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6 East 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-808-8000
Fax: 212-808-8010
Other branches in the area:
We have locations and affiliate branches world wide.
Affiliated Agencies:
We have Affiliates and branches world wide
World Wide Web Page:
www.volt.com
Email address:
newyork2@volt.com
Five currently most demanded jobs:
| Job Title | Length | Client | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clerical | 2 Weeks | 15 | |
| Data_Entry | 2 Months | ||
| Graphics/DTP | 2 Weeks | ||
| Telemarketing | 6 Months | ||
| Attorney/Paralegal | 6 Weeks |
The following information has been provided by the agency staff:
The standard procedure when a temp applies for work:
One time registration process. Includes testing of skills.
Some companies may request a drug and background check.
Waiting times:
1 to 2 weeks
How this agency screens registered temps to decide which to
send out:
Overall evaluation of skills
Standby policy:
All standby temps are paid if they are called to go to an assignment but not used. 4 hour payment.
Payroll policies:
Time sheet pickup: Y
Direct deposit: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank: N
Benefits:
Medical insurance: Y
Dental insurance: Y
Paid vacation: Y
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Bonus (not including referral bonus):
Matching contributions:
Informing temps of their rights and responsibilities:
We offer a handbook informing them of their rights and benefits. Any and all changes are sent to the temp with their payroll check or in the mail.
Distinctive aspects of the agency:
Ability to offer a number of jobs in a number of diferent diciplines.
Role of the temp agency:
A temp agency allows the temp and the employer to make sure they are happy with their decision by allowing them to work together for a period of time without financial consequences
The five most important characteristics for a temp:
Realiability
Professional appearance
Trustworthy
ON TIME
ON TIME
Advice for prospective temps:
Be on time.
Put your best foot forward by looking like you are going for an interview when you come to the office.
Have your resume ready to be sent out immediatley.
Aiding temps in finding permanent work:
WE offer both temp and perm placement.
Also project work for New Media candidates.
Percentage of temps who found permanent work last year
(a) at client firms: 60
(b) in other firms: 30
Other comments:
This entry was submitted on:
Tue Oct 2
Entry was modified on:
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