Now that many people are having a really difficult time finding gainful full time employment, many are turning to temp agencies in order to keep money coming in. There are number of powerful pros and cons associated with using a temp agency. In the negative category, most temp jobs start at minimum wage. Also, many temporary jobs require tremendous physical effort. Those who are unable to do hard physical labor may not be able to compete in the temporary marketplace. The positive aspects of temp agencies are even more pronounced. Temp agencies are among the most open and accepting of all employers. Many of these agencies broadcast their willingness to work with felons and others with questionable backgrounds. Furthermore, many temp jobs have the potential to become full time regular jobs. There are so many applicants for every job that many employers prefer to use temp agencies in order to find out exactly who is serious about doing a quality job. Skilled workers can also use temp agencies extensively. Nursing, medical and accounting agencies are generally quite busy, even during economic downturns. Even these agencies for skilled workers are often swamped with people seeking work. In order to ensure that jobs are secured, work seekers must be willing to show up at temp agencies each and every day that work is available. Temp agencies generally open to the public in the morning and remain open for several hours while local businesses call in with job opportunities for the day. In some cases, temp agency staff will tell potential workers that it is okay to leave and that calls will be made when job opportunities to present themselves. While it may be tempting to leave at this point, it is best to remain physically present in the agency until a job is found. When approaching temp work, it's important for workers to be able to swallow their pride. Even if workers have tremendous experience and professional training, temp agency staff may give these workers menial jobs in order to test their attitude. If these menial tasks are executed conscientiously, agency staff will likely offer better jobs relatively soon.