Temp: How To Survive & Thrive in the World of Temporary Employment

By Deborahann Smith

Drawing on her experience of more than 100 companies, Deborahann Smith guides the reader throughout the world of temporary employment with humor, common-sense, a Zen-like appreciation for the ever-changing moment - and a healthy dose of enlightened self-interest. Among the topics covered are: marketing yourself, dealing with agencies, negotiating pay and benefits, getting though the first day, community in the workplace, difficult relationships, job recognition, surviving job lulls, and going permanent.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087773934X
• ISBN13: 9780877739340
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Temp's best friend!

Hi! Even though this book was published in 1994 - thirteen years ago - it's just as relevant to today's market as it was back then. My hat is OFF to this author - who is abundantly suited to sharing with us "tempies" how to survive in today's marketplace. Thanks, Deborahann!