4 months it went permanent. It was a terrific job, I made good money, left on good terms, and my former boss gives me great references still. One of the best career moves I ever made. Of course, they don' t always go permanent, but in the meantime you are gaining good experience and paying your bills. And since the agency is your employer and not the company, it can be somewhat easier to take time off to go to interviews, especially if you' re on is not slated to go perm. | |
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