This document discusses the benefits of working as a temporary professional. It notes that Robert Half International is the largest specialized staffing firm, placing accounting, finance, IT, legal and other professionals on a temporary basis. Working temporarily offers flexibility, competitive pay and benefits, variety in assignments, and skills building. The document provides details on the prevalence of temporary work, qualities sought by temporary workers, and how to get started working with a staffing firm.

1. © 2015 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran. All rights reserved.
The Benefits of Working
as a Temporary Professional
Opportunity Knocks

2. • First and largest specialized staffing firm
– Seven staffing divisions placing accounting and
finance, information technology, legal, office
administration and creative professionals
– Parent company of Protiviti, an independent
provider of internal audit and risk consulting
services
• Founded in 1948 as franchised business; all
locations now company owned and operated
About

3. About

4. Specialized Positions
Available Through Accountemps
 Accounts
Payable/Receivable
 Accruals/Adjustments
 Audit/Compliance/Risk
 Billing
 Bookkeepers
 Budgeting/Forecasting
 Collections
 Cost Accounting
 Credit Management
 Financial Analysts
 General Ledger
 Month-End Closing
 Payroll
 Staff & Senior Accountants
 Taxes
 Year-End Closing

5. Specialized Positions
Available Through OfficeTeam
 Administrative assistant
 Customer service
representative
 Data entry specialist
 Executive assistant
 Human resources assistant
 Marketing/Sales assistant
 Office clerk
 Office manager
 Project coordinator
 Receptionist
 Word processor

6. Overview
 What is temporary work?
 How common is it to work as a temporary
professional?
 What are the benefits?
 Who should consider temporary work?
 How can you become a temporary
professional?

7. What Is Temporary Work?
 Work for companies on an as-needed basis
– Assignments can last a few hours or a few
months
 Temporary workers brought in for:
– Workload peaks
– Staff absences
– Specific projects
 Temporary professionals needed by firms in
all industries and of every size
 Roles range from administrative assistants to
CEOs

8. What Is Temporary Work?
 Most temporary professionals register with
a staffing firm
 Staffing firms:
– Find you jobs
– Handle all administrative tasks
– Provide targeted career advice
 Registering with a staffing firm is free

9. How Common Is It to Work As a Temporary
Professional?
 Over 3 million temporary employees
work for America’s staffing companies
during an average week.
 Over 14 million temporary
employees are hired by America’s
staffing companies during the course
of a year.

10. Why Is Demand Growing for Temporary
Professionals?
Companies gain:
 Flexibility
– Adjust staff levels based on workloads
– Help during employee absences
– Gain access to specialized skill sets
– Avoid overstaffing followed by layoffs
 More control over costs

11. Top Qualities in a Job
 Competitive compensation; healthcare
and other benefits
 Flexibility; healthy work/life balance
 Steady work
 Variety of assignments; interesting work
 Skills building; professional development

12. Competitive Compensation and Benefits
 Competitive compensation
– Can earn more than full-time workers
 After meeting certain requirements, could
be eligible for:
– Referral bonuses
– Bonus and holiday pay
– Tuition reimbursement
– Healthcare and other benefits

13. Flexibility
 41: Percentage of people who choose
temporary work to gain a flexible schedule
 25: Percentage of temporary workers who
choose this type of work to balance family
or personal obligations

14. Sample Schedule:
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15. Flexibility
 79: Percentage of temporary and contract
employees who work full-time schedules

16. Steady Work
 49: Percentage of temporary workers who
say temping is a way to get a permanent
job
 35: Percentage of temporary employees
were offered permanent positions by their
staffing firm’s client

17. “Let your hook be always cast; in the
pool where you least expect it, there will
be a fish.”
– Ovid, Roman poet

18. Variety of Assignments
 33: Percentage of temporary employees
who say they work for a staffing company
because they like the diversity and
challenge of different jobs

19. Skills Building
 76: Percentage of temporary employees
who say they have gained new skills
through their assignments

20. Skills Building
 Many staffing firms offer free skills testing
and training
– Business fundamentals
– Interpersonal skills
– Popular software programs

21. Who Should Consider
Temporary Work?
 Students and recent graduates
 Entry-level professionals
 Professionals caring for parents or elderly relatives
 Those pursuing non-traditional work paths
 Those transitioning back to full-time work
 Those seeking a career change
 Those considering retirement

22. Who Should Consider
Temporary Work?
 Questions to ask yourself include:
– Am I able to adapt quickly to new work
environments?
– Do I work well with others?
– Am I a self-starter?
– Am I punctual, reliable and courteous?

23. How to Get Started
 Find the right staffing company
– Identify one that specializes in your industry
 Collect references
 Ask questions:
– How long have you been in business?
– What is the market like for someone with my
skills?
– How many positions do you currently have
for the position I seek?
– What makes your firm superior to others?
 Pay attention to the little things

24. How to Get Started
 Schedule an interview with a representative
 Bring your resume and list of references
 Be honest when discussing your work
history, skills and interests

25. How to Get Started
 Your contact will identify assignments and
notify you when promising opportunities arise
 Be available
 Maintain regular communication and let your
contact know if your goals change

26. © 2015 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran. All rights reserved.
The Benefits of Working
as a Temporary Professional
Opportunity Knocks