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For the past two months, I have been a temporary Support Contractor at a software firm in Waltham. During this time, I have recorded issues clients had with their software in order for Customer Support to resolve the issue or question in a timely manner. I have also managed the calendar in which clients request upgrades and installations of the company's software. The middle of November was quite competitive between the two floors at the company. Over the past few years, the company has participated in the annual Food Drive for the shelters in Waltham, with each floor trying to raise more. Within this friendly competition, employees brought in non-perishables, donated money through a fifty-fifty raffle, and in canisters that were located on each of the two floors. Between the money that was collected in the fifty-fifty and the canisters, several employees went to the store to purchase as many items as possible. In the end, the floor I work on won by over 300 items and as a whole we raised approximately 2300 non- perishable items, an outstanding accomplishment since it was more than double the items donated last year. This job has been a excellent opportunity and learning experience-not only do I work with great people, but the company's diverse and international client base have taught me a great deal. | ||||
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This past spring, after being laid off, I found myself back in the job marketplace looking for a new position. At first I felt a bit displaced-career networking can be extremely stressful. Luckily, I soon found the perfect place to be in! I did my research on-line and shortly thereafter contacted Laufer and Associates. I met with Julie Sheehan at Laufer and Associates and I was immediately impressed with her tact and professionalism. To be honest, my previous experiences with agencies had left me a bit skeptical. I had been to agencies in the past where they had lied to me regarding positions they supposedly had available and they had undersold positions to me. My skepticism was put at ease soon after my interview with Julie. Julie's knowledge, tact and understanding of the industry all ensured my trust. Within a short time I was sent on an interview with an extremely reputable company! This interview not only impressed me that Laufer means business; it also made me confident that Laufer listens. They were not using fictitious positions just to get me to sign on. Career networking can be time consuming and costly. To have an efficient and effective team to work with such as the Laufer team can make an enormous difference, as it did in my career search! I interviewed for a Temp to Hire position and prior to that I was properly prepared by the coaching that I received from Laufer. This coaching was an invaluable process prior to starting with their client! Personally, I would fully recommend to a potential candidate taking the chance on a Temp to Hire position. A Temp to Hire position is a super opportunity to show your worth to your potential new employer! I can't think of a better way to see if this position is truly for you! With temping, you are able to keep your skills sharp, meet new colleagues, understand the company's environment, their expectations, your commute etc. During my tenure as a Temp I received follow up calls and emails from Laufer and Associates. Fortunately, I was on a Temp job that required little back up but I felt at ease knowing that I was not alone!! Soon I was offered a permanent spot. Where one door closes another one opens! What would normally be seen as a difficult time became a fond memory because of Laufer and Associates. | ||
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Have questions about job searching that you'd like to see answered? Send them in and they may be featured in a future newsletter!
 Emily Sabo, Marketing & Communications Liaison Laufer and Associates phone: (619) 367-2800
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