FAQs

Question - Does GreatWork! Employment Services charge employees a fee to candidates looking for work?
Answer - Great Work! does not charge a fee for its services. In addition, we do not charge candidates for drug tests (unless a candidate believes a positive test is in error), pre-employment physicals or criminal background checks.

Question - How long is the average assignment?
Answer - While specific jobs may last from a few hours to several years, the average tenure of temporary and contract employees range from three to five months prior to being hired as a staff employee of our client. The field employee's ability to do the job, attitude, reliability and the companies needs do impact the length of an assignment. We can never guarantee employment or the length of an assignment.

Question - I already applied, why haven't you given me an assignment?
Answer - Unfortunately, we can never guarantee an assignment. Work History, Job Skillset, Interviewing Skills, Reliability etc are all an important part of our evaluation for each of our clients. We can only send applicants that demonstrate a true desire to work full time and can fulfill the clients production demands..

Question - How many staffing companies are there in the United States?
Answer - There are about 7000 firms that have been in business a year or more. Great Work! is proud to be in business since 1992.

Question - How much has the staffing industry grown?
Answer - Average daily employment for temporary help services has increased at an average rate of 10 percent per year over the past seven years.

Question - I sent my information over via the web site, do I still have to come in and apply?
Answer - Yes! Unfortunately, the information submitted only allows us to evaluate your skill set for current jobs. It does not mean you are active in our database. We must have a completed application and in person interview before you are considered Active and eligible for consideration of our assignments.

Question - Do I have to apply at all locations?
Answer - No. All of our offices work out of the same database. Once you have applied and interviewed and are activated all offices will see your information when running a skills search. Please make sure you let our staff know if they call you for an opening and it is too far for you.

Question - If I turn down an assignment will you deactivate me?
Answer - No. We welcome open and honest responses to our assignment offers. We prefer you refuse an assignment when offered versus accept and then not show up ( we will deactivate you for the latter). We will keep you active in our database for 6 months unless you are terminated for violating a policy, you request we deactivate you, you do not call in after a completed assignment or you are working on an assignment for us.

Question - Temp agencies only have the bad jobs no one wants. Why would I ever work for you?
Answer - Unfortunately, we have had this response at times when people call us off our ads. There was a day and age when temporary services really treated their employees poorly with bad pay, bad attitudes and dangerous clients. In reality, there are still some bad services out there. But if you do your research, you will find many companies hire SOLELY through a staffing company. You may be missing out on bona fide career opportunity if you discount ALL staffing companies. The clients we service are established and desirable local firms that are really looking to add quality people to their workforce. We encourage you to apply at any of our locations and compare our office with that of our competitors. We know you will feel a difference if you experience Great Work!.