Pe, O “gt /p From Classroom To Cubicle: Finding The Right Job For You by Lauren Devine (NAPSA)—Thoughfinding that dream job takes work, turning your $100,000 college education into a fulfilling job may be a lot easier by first working as a temporary employee. Experts at Adecco, the nation’s largest staffing company, offer this advice: When going on job interviews, many college graduates hear the refrain, “We can’t hire you because you don’t have experience.” Especially in tough economic times, companies want to know that the people they hire can do the job. But how are you supposed to get experience if you can’t find an employer who will give you a chance to get on-the-job training? That’s where staffing companies can help. It may be too late to get involved in career-oriented activities at your school, such as campus clubs and internship programs, but it’s never too late to try temporary employ- ment as a route to gaining thatallimportant experience. With it, you can test the waters in a numberof different companies and industries in short- or long-term assignments that will give you practical experience. Not to mention the fact that you can network with all the new people you meet. By making sure to register with a reputable, full-service staffing company, you can use the company’s tuition reimbursement plan and training to hone your skills, collect a paycheck, and gain access to healthcare and 401k benefits while working toward a full-time position. What kind of opportunities are open to this year’s grads? College grads find that tempo- rary assignmentsfit in with longterm career-building strategies. With the help of a good staffing company, college grads can break into almost any field, including technology, financial services, hospitality, retail, marketing, and many, many more. Another plus about temporary employment is that it gives you financial independence and the flexibility to arrange a schedule around your job search. Some staffing firms will even assist you in your search, offering permanent placement services at no charge to you. According to Conference Board Data, more than 90 percent of companies use temporary workers to maintain a flexible workforce that quickly meets market demands, and temporary workers fill positions ranging from entry level to executive. For more information on how temporary work can “work” for you, visit Adecco at www.usa decco.com. Lauren Devine is Senior Vice President of Operations at Adecco Employment Services.
