If you are new to the Kansas City area, or are just looking to earn some extra cash, there are plenty of resources at your disposal. You might want to narrow your choices down by determining what your strengths are and what your future goals happen to be. In most cases, the job seeker has a clear focus of what skill-set they are best fit to perform, therefore the next step is locating the temporary agency, or other employment entity, in need of your particular skills.
One of the best places to find seasonal and temporary job placement in the Kansas City area is the US Department of the Treasury. With the completion of the Internal Revenue Service Consolidated Campus in downtown Kansas City, there are seasonal and temporary opportunities just waiting to be filled. The seasonal jobs that are entry level include data transcriber, clerk and extraction, which is better known as the mail room. There are many reasons to consider seasonal, or temporary, employment with the IRS. The opportunity for advancement is a major benefit, and there are programs in place that will allow an employee to take college level classes geared toward a career in the financial industry. Also, at the Kansas City location, there is no strict dress code, that makes the environment much more comfortable.
Unsure where to begin when searching for a seasonal federal position? Don’t worry, it is now easier than ever to submit a resume to any federal institution in the United States. Simply go to USA Jobs and create an account, complete with a current resume, then apply for jobs from your home computer. If interested in the above-mentioned opportunities at the new IRS campus, do a search within USA Jobs for Internal Revenue Service in the KC Metro area and a list of the available opportunities will be displayed.
There are many other temporary jobs that are not seasonal in nature, and therefore applicants have the best opportunity to become a permanent employee or experience a variety of working environments. For those who are interested in working within the corporate sector, Kelly Services is well known in the Kansas City area, and many other places across the globe. I have had the opportunity to work for Sprint, Hallmark and GE while being a temporary employee with Kelly Services. In the interview process, the applicant will be asked to take a variety of computer tests, such as a typing tests, and software proficiency evaluations.
When looking for work through a temporary agency, whether at Kelly Services, or one of many others, there are some things that would be advantageous to remember. Many temporary agencies will require the applicant to complete a battery of computer tests, these tests will determine the types of jobs for which the applicant will be eligible. It is important to remember that many of the tests have tools readily available, use them. Once placed in a temporary position, make a good first impression, and maintain it. Finally, use the temporary agency to get into a job that you enjoy. You may just get hired permanently!
