Temporary agencies are designed to help job seekers find work either on a temporary or a full time (also known as "temp to perm") basis. These agencies allow you to assess your skills and then talk to an agent about the qualities you're looking for in a job and a company. Whether you just need work quickly or you're looking for something on a permanent basis, temp agencies can be the stepping stone to finding the right job for you.

Determining Your Skills

Just like any job interview, you'll want to bring a copy of your resume to the temp agency on the day of your appointment. The representative will most likely have a questionnaire for you to complete that asks what your strong suits are as well as what fields you're interested in. Then, they will have you perform a series of tests to assess what your skill level is. These tests could include driving tests for people who want to get a trucking job, or typing and computer skills tests for those who want to work in an office environment.

Discussing Options

Tell the temp agency rep exactly what you're looking for in terms of minimum salary, and the job status you're seeking. Many people enroll in temp agencies just to fill in gaps of unemployment or who are willing to change companies in short periods of time. Often, a business will use a temp agency to find someone to fill in for a secretary who is out of town or until they can find a permanent candidate if they have an open position. You can opt out of temporary only work and let them know you prefer or need something that is strictly full time. Many companies use temp agencies as a way to find the right fit for their needs when they need to fill that position and want to try out different candidates.

Temporary Can Be Good

One perk of being hired through a temp agency is that you have the option of moving on to another job if you're unhappy with the one you've been assigned. Let the agency know as soon as you feel that you'd like to try something different. In most cases, they can assign you to a new job within several days to a few weeks. This is a good way for you to get a feel for different places to work until you find the right fit. It can also be a great learning experience for people just starting out in their careers who are seeking the right place that they'll want to work for a long time. 

To learn more, contact a temp agency like Montu Staffing Solutions.