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© 2015 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran. All rights reserved.

The Benefits of Working

as a Temporary Professional

Opportunity Knocks

• First and largest specialized staffing firm

– Seven staffing divisions placing accounting and

finance, information technology, legal, office

administration and creative professionals

– Parent company of Protiviti, an independent

provider of internal audit and risk consulting

services

• Founded in 1948 as franchised business; all locations now company owned and operated

About

Specialized Positions

Available Through Accountemps

Accounts

Payable/Receivable

Accruals/Adjustments

Audit/Compliance/Risk

Billing

Bookkeepers

Budgeting/Forecasting

Collections

Cost Accounting

Credit Management

Financial Analysts

General Ledger

Month-End Closing

Payroll

Staff & Senior Accountants

Taxes

Year-End Closing

Specialized Positions

Available Through OfficeTeam

Administrative assistant

Customer service

representative

Data entry specialist

Executive assistant

Human resources assistant

Marketing/Sales assistant

Office clerk

Office manager

Project coordinator

Receptionist

Word processor

Overview

What is temporary work?

How common is it to work as a temporary

professional?

What are the benefits?

Who should consider temporary work?

How can you become a temporary

professional?

What Is Temporary Work?

Work for companies on an as-needed basis – Assignments can last a few hours or a few

months

Temporary workers brought in for: – Workload peaks

– Staff absences

– Specific projects

Temporary professionals needed by firms in all industries and of every size

Roles range from administrative assistants to CEOs

What Is Temporary Work?

Most temporary professionals register with

a staffing firm

Staffing firms:

– Find you jobs

– Handle all administrative tasks

– Provide targeted career advice

Registering with a staffing firm is free

How Common Is It to Work As a Temporary

Professional?

Over 3 million temporary employees

work for America’s staffing companies

during an average week.

Over 14 million temporary

employees are hired by America’s

staffing companies during the course

of a year.

Why Is Demand Growing for Temporary

Professionals?

Companies gain:

Flexibility – Adjust staff levels based on workloads

– Help during employee absences

– Gain access to specialized skill sets

– Avoid overstaffing followed by layoffs

More control over costs

Top Qualities in a Job

Competitive compensation; healthcare

and other benefits

Flexibility; healthy work/life balance

Steady work

Variety of assignments; interesting work

Skills building; professional development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation

– Can earn more than full-time workers

After meeting certain requirements, could

be eligible for:

– Referral bonuses

– Bonus and holiday pay

– Tuition reimbursement

– Healthcare and other benefits

Flexibility

41: Percentage of people who choose

temporary work to gain a flexible schedule

25: Percentage of temporary workers who

choose this type of work to balance family

or personal obligations

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Flexibility

79: Percentage of temporary and contract

employees who work full-time schedules

Steady Work

49: Percentage of temporary workers who

say temping is a way to get a permanent

job

35: Percentage of temporary employees

were offered permanent positions by their

staffing firm’s client

“Let your hook be always cast; in the

pool where you least expect it, there will

be a fish.”

– Ovid, Roman poet

Variety of Assignments


who say they work for a staffing company

because they like the diversity and

challenge of different jobs

Skills Building


who say they have gained new skills

through their assignments

Skills Building

Many staffing firms offer free skills testing

and training

– Business fundamentals

– Interpersonal skills

– Popular software programs

Who Should Consider

Temporary Work?

Students and recent graduates

Entry-level professionals

Professionals caring for parents or elderly relatives

Those pursuing non-traditional work paths

Those transitioning back to full-time work

Those seeking a career change

Those considering retirement

Who Should Consider

Temporary Work?

Questions to ask yourself include:

– Am I able to adapt quickly to new work

environments?

– Do I work well with others?

– Am I a self-starter?

– Am I punctual, reliable and courteous?

How to Get Started

Find the right staffing company – Identify one that specializes in your industry

Collect references

Ask questions: – How long have you been in business?

– What is the market like for someone with my skills?

– How many positions do you currently have for the position I seek?

– What makes your firm superior to others?

Pay attention to the little things

How to Get Started

Schedule an interview with a representative

Bring your resume and list of references

Be honest when discussing your work

history, skills and interests

How to Get Started

Your contact will identify assignments and

notify you when promising opportunities arise

Be available

Maintain regular communication and let your

contact know if your goals change

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