Research before placing your want ad with OfficeTeam staffing Before hiring a temporary employee, you should step back and look at your needs. Do you really need to fill this position or can you distribute the work to other employees? If you do need to fill it, you should determine the workload, skills, and experience needed from this person before creating your job listing and handing it over to OfficeTeam.

I recommend:  OfficeTeam gives employers advice on assessing their needs when it comes to attempting to hire a new employee. The American Staffing Association features aspects to think about when selecting a staffing agency to help you. According to both companies, plenty of research will help you in these endeavors.

Give Robert Half OfficeTeam information that they need to get started To start the process of finding a temporary employee, simply call 1-800-804-8367 to locate your nearest Robert Half OfficeTeam location. You will then give the needed information to one of the Staffing Managers, such as job requirements and start and end dates. You should hear back by the next business day.

I recommend:  If you have never gone about hiring a temporary employee before, OfficeTeam Staffing Managers will be able to help, but for helpful hints and reasons for hiring temporary employees, visit websites like The Washington Post or Workforce Management.

Be prepared for the interview after allowing the OfficeTeam temp service to select candidates Although it is usually considered the potential employee's job to worry about the interview, it is an important aspect of the hiring process for employers, as well. Be sure to prepare the appropriate questions in advance, and realize that you are to sell your company's strong points, just as the candidates need to sell their strengths.

I recommend:  OfficeTeam provides plenty of resources for employers on their website. The National Federation of Independent Business website lists questions not to ask a potential employee, as they are illegal.