Product Description

Drawing on her experience of more than 100 companies, Deborahann Smith guides the reader throughout the world of temporary employment with humor, common-sense, a Zen-like appreciation for the ever-changing moment - and a healthy dose of enlightened self-interest. Among the topics covered are: marketing yourself, dealing with agencies, negotiating pay and benefits, getting though the first day, community in the workplace, difficult relationships, job recognition, surviving job lulls, and going permanent.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1938637 in Books
• Published on: 1994-01-18
• Released on: 1994-01-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

From Library Journal
Over one-fourth of the work force is employed on a contingency basis. Yet these freelancers, consultants, part-timers, and temp workers are largely overlooked in the literature devoted to career choice and development. Smith, a freelance writer and long time temporary employee, provides facts and opinions about temping in a witty and amiable fashion. Her information and insights do much to dispel the notion that temping is a second-rate form of employment and means of career development. Smith's coverage includes pros and cons, pay and benefits, qualifications and opportunities, working with agencies, self-marketing, short- and long-term assignments, and tips on networking and negotiating. She also ventures into such topics as fun on the job, harassment, and health tips. This is a little book packed with big ideas. It's one of the first resources available on the topic and belongs in every library's career section.
- Alan Farber, Northern Illinois Univ. , DeKalb
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Job-hunting tipsters and career advisers now tout the advantages and/or necessity of temporary employment. For some, it may be a lifestyle choice offering valued flexibility; for others, a fallback for when a job search has stalled. In 1993 John Fanning, head of the highly successful Uniforce Temporary Personnel franchise, outlined the benefits of "temping" in Work Styles to Fit Your Life-Style. While Fanning's perspective was that of a temporary services entrepreneur, Smith, a veteran of more than 100 temporary positions, cites many of the same reasons for temping identified by Fanning. In her chatty, personal style, she also provides guidance on dealing and negotiating with temp agencies and offers tips for surviving the temp work culture. David Rouse

About the Author
Deborahann Smith is the author of Temp: How to Survive and Thrive in the World of Temporary Employment. She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Temp's best friend!
Hi!

Even though this book was published in 1994 - thirteen years ago - it's just as relevant to today's market as it was back then. My hat is OFF to this author - who is abundantly suited to sharing with us "tempies" how to survive in today's marketplace.

Thanks, Deborahann!