What are BENEFITS & DOWNFALLS of Being Employed Through a TEMP agency?

Question

I have been looking for a steady part-time job and when I was sending resumes out, I unacknowledgedly sent one to Abacas Temp. Services.

They've called me and left Voice mails 4 times in the past day and a half asking me to call back about at PT Administrative Assistant Temp. Job.

Why is the agent so persistent in calling me?

I've heard iffy things about working through temp agencies. What could be the benefits and the advantages?

Answer 1

Benefits:  They put you right to work.  You get paid weekly.  Often, employers are looking to hire and use the agencies to try out a few people and find one they like.  So, you could get permanent job.  Also, you get to try out a job and see if you like it before accepting it.

Downfall:  No benefits.  They want you to work some crappy job that you don't want before they offer you jobs you do want.

Answer 2

Temp agencies are actually good to work for. You get check formt hem, they schedule you, they often offer benefits to employees, you get to work at various differnet companies for length of contract, you can turn PT through temp agency into full time direct with company if you perform well,  .... you can pick and choose assignment.......no contract no long term commitment....

They are persistent because they have a hard time finding competent, skilled workers who want to work..,too many people afraid of temp agencies.

Call them back, you will have to complete testing prior to placement, nothing to lose but a paycheck while you search....