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Temp agencies and other depressing employment issues

 
 
Baz Auckland
15:42 / 28.02.02
Sorry to keep harrasing everyone, but can anyone reccomend any temp agencies or other employment options in London?

I arrive Monday, and if jet lag doesn't kill me, I'll be job seeking on Tuesday. <shudder> ...6 months of unemployment coming to an end.... ...it was nice...
 
 
pointless and uncalled for
15:46 / 28.02.02
Adecco is a bit crap in the UK.

I was always good with Kelly's in Victoria and fully plan to sign up with them when I return later this year.

Brook Street Bureau has a fairly wide network and braod spectrum of clients.

I've been away too long to comment much but if you've got a file with an agency where you are at them moment then I can reccomend getting them to give you a copy or fax a copy to your intended location.

good usually depends on the coordinators at the branch so it may suit you to shop around a bit.
 
 
w1rebaby
18:14 / 28.02.02
Register with as many as you can.

Pick up a copy of Ms London or one of the other freesheets you find on the tube, and look through the ads in the back. They're designed for temps.

I got most of my jobs when I was temping through RoC Recruitment - they were pretty reliable and got me city jobs on £10+ an hour - but a lot of it depends on who you get assigned to and how proactive they are. Ask who their clients are if you want to work in a particular area.

Oh, and if you start work somewhere, they like you and you like them, ask them to employ you "under the counter", independent of the agency. They theoretically should pay the agency if they do that, but you can sort something out. You'll end up with much more money, since the agency take a huge cut.
 
 
Baz Auckland
09:50 / 01.03.02
Thanks for the info and wish me luck!
 
 
gozer the destructor
09:50 / 01.03.02
I have to recomend ProspectUs, because I moved down to London eight months ago went straight to them and they found me work that i've been in for eight months, no problems. they leave you alone and i really enjoy the work, they specialise in Public Sector stuff, NHS, Museums etc

Good luck
 
  
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