Top 5 Temp Agencies to Work for while looking for a job

Having trouble with your job search? Try a temp agency.

It's job hunting season! January and February are considered to be the best times of the year to look for a job, as this is when most companies acquire their new hiring budget for the year. This means that now more than ever is the best time to be searching for a job. However, with this great surge of job opportunities comes a heavy influx of competition.

Because there is so much competition over a single job opening, the interview process can be stressful and exhaustive. Even when you put your best foot forward sometimes you're drowned out by the voices of 1,000 other applicants. Some people aren't good at interviewing and rejection can just be downright depressing. But don't despair, even if your interviewing skills are subpar there are many agencies that are still willing to hire you. Their interview standards are not as strict and provide and easy way to make some side money while you wait to hear back from a job, they're called temp agencies.

The goal of a temp agency is to recruit candidates looking to work for a short amount of time and place them with companies that have an open temporary position. Sometimes the temporary position can lead to a full time position, but it is not guaranteed. Never the less, a temp agency is a great way for someone who is entering the work force to gain experience and for some who has been absent from it for a long time. That being said here are my top 5 temp agencies to work for, while on a job hunt.

Kelly Services

Robert Half

Randstad

Adecco

Aerotek

Kelly Services

Kelly services is one of the most longstanding temp agencies in existence. The pay is decent and the service is outstanding. The representatives are easy to talk to and will assist you day and night when starting a temporary placement.

Advantages

Offers work from home jobs

Free online training

Discounts

Benefits

401K

Dental Insurance

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

(Benefit information is taken from job descriptions and reviews about Kelly Services on indeed.com).

Robert Half

Advantages

Career advancement

Online training

In person training

Benefits

Vision

Prescription drugs

Discounts

Medical insurance

Life insurance

For more information on benefits (for those who qualify).

Randstad

Advantages

Great work life balance

Career opportunities

Great company culture

Benefits

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental and vision

401 (k)

Life and short/long-term disability insurance

MetLife voluntary home and auto

Hyatt legal plan

Transit commuter benefits

Employee assistance plan and guidance resources

Exclusive discounts and programs with dozens of nationwide vendors and retailers

Adecco

Advantages

Salary calculator

Job seeker guide

Way to Work Program

Benefits

Direct deposit

Free career counseling services

401(k)

Select paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

Daily Pay offered in many locations

Aerotek

Advantages

Help with finding a job

Recruiter Partnership

Career Partnership

Benefits

Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability

Paid time off

Special care programs

Health care coverage

401k

If you are thinking of applying to any of these companies, I say go for it the experience alone is worth it, remember these jobs are temporary so don’t be afraid to make mistakes and have fun! These temporary jobs will also help to gain new skills and keep you financially stable as you search for a full-time opportunity. Sometime these temps will convert a part time worker to a full time hire if they really like you, so put your best foot forward and be sure to stand out from the crowd.

Thank you for reading.

Good luck on the job hunt!