How Do You Take a Day Off When You Work for a Staffing Company?

When you work for a staffing company, you work for the staffing company even though you’re at another company for your shifts. So it’s a good idea to know how day off requests work.  If you want to take a day off, remember that both organizations, the staffing company and the one you work at, need some notice.

Here are the steps in taking a day off.

Step #1: Touch base with Stride Staffing

Touch base with Stride Staffing and let them know the day you plan to take off. Be very clear about the day you want off. Give the month, date, and day of week, whether it’s Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

Step #2: Confirm the time off with Stride Staffing

As it gets closer to the time, be sure to confirm your day off with Stride Staffing. Remind them a week before, and refer to the e-mail or phone message you sent a month before. Make sure they are not inconvenienced by the day. Make sure they know you will not be in that day.

Step #3: Confirm the time off with your assignment

It’s also a good idea to confirm the day off with your assignment. Speak to your supervisor at the assignment site. If you know the e-mail, it’s also a good idea to confirm it with e-mail. Make sure they know you will not be in.

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Temp Work Can Work for You

The biggest disadvantage of a temporary job seems to be obvious; there’s no guarantee you’ll be working next week, let alone a few years down the road. So why should you even consider joining the approximately 3.25 million who are temporarily employed through U.S. staffing companies each week?

For one thing, taking a short-term job may be the best option for ending your unemployment. Businesses are hiring contract workers because they can obtain them quickly, adjust the number of employees to fit their present needs, and give them a try before bringing them on permanently. These are advantages for an employer, but can there also be value to the worker? The short answer is yes. And here are some of them:

A temp job might not be so temporary

While you may look at “temporary” as being employed by the day or week, the truth is the length of temporary jobs has increased. It’s not unusual for contracts to be several months long. Keep in mind your temp job could become permanent. If you have a notable work ethic (staying late when you’re needed and accepting more responsibility, for instance), you could land a permanent position with the company.

Gain some experience

A reputable employment agency will work with you to make sure your temporary job is in line with your past experiences. And even if a perfect match isn’t available, you will have an opportunity to pick up new skills and add valuable experience to your resume. You might even discover these combined skills will send you to a different industry or maybe on a new career path.

 You’ll feel better about yourself

Anyone who has ever been out of work knows the feeling of hopelessness and diminished self-worth that comes with it. A temp job, even one that doesn’t run parallel to your chosen career, will end that cycle and make you feel as if you’re back in the game. A temporary gig may not be what you were hoping for, but it beats unemployment and eliminates those long employment gaps in your resume. And you’ll get the psychological prerequisite of being employed.

Find the right temporary or permanent job

Finding your way through the job market can be a tricky and time-consuming process. When you work with a staffing company, they can add significant value to your job search and your career. Stride Staffing’s goal is to build stronger connections between employers and individuals by doing staffing differently. Really. Contact us today or search for a new job here.

Advice for Getting off to a Good Start in Your New Job

You already know the importance of first impressions. Now that you have been hired, you are once again going to be faced with trying to look good on your first days with a new employer and co-workers.

You may be somewhat nervous, and if you’re like most people, you tend to make more mistakes when you’re anxious. Your new co-workers and bosses will probably be understanding about your initial jitters. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be under a microscope. They will be making judgments about the type of person you are and whether you take yourself and your job seriously.

Yes, first impressions are important because they often become lasting impressions. You get one chance to make a good first impression.

Here are a few suggestions to help you.

Dress professionally

People make a judgment about you within a few seconds of meeting you, and the way you dress can have a significant impact on that first impression. Those in your new environment could equate appropriately dressed and groomed with efficiency and reliability, while unkempt might indicate you’re disorganized and possibly untrustworthy.

Show up with a good attitude

Everyone’s first impression of you will be bolstered if you arrive at your new job with a positive attitude. Concentrate on showing your enthusiasm for this opportunity to be part of a team that works together to solve problems and get things done. Be sure to listen and absorb during those first days. It’s okay to contribute an opinion; however, do more listening or you could run the risk of being seen as a know-it-all who’s looking for attention.

Ask questions, then show gratitude

Ask questions those first few days on the job. You aren’t expected to know everything, and it’s better to communicate and ask questions than to head off in the wrong direction trying to complete a task.

Show your appreciation to everyone who is helping you learn the ropes during your first days. Giving recognition to those who are helping you to adapt to your new job will go a long way toward making a good first impression.

Find the right job and make your impression

Finding your way through the job market can be a tricky and time-consuming process. When you work with a staffing company, they can add significant value to your job search and your career. Stride Staffing’s goal is to build stronger connections between employers and individuals by doing staffing differently. Really. Contact us today or search for a new job here.