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Review of Essex

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1501 Broadway
New York, NY
212 391 1515

Total time with agency:
4 months

Wait for first assignment:

Average wait between assignments:

Last five jobs:
Job Title Length Client Hourly Wage Typical of agency?
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y

Tests given:
Typing, Microsoft Word functions

Payroll policies:
On-site time sheet pickup: Y
Direct deposit of payroll checks: Y
Free check cashing at agency's bank:

Benefits:
Medical insurance:
Dental insurance:
Paid vacation:
Transportation allowance:
Entertainment allowance:
Matching contributions:

Comments:
Essex has a 4 hour registration process. Two placement counselors offered me interviews that I wanted but which did not materialize. No temp or permanent jobs were offered to day.

Reporter:
Mary Banerian

Email:

Date:
Mon Feb 23 12:05:26 EST 2004

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