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The Execu-Search Group

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675 3rd Avenue ( Enter on 42nd St )
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 212-922-1001

Fax: 212-922-0033

Other branches in the area:
No

Affiliated Agencies:
None other than affiliation with NYATS and NATTS

World Wide Web Page:
http://www.execu-search.com

Email address:
gbernstein@execu-search.com

Five currently most demanded jobs:
Job Title Length Client Hourly Wage
Accountant/Bookkeeper 3 Months Fortune 500 - all industries 20
Graphics/DTP 3 Months fortune 500 - all industries 24
LAN_Tech/Admin 3 Months fortune 500 - all industries 24
Computer_Tech 3 Months fortune 500 - all industries 25
Spreadsheet_Operator 3 Months fortune 500 - all industries 20

The following information has been provided by the agency staff:

Agency Procedures

The standard procedure when a temp applies for work:
Candidate is screened over the phone to determine if we can provide the type of assignment they are seeking. Interviews are conducted by appointment only and typically last 45-90 minutes. Computer based testing is done of applicable to skill set. Be prepared to offer references that will be checked and have approprate ID. If mutually agreed to after interview process yu will be considered availabl

Waiting times:
1-2 days , 0-2 days

How this agency screens registered temps to decide which to send out:
First by availability, then skill match, then fit, then avail wage rate.

Standby policy:
We do not have temps standby in our office

Payroll policies:
Time sheet pickup: Y
Direct deposit: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank: Y

Benefits:
Medical insurance: Y
Dental insurance: Y
Paid vacation: Y
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Bonus (not including referral bonus):
Matching contributions:

Informing temps of their rights and responsibilities:
Yes, with each initial application the candidate is informed of their rights and procedures to register concerns or complaints

Agency Policies and Priorities:

Distinctive aspects of the agency:
We are a professional level search firm with niche service areas that are staffed with professionals who have real work experience in their respective fields of placement. We treat

Role of the temp agency:
A vital resource for both clients and candidates. Client companies can maximize their efficiency by staffing for peak, seasonal and project needs. Candidates can be matched with p

The five most important characteristics for a temp:
Responsibilty, flexibility, professionalism, honesty, loyalty

Advice for prospective temps:
Be honest and open with your service. Develop a rapport with your staffing counselor and trust them to have your interests in mind. Be direct if you are unsatisfied or unhappy with

Aiding temps in finding permanent work:
yes - we are a full service recruitment firm with a permanent placemnt division

Percentage of temps who found permanent work last year
(a) at client firms: 35%
(b) in other firms: 20%

Other comments:
We think this is an excellent site! We welcome applications from all interested candidates

This entry was submitted on:
Tue Mar 24

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