You be up front with the agency. Tell them that you're interviewing for other positions. If you get a better opportunity, be sure to give them one to two weeks notice. Burning a bridge with an agency is a MAJOR mistake.

I need a job don't know what I would do.

Carol..., I agree with Jennifer (listed below)! Offering a 2nd post (since it appeared that the first wasn't complete). Many individuals will work various job positions in an effort to isolate 'jobs I absolutely love to do"... and 'skills which sit lower on my list'. Here's a career-related but strategic approach: if you are wiling to hold a firm belief in your mind that you do not have to 'wander' with respect to your jobs (or waste anyone's time), you can create a direct pathway leading you directly into your 'dream job'! For example, my dream job is to work in operating rooms as a sales rep. So..., I locate 6 pathways but then reverse-engineer these pathways. I take my work experience (which was in martial arts instruction and school ownership)..., include estate management & hobbies..., but then I align what really 'jazzes me most' -- which is looking out for the well-being of patients when they're under anesthesia. Then..., I include great pay along with great bennies. You don't want to undervalue yourself. Start with a bottom line pay comp ... as a major rule. The other bennies should include vision, dental, major medical, & bonuses. If you want a car..., add that too. Then... backtrack. Find a job description you adore! Here's a key link for you! GIFT -- www.onetonline.org (O - Net - Online Dot Org). Just Google this link. It will show you all of the occupations you could imagine. Don't let fear disrupt your search and identification of the things that thrill you. Then..., include education. You can obtain tuition from the Fed'l Gov't (U.S.) ... or obtain it from your local workforce organization (... in my case, I live in Colorado so it's Pike's Peak Workforce Dot Org). You can Google your local area workforce... or if you live in a small town, locate the largest city residing in your state and work from that place. The temp agency may be able to place you in jobs that align to your dream job. So... for example... working in an operating room as a sales rep, I need to have the following skills I can bring to any employer's table: 1) sales experience 2) prospecting, 3) closing, 4) generating revenue at local, regional, and eventually national levels. My gaps might involve operating room knowledge ... so I'm looking for ways to fill that gap. Transition into a large bank or call center by working as a sales rep will fill one need... but... when looking at work experience, I've already got that major need covered. In truth, I can save 5 year's of prep time by pulling skills from school ownership over to the current job description as I demonstrate skills needed during the interview process. In truth, I would: 1) prospect the hiring manager..., 2) present skills on paper (such as offer a business plan of action)..., then 3) use a rebuttal (sales) process...and 4) close for the job. These are the skills that a sales rep must possess. So...in your 'dream job', identify a full list of required skills, then spot gaps, & align your work experience to the job. If there's a major gap, you may have some education you need to address. Does this help some? Love, Barbara Brinkmeyer, MBA.

It's important to preserve all connections ... but the better fit is going to lead to greater moments involving increased contentment ... (pause) ... because you'll perform much better on the job simply because you're happier. What you may consider is that by speaking to the temp agency, simply explain what's involved using gentle explanations. After all, the temp agency should be supportive of this finding! However, the goal is to sample jobs residing inside and outside of the temp agency (as a 2nd alternative), but then find companies you like most. I speak of testing 'cultures'. You can't know what a culture involves until you're already in the door (so to speak). However, the ultimate truth is that the one who is empowered is the one who will slowly shift those who work with you. When I use the word 'shift', I'm referring to the use of a proactively-empowered attitude... where you see solutions and alternatives at times where others may only spot limitations. As you sculpt business reality in this way, you become a key mover who impacts a culture for the better..., over time. But..., if this input doesn't make sense, then you're aligning your skills, abilities, wants, & desires with jobs. The job environments where you feel that you can at least fit in initially (best) will be the ones where you carry a greatest advantage. In job environments where individuals do not feel supported, validated, honored, or uplifted, these individuals will eventually turn to workplaces that do offer such key needs. Does this help? Love, Barbara Brinkmeyer, MBA.

Carol, do your homework about this company, making surre that this is what you are looking for. Try to get an interview , make sure you have created your questions to ask them. Then if all goes well and you are offered a position, please give a two weeks notice to the present employer. Good luck and blessing.

I would look to see what's best for you. If the first company you got hired from the agency decided for some reason to let you go, they wouldn't hesitate . Therefore, you shouldn't hesitate either and look out for numero uno .

Consider your best option short & long term then reach out to the agency and let then know you have a F/T job offer if that's your best option. Good Luck

I am a software QA lead/manager.

If your referring to temp agency then don't hesitate to contact them immediately. The expectation for temp workers is that they should be actively looking for FT work. Congrats!

Hi Carol, It is perfectly fine to keep your options open. If you are working with a "Temp/Contract Agency" then they will understand that you are actively looking for full-time work that is the best fit for YOU. I highly recommend taking the agency job so that you will have a source of income and gain new experience to add to your resume while you continue your job hunt!

Good luck with your new position and with your job search! Keep us posted on how it goes!