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575 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-572-8376
Fax: 212-572-8316
Other branches in the area:
No.
Affiliated Agencies:
No.
World Wide Web Page:
No
Email address:
Yes
Five currently most demanded jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secretary/WP | 3 Months | 15 | |
| Clerical | 2 Weeks | 9 | |
| Data_Entry | 2 Weeks | 10 | |
| Receptionist | 3 Months | 10 | |
| Spreadsheet_Operator | 3 Months | 15 |
The following information has been provided by the agency staff:
The standard procedure when a temp applies for work:
The temp will be screened on the phone and then an interview
will be scheduled. We see candidates by appointment only.
(No cattle calls). When the temp arrives, they will be given
an application and some tests (spelling, vocab.,filing,
coding and math). When the paperwork is completed, they will
meet with a counselor and then tested on their computer/typing
skills. If all goes well, they
Waiting times:
How this agency screens registered temps to decide which to
send out:
We send temps out based on their skills and experience level
Standby policy:
Occasionally
Payroll policies:
Time sheet pickup: N
Direct deposit: N
Free check cashing at agency's bank: N
Benefits:
Medical insurance:
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Bonus (not including referral bonus):
Matching contributions:
Informing temps of their rights and responsibilities:
We give them a brochure which outlines their responsibilities
and encourages them to contact the agency with any problems
or concerns so that we may assist them.
Distinctive aspects of the agency:
Our agency takes pride in knowing our temps, that is we
provide personalized service to the temp as well as the
corporate client. This means that we do not pressure temps
to ta
Role of the temp agency:
The five most important characteristics for a temp:
Skills, experience, professionalism, common sense and
dependability.
Advice for prospective temps:
Aiding temps in finding permanent work:
When placing a temp, we do our best to send a temp who has
a similar background or interest in the clients business as
if there is any potential for a permanent position, they ha
Percentage of temps who found permanent work last year
(a) at client firms: 40%
(b) in other firms:
Other comments:
This entry was submitted on:
Tue Dec 22
Entry was modified on:
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