How to find entry-level jobs? (Are temp agencies still a thing?)
When I was in college, during breaks I used to sign up with TEMP EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES that would vet my skills and then farm me out to different companies who needed short-term workers. It was a fun and easy way to try out different jobs, the temp agency was technically my "employer," and with the temp agency as the middleman, it meant no "interviewing for jobs." I also got my first REAL job after college through an employment agency -- I did have to interview, but the agency helped to match me with the right job.
Is there anything like that for today's college students (or grownups, for that matter)? I am the parent of an intelligent, responsible college student who would LIKE to work, but has no work history to put on a resume, and this seems like it could be a good workaround for that. But these days is it all just find-your-own-job-on-a-jobs-board? If anyone has pointers for how kids who don't have a college degree or much of a resume find employment these days, I'd be grateful! My kid is considering taking a leave of absence this coming year, but only if it is somehow possible to find a job.
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Does your student's college use Handshake? It's like LinkedIn or Indeed but specifically for college student employment. My college student found a summer job, an internship, and a permanent job after graduation on Handshake. If not Handshake, maybe a different service through career services?
Hello,
Nelson Connect is a temp agency that serves most of the bay area from my understanding. They also work with a lot of government agencies which can be a very good way to get into public service if that's something you're kid is interested in.
Good luck!
hi,
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dianna @ cult crackers