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Review of Custom Word Processing

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420 Lexington Avenue (43rd Street)
New York, NY
212-818-0300

Total time with agency:
6 months

Wait for first assignment:

Average wait between assignments:

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

Tests given:
WordPerfect 5.1, 6.0, 6.1; Word 6.0

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

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

Comments:
Average length of assignment: 1 day - 1 week

Types of Jobs: word processing

Clients: law firms and investment banks

Salary: $17-20

Benefits: Never inquired.

My contact people at Custom were incredibly helpful, and always had work for me. When I gave an indication of my preferences for hours, those preferences were always taken into account. When I had to cancel due to personal problems, they were extremely helpful. Overall, an excellent experience.

Reporter:

Email:

Date:
Sat Jun 22 14:10:43 EST 1996

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