Trending post
Kelvin Gilkey
Bullet point
Follow
Front End Team Lead Acting Manager at Walmart Sams Club

Temp Agency

Hi Nichol!

First of all don't get excited about the blessing of something coming to you. Believe me, I know it can be a challenging task finding a job of your interest. Giving up is not the answer to success! The experience your getting from your individual efforts will bring growth, and you'll know it by your diligence.

Temp agencies can be to your advantage of picking up more skill, and the grand opportunity of kicking off your career with a company that supports growth, and they value their employees through a reward system. You have to just stay focus on where you are going by choice of interest, and block out negativity. Now! by what I have experienced with the temps, is you have to screen the best agencies for the field of interest you will enjoy, and that agency will need to be working for you as well. I have had some to call me for jobs that are not specific to my interest, just to fill that order, no matter what your experience or training is. You have to be specific for choosing that agency who specializes in you career interest. Don't get discouraged that I mention to you that some employers, don't give a hoot, they will sell you a dream about their company's intent to hire you in a certain period time, but when their work load has been met for their demands, and things are back to normal, they will end your assignment, and you are back to the ground floor for starts. So, keep your search open in the market, as you may be still temp waiting on permanent employment with that active client. Make the best of what comes available!

4
8 Comments
over 10 years ago
Like
Comment
Share
Rhonda Thomson
Bullet point
Follow
Floor Manager/Lyft driver on the side

This is a really good comment your offering Kelvin. I have had good success with temp agencies in the past so I agree that they are a good option for anyone job hunting.

10y
Like
Reply
See all replies
Donald Croke
Bullet point
Follow
Skilled Manufacturer

Excellent advice Kelvin!

10y
Like
Reply
Tina Pope
Bullet point
Follow
Sales at Skyride

thank you for the encouragement I'm seeking something in sales or warehouse or stocks or foodservice

10y
Like
Reply
Monica Williams
Bullet point
Follow
Facilitator Corporate Trainer Event Planner Grant Writer Consultant at Various Organizations

Great career wisdom. Even with looking for full-time opportunities, take you time and find the position that really meets want you want. So the temporary might be good if you want to take your time and not just accept any job.

10y
Like
Reply
Nichol Naseem
Bullet point
Follow
Lead Administrative Support Specialist

Thank you so much! This is foreign territory as I have never been laid off before. I know I have the skills and education to land a job I guess I wanted it to be immediate. I did get offers that I felt we're below me and now they are not calling me at all. Oh well. There loss. Now I don't feel bad for turning them down.

10y
Like
Reply
1
Mariah Bliss
Bullet point
Follow
Founder

Love this advice, Kelvin!

10y
Like
Reply
Louise Griffin
Bullet point
Follow
Retail Sales and Service

Well said Kelvin!

10y
Like
Reply
Add