Drawing on her experience at more than one hundered companies, Deborahann Smith guides the reader throughout the world of temporary employment with humor, common sense, a Zen-like appreciation for the ever-changing present moment and a healthy dose of enlightened self-interest. Among the topics are:
Marketing yourself
Dealing with agencies
Negotiating pay and benefits
Getting through the first day
Community in the workplace
Difficult relationships
Job recognition
Surviving job lulls
Going permanent"