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507 Fifth Avenue, Suite 700
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-490-2233
Fax:
Other branches in the area:
no
Affiliated Agencies:
Bankers On Call is a Provisional Staff Services Company.
World Wide Web Page:
under construction
Email address:
Bankersoc@aol.com
Five currently most demanded jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
Five currently most demanded jobs (old format):
.
FX/MMKT Ops Int'l Bank 4-6 months 12-25/hour Derivatives Ops Int'l Bank 4-6 months 15-30/hour Bank Accounting Int'l Bank 4-6 months 14-25/hour Letter of Credit Int'l Bank 4-6 months 13-30/hour Loan Ops Int'l Bank 4-6 months 12-20/hour
The following information has been provided by the agency staff:
The standard procedure when a temp applies for work:
Job cadidates must come to our office for an interview with
an assignment manager. Skills tests are given, when
applicable, and references are checked before any candidates
are considered for specific opportunities. As a professional
courtesy to both the job candidate and the hiring bank, no
resumes are submitted and no interviews are scheduled
without the job candidate being notified.
Waiting times:
1-21 days
How this agency screens registered temps to decide which to
send out:
Specific skill sets, aptitude and career goals
Standby policy:
no
Payroll policies:
Time sheet pickup: N
Direct deposit: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank: Y
Benefits:
Medical insurance:
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation: Y
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Bonus (not including referral bonus): Y
Matching contributions:
Informing temps of their rights and responsibilities:
Orientation information is given out at initial interview
and open lines of communication are maintained through the
duration of employement.
Distinctive aspects of the agency:
We specialize in international banking operations. We don't
try to be all things to all people.
Role of the temp agency:
Temp agencies should provide honest, reliable, staightforward
career related placement services to the many laid-off,
right-sized, down-sized and under-utilized professionals
of t
The five most important characteristics for a temp:
1. skills
2. flexability
3. commitment to the workforce
4. professionalism
5. reliability
Advice for prospective temps:
Explore all opportunities consistent with your career goals,
but be very selective (do your homework!) in deciding with
which agencie(s) you want to work.
Aiding temps in finding permanent work:
Many of our job opportunites lead to permanent hires. We are
in the business of placing motivated candidates in temporary
jobs that will help them achieve their career goals.
Percentage of temps who found permanent work last year
(a) at client firms: :)
(b) in other firms: :)
Other comments:
If you are tired of dealing with "agencies", contact Bankers On Call.
We provide prompt, professional employment services (temp,
temp-to-perm, and permanent) for motivated, experienced bank
operations personnel. If you have experience in international banking
operations, we WILL help you with your career and treat you with
courtesy and respect. All EMPLOYEES are treated with respect and
courtesy.
This entry was submitted on:
Wed May 14
Entry was modified on:
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