- 2.9 million people per day are employed by staffing companies.
- 530,000 new jobs have been created by staffing companies over the past two years.
- 82% of temporary employees work full time, virtually the same as the rest of the work force.
- 64% of temporary employees say flexible work time is important to them.
- 28% of temporary employees say they work for a staffing company because it gives them the flexibility and time to pursue nonwork interests.
- 81% of companies cite labor force flexibility as the overriding reason for employing contingent and temporary workers.
- Placement and Staffing Agencies Provide You:
- Jobs
- Flexibility
- Training
- Choices
- Bridge to Full Time Employment
- How to work with an agency?
- Client Base Must Match Your Skill Set – Interview the Agency
- CAREFULLY Update Resume and References
- Set an Interview or Walk In
- Identification
- Ask Questions – Be Prepared
- Maintain Regular, Professional Follow Up
- You Should NEVER Pay For Services
- How does the process work?
- Interview With Agency
- Agency Sources Potential Matches
- Agency Contacts You To Discuss Interest and Qualifications
- Usually Interview With Client
- Client Accepts/Declines
- Agency Contacts You With Start Date or Looks For Other Assignment
Sources: American Staffing Association, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Conference Board (2006) |
