typsie ([info]typsie) wrote in [info]damnportlanders,
@ 2008-07-23 11:42:00
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because temping sucks.
Hey, me again. I'm dreading having to go apply with agencies again, so I figure at least I can find out who the decent ones are.

What are some good *permanent* job agencies? Most places do primarily temping, and every time I go in saying I want a permanent job, they usually try to shoehorn me into taking a temp gig instead. DO NOT WANT.

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[info]typsie
2008-07-23 06:52 pm UTC (link)
wrong post?

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[info]ghstintheshl
2008-07-23 06:54 pm UTC (link)
yeah

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[info]the_10thdoctor
2008-07-23 06:55 pm UTC (link)
Aerotek is supposed to have that kinda thing. And if you are in school or have graduated in the last couple of years, CampusPoint can hook you up. The nice thing about CP is that each job is upfront about whether it's short-term, long-term contract or permanent, so there's no surprises.

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[info]mandyjalo
2008-07-23 06:57 pm UTC (link)
Boly Welch works well for a lot of people. They haven't been able to find me a job yet, though. You can specifically say you only want direct hire and no temping, and there's no pressure to do temp work.

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[info]marykae
2008-07-24 01:03 am UTC (link)
true. I went in and they actually have two separate departments. You don't even have to TALK to the temp department.

I love them because they might be hooking me up immediately.

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[info]stopword
2008-07-23 06:58 pm UTC (link)
Most temp agencies want to take you for a test drive or two before they offer you a permanent placement. At least, that's how it was when I was temping way back when during a recession.

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[info]typsie
2008-07-23 06:59 pm UTC (link)
But I temped for 3 years already, cant they just call and verify that i'm a good employee? yeah, i guess not.

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[info]stopword
2008-07-23 07:06 pm UTC (link)
Why should they? The supply of temps is higher than the supply of jobs right now, I think. I mean, you can run your career however you like, I'm just sayin', it's not unheard of for them to give you a crap job first to see if you actually show up.

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[info]phrassie
2008-07-23 07:20 pm UTC (link)
Agreed. In today's job market you have to realize that you've got to present yourself well and sometimes that means temping to prove yourself to an employer. If you want a good job, you've got to present yourself as a GREAT employee.

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[info]emilytbm
2008-07-23 07:06 pm UTC (link)
I agree :( I am so over temping.

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[info]the_10thdoctor
2008-07-23 07:20 pm UTC (link)
It sucks when you get in to a great company and they keep saying stuff like 'we should totally hire you' or 'you should apply for this position' and then you apply and they forget you exist. But then they remember you again when they need some scut work done that they can't be arsed to do themselves.

Yeah, I'm looking at you, Yakima.

:p

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[info]emilytbm
2008-07-23 07:22 pm UTC (link)
OHSU is pulling that shit on me. They have a position I'd be qualified too, but they won't even give me a chance, the douches!

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[info]xplo_eristotle
2008-07-23 09:34 pm UTC (link)
IMO, this disqualifies that company for "great" status.

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[info]the_10thdoctor
2008-07-27 08:32 pm UTC (link)
You think? I always tended to think maybe I was the misfit when that happened...that it would be sour grapes to blame them. But since a rather disastrous experience with another local company, I'm wondering if it's really them.

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[info]ms_xeno
2008-07-23 06:58 pm UTC (link)
Preferred Personnel found me a temp gig that became permanent... as permanent as jobs ever are. :/

Temping is a pain, but most agencies expect you to take temp-to-hire gigs to show that you're a good li'l doormat. Even most supposedly permanent positions have a trial period of thirty to ninety days, anyhow.

If you want so permanent that in a couple of years you'll be ready to shoot yourself, I heartily recommend concentrating on public sector jobs. Metro, Mult. Co., City of Portland, and the like. Be prepared to surrender your hair, though.

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[info]phrassie
2008-07-23 06:59 pm UTC (link)
Yep Boly Welch is good and I like to recommend Rose City Personnel (that is how I found my current job)

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[info]emilytbm
2008-07-23 07:12 pm UTC (link)
They're website is confusing! I can't figure out where to register. Guess this is why I don't have a job! :P

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[info]the_10thdoctor
2008-07-23 07:18 pm UTC (link)
Donna FTW!

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[info]phrassie
2008-07-23 07:19 pm UTC (link)
I didn't find their website to be too confusing. You can always call.

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[info]thirty_three
2008-07-23 07:12 pm UTC (link)
Definitely Boly Welch, and these people specialize in medical staffing.

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[info]ygrane
2008-07-23 09:10 pm UTC (link)
Thank you! ^_^

You just saved me from making my own post.

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[info]ygrane
2008-07-23 09:31 pm UTC (link)
Do you happen to know of any other medical staffing agencies? TIA!

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[info]thirty_three
2008-07-23 09:41 pm UTC (link)
I know there's also Medical Staffing Network, they are national but have an office downtown.

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[info]the_10thdoctor
2008-07-23 07:17 pm UTC (link)
Another one to consider is Kelly Services. They have the Nike contract, and Nike will sometimes bogart the temps for permanent positions. It happened to my aunt... :D

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[info]bizket
2008-07-23 07:53 pm UTC (link)
What kind of work are you looking for?

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[info]typsie
2008-07-23 07:55 pm UTC (link)
Well, my experience is entirely office work, but I'm open to pretty much anything at this point, except for call center or heavy reception.

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[info]sassyleo
2008-07-23 08:50 pm UTC (link)
I feel for you...I know it's tough these days

When I moved to Portland, I didn't want to take just any job, so I temped for about 8 months, mostly through NW Staffing. They were great to me. They found me something within 1 week! In the beginning, I was temping in one dept but left after 5 months because I was bored beyond belief. I went and did a project for a few months elsewhere. When that was done, I contacted the agency again. They got me a better temp position, which led to a referral in another dept for a perm position. And I LOVE my job!

I've worked in the Staffing industry for many years, so I am sure it helped to understand and know how to work around the system.

I don't want to be the the meanie here, but as much as Portland is liberal...I don't think the blue hair is gonna help you. When I was hiring folks, I could have cared less about dyed hair, but my clients sure did.

Still, I would contact NW Staffing. Also I have always had positive interactions with Express.

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[info]squeakymonkey
2008-07-24 02:34 am UTC (link)
I also had good experiences with them (NW Staffing). They actually listened to what I wanted and mostly made pretty good matches for me. Also the other temps that staffed me with there were always up on which agencies had jobs, were good/bad to work with.

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[info]bluecurlystraw
2008-07-24 05:25 am UTC (link)
I started at the job I have now through Northwest Staffing. I temped with them before I went back to school and after I graduated I went back and they found me a temp-to-hire position within a month. They knew I was looking for something permanent but also sent me on some temporary assignments until a job came along that was a good fit.

I will agree with the above poster and say that having blue hair is going to seriously limit the placements you'll be eligible for. The office I'm in is pretty relaxed about visible tattoos and nose piercings, but they draw the line at "alternative" hair colors.

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[info]ashleyuberalles
2008-07-24 11:01 am UTC (link)
I had a few friends who had good luck getting permanent benefit eligible positions through Adecco, but personally, I don't have any experience with them.

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[info]fieldsclaphands
2008-07-26 09:37 pm UTC (link)
Try these guys: http://www.dentalmedicalstaffinginc.com/

They're the temp agency my office always uses. I do know that they are a place where businesses can hire permanent staff.

Also, Apple One Employment Service used to flood our fax machine with resumes when we were hiring. You might have some luck with them.

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