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Job sites and Temp services?

This is a 2 part question. 1 what are the best online job search websites? Monster, Hotjobs, Career Builders etc? I rather apply for a direct hire company but i notice alot of temp services posts jobs online which temp services are the best at getting people long term jobs? Thanks

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1. Try www.indeed.com they have all those you listed in one and then some. I'm not sure about the temp services.
2. Moster.com is one of the most advertised job searches, however, they get so many responses to emails that some companies cannot sort through them. Your best bet, is to look in your Sunday paper. That is a tried and trusted resource and most companies locally, still depend on it. Don't disregard a temp agency either, a benefit for using them is that you can test, and gain experience, you also have the ability to say "I don't like this job" and they can move you to another, as long as you have a good reference from one of the companies you have worked for. Another benefit of a temp agency, you can be "purchased" from the temp agency, giving you full-time status with the company you are working for, or you can fulfill your hours required and go permanent. Good Luck!
3. One of the major disadvantages of the online job search websites (Yahoo! HotJobs, Monster, CareerBuilder) is that the majority of the jobs posted with them is located in a major city like New York, Sacramento, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and the like. Your local newspaper, whether from your own city or the closest major city, will have jobs posted that are more "zeroed-in" on specific cities in a metropolitan area or in your state. You can program any of the online websites to search for you based on your own city, but even if you set the parameters to be within 25 miles of your own city, it will still reach a bit further, in order to list the major city like those mentioned earlier. Besides searching the local newspaper, whether you get the daily (weekday) edition, or the Sunday edition, check your state's Department of Labor website. They often have listings not published in the newspaper. The company I presently work for had a listing with the local DOL for a position I felt qualified for. I faxed them a resume, and they called me two weeks later and offered me a different position that was even better-suited for me. This was nearly six years ago. In fact, it was six years ago today (Valentine's Day) that I faxed them the resume. In March I will have worked for the company for six years, but I'm no longer in the position I was hired for. I'm presently in another position in one of our satellite offices. As far as temp agencies go, there are some good agencies and bad agencies. I have worked for temp agencies off and on for a period spanning three years. When you sign up with a temp agency, find out who the majority of their clients are, and what kind of positions they often place for. For example, do they assign mostly office personnel? Do they deal with local factories and warehouses for industrial-type work (order pickers, packers, shippers, receivers, forklift drivers, etc.)? Do they have possibility for long-term temp assignment, or tempt-to-perm placement? Do they strictly assign temp work, with assignments or jobs that will only last a few days, weeks, or months? One of the good things you can do with temp work is turn down an assignment for any reason: you can't do that type of work, the location is inconvenient, you had a bad experience with the company when you worked there through another agency, etc. The only downside to this is if you turn down too many assignments, the agency may dump you from their system, since in their mind you aren't very willing to work. I always made it a point that they understood I was looking for specific work. I made sure they understood what I had experience in. The only problem was doing so really put a limit on me, to the point where I wasn't offered anything. You can tell a temp agency if you have limits, but the problem is that it will affect your ability to be placed on assignment. Try to be as flexible as possible. Like someone else said, if you realize you don't like the job, or it's too tough, or whatever other reason, you can always ask for a reassignment. I did once because the assignment I was on had me in a high location (scared of heights), on a slippery surface due to use of a lot of water, and I was having breathing problems due to the dust in the air. It was at a factory that makes dry mixes for various fast-food restaurants like KFC, Burger King, Long John Silver's, and others. The agency talked to the company and the company moved me to the packaging department, where I dealt less with the dust from the dry ingredients, or even the finished product.
4. Try searching on niche websites, not general ones.
5. Not sure where you are, but not all agencies only handle temp positions (they also don't post all positions), you can always look at the website of agency you are looking contacting - my preference is for "specialist" agencies - would you rather have your career in the hands of someone who fills admin jobs all day or would you rather leave it in the hands of someone who filled one admin job, one accounting job, provided factory help to a company, and an engineer - you want someone who can focus on what you are looking for (it also inscreases the number of jobs they get in)...
6. Ten tips for effective job search - Your Guide to Job Search. It is always important to make sure that all the bases, if you are in the middle of a job search. Sometimes we get so focused on one aspect of the work looks like the sending of applications, for example, that we forget to make sure that everything we do is professional, focused and appropriate. Review these ten tips for you to ensure that your job search is on the right track. Ten tips for effective job search First Impressions Look, speaking and acting with professional help, a great first impression. Tory Johnson, Women for Hire Find referrals rather than jobs If you've got a friend that is running or working in you dreaming company, why should you find any job else? Just find him. <a href="http://www.insidersreferral.com/">The Free Insiders Referral Network of Jobs - insidersreferral.com</a> is strongly recommended. Follow-Up Do not be afraid, the follow-up. I instructed managers a customer more than a year after he first sent me back. I did not even have to apply if the position is available. In addition to me in his curriculum vitae, John had me every month or so to touch-and even more in my office (by the back door not by the receptionist), Easy to say hello. Try more effective job sites A good job website will save you too much time. Indeed.com is a good job search engine that I'd recommend. Interviewing Be on time for the interview. On time means five to ten minutes early. If necessary, take some time to attend the office ahead of time, so that you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there. Job Fairs From time to time in these events, even if we are not necessarily looking for a job, to see what options there are, and to provide a perspective on where you are in the job market place. Tracey Miner, the advantage Mulitcultural Keep Track I have noticed that one of the most useful things that I started to keep track of everything I do. I use a simple spreadsheet program like Excel. And I do mean anything. I have a file where I see all the information from all the sites, which I join. Information such as the user name and password, which I created, what kind of tasks, it is - or freelance regular or specialty. Tracey Pederson, Jill of trades Meaningful work Discover your passion, identify a new direction, and take steps to a career that leaves and energetisiert enthusiastic. Curt Rosengren, passion catalyst Thank you say Try to send your thank-you note within 24-48 hours after your meeting or interview. The note is handwritten on a small, professional, thank you note card (if you have extremely clean handwriting, and only a brief message to convey), word-processed, or by e-mail. Stay On Top of the News Be aware of the latest business news in your town or city in which you wish to work. Read local magazines to find out who is on top in your industry. Check the business section of your local newspaper, as well. These resources will give you a sense for employers are "hot" contact information, how often to send your CV. Your Resume Write until it is correct. Think, write, think some more, rewrite, correction, you will get feedback and rewriting. Joyce Lain Kennedy, author Career Do not Give Up Last, but not least, do not give up. Job search is not easy and it is even harder when the job market is difficult. Keep plugging away in your job search, and finally, when there is more time consuming that you expect is the correct position.
7. www.usajobs.gov for federal positions state workforce sites/offices The big online boards "sell" your information - not to tele-marketers but to "business opportunity" tiered companies. Ever notice that "Employer" button on those websites. Visit each Personnel agency in your area - go through the motions at each one to get your application in the door. Only when you personally meet each company, will you know which are the better/reliable ones. A national name label doesn't mean anything - just that they have websites/national listings. I've used all of these - actually worked briefly with a job I got through Monster - but found success with the state government.
8. Ten tips for effective job search - Your Guide to Job Search. It is always important to make sure that all the bases, if you are in the middle of a job search. Sometimes we get so focused on one aspect of the work looks like the sending of applications, for example, that we forget to make sure that everything we do is professional, focused and appropriate. Review these ten tips for you to ensure that your job search is on the right track. Ten tips for effective job search First Impressions Look, speaking and acting with professional help, a great first impression. Tory Johnson, Women for Hire Find referrals rather than jobs If you've got a friend that is running or working in you dreaming company, why should you find any job else? Just find him. <a href="http://www.insidersreferral.com/">The Free Insiders Referral Network of Jobs - insidersreferral.com</a> is strongly recommended. Follow-Up Do not be afraid, the follow-up. I instructed managers a customer more than a year after he first sent me back. I did not even have to apply if the position is available. In addition to me in his curriculum vitae, John had me every month or so to touch-and even more in my office (by the back door not by the receptionist), Easy to say hello. Try more effective job sites A good job website will save you too much time. Indeed.com is a good job search engine that I'd recommend. Interviewing Be on time for the interview. On time means five to ten minutes early. If necessary, take some time to attend the office ahead of time, so that you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there. Job Fairs From time to time in these events, even if we are not necessarily looking for a job, to see what options there are, and to provide a perspective on where you are in the job market place. Tracey Miner, the advantage Mulitcultural Keep Track I have noticed that one of the most useful things that I started to keep track of everything I do. I use a simple spreadsheet program like Excel. And I do mean anything. I have a file where I see all the information from all the sites, which I join. Information such as the user name and password, which I created, what kind of tasks, it is - or freelance regular or specialty. Tracey Pederson, Jill of trades Meaningful work Discover your passion, identify a new direction, and take steps to a career that leaves and energetisiert enthusiastic. Curt Rosengren, passion catalyst Thank you say Try to send your thank-you note within 24-48 hours after your meeting or interview. The note is handwritten on a small, professional, thank you note card (if you have extremely clean handwriting, and only a brief message to convey), word-processed, or by e-mail. Stay On Top of the News Be aware of the latest business news in your town or city in which you wish to work. Read local magazines to find out who is on top in your industry. Check the business section of your local newspaper, as well. These resources will give you a sense for employers are "hot" contact information, how often to send your CV. Your Resume Write until it is correct. Think, write, think some more, rewrite, correction, you will get feedback and rewriting. Joyce Lain Kennedy, author Career Do not Give Up Last, but not least, do not give up. Job search is not easy and it is even harder when the job market is difficult. Keep plugging away in your job search, and finally, when there is more time consuming that you expect is the correct position.
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10. i used monster and careerbuilder. Also used the larger agencies such as snelling, officeteam and manpower. Only drawback is it is hard to get hired permanent if you accept an assignment with a small company, if you tell them you only want to work with large corporations then you should find a permanent place when your contract is over. Good Luck!