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AM & PM Temps, Inc.

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1159 W Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901-2844
Phone: (631) 369-5980

Fax: (631) 208-1677

Other branches in the area:
No

Affiliated Agencies:
No

World Wide Web Page:

Email address:
ampmtemps@netzero.net

Five currently most demanded jobs:
Job Title Length Client Hourly Wage
Accountant/Bookkeeper
Receptionist
Salesperson
Secretary/WP
Legal_Secretary

The following information has been provided by the agency staff:

Agency Procedures

The standard procedure when a temp applies for work:
Must submit an application and have valid references.

Waiting times:
Three days

How this agency screens registered temps to decide which to send out:
Reference check by mail

Standby policy:
No standby

Payroll policies:
Time sheet pickup: N
Direct deposit: N
Free check cashing at agency's bank: N

Benefits:
Medical insurance: Y
Dental insurance: Y
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Bonus (not including referral bonus):
Matching contributions:

Informing temps of their rights and responsibilities:
They can consult with our human resources department and they are informed of this upon hiring.

Agency Policies and Priorities:

Distinctive aspects of the agency:
We are the only agency on the North Fork of eastern Long Island

Role of the temp agency:
It plays a very important role, as it can save a company money instead of having to hire another employee.

The five most important characteristics for a temp:
Good references, willingness to work, eagerness, an excellent resume

Advice for prospective temps:
Make sure you proofread your resume again and again and also have someone else proof it for you.

Aiding temps in finding permanent work:
Yes, most of our open jobs are temp to perm.

Percentage of temps who found permanent work last year
(a) at client firms: 24%
(b) in other firms: ??

Other comments:

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Fri Dec 26

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