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Originally Posted by Deborah35
From what I'm seeing lately, it seems as if the temporary agencies are only interested in how many people they "register", and not assisting with helping them find work. I have counted to see how many I'm "registered" with, I came up with 20, I know that's insanely alot, and they all don't have anything they say. Something is just not right somewhere.
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I think you're right,
Deborah.
I thought it was just me. I do think they try to get you to sign up to keep their "pool" at a certain number of people. And, with so MANY more temp agencies in existence than there used to be, AND with much less work available to "spread around", they aren't going to have anything. I remember the old days (70's!!) when they kept me SO BUSY. But there weren't as many agencies around then.
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Originally Posted by Deborah35
This kind of annoyed me a bit. I went to a workshop on how to cope with job loss/stress. I read a section on physical appearance. I guess you know where I'm going with this. It says "if you are overweight,(of course they had to use that term) have unusual facial characteristics or have other physical features that make you "stand out" in a negative way, do your best to minimize them". A flattering suit or skillfully applied make-up can make a huge difference. Seek out the advice of an image consultant, oh please! Physical features, that make you stand out in a negative way. What the heck? In other words, if you're not perfect looking? Image consultant? No thanks, I'll do what I think is right when it comes to a job interview.
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Like you don't have enough to worry about with trying to show them you can do the job.
I agree; paying the rent is hard enough, right? Image consultant? Sounds like something for a model or actor/actress only. And this thing about physical appearance burns me up. I think it's cultural; how many times do we hear about anti-aging and weight loss techniques? I know other cultures are more accepting of aging (we all do it), and older people are more respected (like in Japan).
This is a youth-worshipping culture, and there's always talk of looking younger/thinner...for both men and women. Maybe they say it will make a "huge difference" because that's more money in the pocket of this consultants, right??? They convince you you "need" them. Of course, they can't guarantee you the job. No one can. And what's "unusual"? Depends on the who's looking at you. So subjective and biased.
What one person finds appealing can be a "negative" thing to someone else.
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$%^*(@, geex.....s*** happens in life, and these employers who are made up of so-called "humans" like us who lack so much humanity. Yeah, I know they want you to be qualified & all, but they also expect you to have a perfect history & LOOK perfect?
And I agree,
Deborah...if you're not comfortable with a certain make-up technique or style of clothing, it isn't you and it could come out (being uncomfortable) when you're trying to show they you're qualified.
I read about a poor woman who has to take the bus to interviews (or anywhere else). She can't afford a car. Of course, employers demand you have "reliable transportation". Translation= own a car. So, that eliminates people who rely on the bus, in theory. This woman's bus was late, making her late for the interview. She was in her "stylish" suit, hot & sweaty, as she to wait for the bus. Of course, in the employer's eyes, it is her fault she was late, and she should own a car. Without a job to pay for gas & maintenance? Yeah, she should. My heart goes out to her...
These HR people who tell you things like get a makeover or professional resume writer ought to be put out on the street with nothing except the clothes on their backs.......
THEN have some HR person or consultant tell THEM, "Get a makeover, hire someone to write your resume, get reliable transportation"
