If you're a recent grad, home between semesters or are just looking for work in general, temporary assignments can give you invaluable industry experience and a chance to test different types of companies in your field. Additionally, temp work gives you the chance to apply what you learned in school to a real-life work environment. As the economy rebuilds, more and more companies are using temps to transition back into full-time hiring... so try it out!

Did You Know?

• 2.01 million people per day are employed by staffing companies.

• 8.6 million temporary and contract employees are hired by U.S. staffing firms over the course of a year.

• 79% of temporary and contract employees work full time, virtually the same as the rest of the work force.

"Staffing Statistics" The American Staffing Association

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