1Hello William.
2This is Amber -
3you said to phone if I wanted to get more information about the job agency you mentioned.
4Is now a good time?
5Oh, hi Amber. Yes. Fine.
6So the agency I was talking about is called Bankside -
7they're based in Docklands -
8I can tell you the address now - 497 Eastside.
9OK, thanks.
10So is there anyone in particular I should speak to there?
11The agent I always deal with is called Becky Jamieson.
12Let me write that down -
13Becky...
14Jamieson
15Jamieson
16Do you have her direct line?
17Yes, it's in my contacts somewhere -
18right, here we are:
1907866510333.
20I wouldn't call her until the afternoon if I were you -
21she's always really busy in the morning trying to fill last-minute vacancies.
22She's really helpful and friendly so I'm sure it would be worth getting in touch with her for an informal chat.
23It's mainly clerical and admin jobs they deal with, isn't it?
24That's right.
25I know you're hoping to find a full-time job in the media eventually -
26but Becky mostly recruits temporary staff for the finance sector -
27which will look good on your CV - and generally pays better too.
28Yeah - I'm just a bit worried because I don't have much office experience.
29I wouldn't worry.
30They'll probably start you as a receptionist, or something like that.
31So what's important for that kind of job isn't so much having business skills or
32knowing lots of different computer systems - it's communication that really matters -
33so you'd be fine there.
34And you'll pick up office skills really quickly on the job.
35It's not that complicated.
36OK good.
37So how long do people generally need temporary staff for?
38It would be great if I could get something lasting at least a month.
39That shouldn't be too difficult.
40But you're more likely to be offered something for a week at first, which might get extended.
41It's unusual to be sent somewhere for just a day or two.
42Right,
43I've heard the pay isn't too bad -
44better than working in a shop or a restaurant.
45Oh yes - definitely.
46The hourly rate is about £10, 11 if you're lucky.
47That's pretty good.
48I was only expecting to get eight or nine pounds an hour.
49Do you want me to tell you anything about the registration process?
50Yes, please.
51I know you have to have an interview.
52The interview usually takes about an hour
53and you should arrange that about a week in advance.
54I suppose I should dress smartly if it's for office work -
55I can probably borrow a suit from Mum.
56Good idea.
57It's better to look too smart than too casual.
58Will I need to bring copies of my exam certificates or anything like that?
59No - they don't need to see those, I don't think.
60What about my passport?
61Oh yes - they will ask to see that.
62OK.
63I wouldn't get stressed about the interview though.
64It's just a chance for them to build relationship with you -
65so they can try and match you to a job which you'll like.
66So there are questions about personality that they always ask candidates -
67fairly basic ones.
68And they probably won't ask anything too difficult like what your plans are for the future.
69Hope not.
70Anyway, there are lots of benefits to using an agency -
71for example, the interview will be useful because they'll give you feedback on your performance
72so you can improve next time.
73And they'll have access to jobs which aren't advertised.
74Exactly -
75most temporary jobs aren't advertised.
76And I expect finding a temporary job this way takes a lot less time -
77it's much easier than ringing up individual companies.
78Yes indeed.
79Well I think...