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	Vol.7, No 10, September 15, 1999
	Temporary jobs provide experience to students By Yoko Ito-Peterson Daily Forty-Niner Finding a permanent job after college can be a struggle, but for some, a temporary job assignment is that quick fix.    Temporary job assignments, also known as "temping," helps companies fill work orders as well as employ those in need of a job within a specific time period, said Paul Fornell, associate director of the Career Development Center at Cal State Long Beach.    Senior Christina Barragan, an art major, worked at a graphic design company through the temporary agency.    "As they knew I am an art major," Barragan said, "they let me watch what they are doing behind the scenes. It was a great experience to see what is going on in the real world."    Fornell said the advantages of a temporary job is an experience and the chance to see the real world.    "Students can work around the class schedule," Fornell said. He said one disadvantage is that students cannot really count on the position because it may be terminated before the contract ends.   "[There are] special agencies which focus on different industries such as computer, engineering and accounting," said Fornell.   Temporary agencies require candidates to fill out an application, take a test and interview in order to register.    Candidates are also requested to show their computer skills such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Lotus.   Apple One in Long Beach offers mainly clerical and secretarial jobs, but also requires candidates to provide at least two work references.   "Candidates have to demonstrate 40 to 45 word per minute typing skills or 6- to 8-months office experience," said Catherine Bolla, account executive of Apple One.  "Every summer, we see the same students [from CSULB] come back," Bolla said.   Abigail Abbott, a Long Beach agency that offers general clerical jobs, requires a basic spelling and mathematics test besides a computer skill check.    "They could get a decent job because of skills," said Rachel Smith, a recruiter of Abigal Abbott. Smith said hourly salary range from $7 to $15.    "I was able to get paid a lot for what I did," Barragan said. Barragan was paid $9 for easier job duties including filing, answering phones and typing.		Teachers stress improved training Computer jobs hottest in market Package frightens residents Campus moms get support Center answers students' career questions, problems L.B. department aids job seekers Temporary jobs provide experience to students Grad advice eases student confusion A spade is still a spade U.S. owes E. Timor more than money Peruvian artist displays talent Gallo comes home Determination equals victory Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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