You didn't know this about working for a temporary employment agency

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Working for a temporary employment agency does not cost money

One of those false stories is that it would cost money to work for a temp agency. That is of course not true.

But how does it work? The employment agency charges a fee to your employer. Your salary is therefore certainly not lower because you work through an employment agency!

You also work according to the same collective labor agreement as all other employees of the company where you work, but it is also possible that you work according to the temporary worker collective labor agreement. As a temporary worker you are treated the same as any permanent employee, so that is a nice thought.

Whether you choose irregular work or a permanent position, it is flexible work. This is useful for temporary periods, for example if you are planning to travel and still need about two months of savings. It is also useful if you want to earn extra money part-time while you are doing further training. But it is also perfect to see what exactly you want and start working as a temporary worker to see what you really like. If you would like a permanent job and the employer offers you the opportunity to become a permanent employee, then you have the additional advantage that you do not have to decide for a longer period after a month. This is because you do not have to sign a (half) year contract.

UBN knows your employer well

If you are looking for work, that is quite exciting. UBN is happy to help you find a job that suits you. We work with many employers and know these companies very well. For example, you can work in logistics or production. We ensure that your new workplace suits you. And we only work with companies that treat our temporary workers well. Have you started? Then we call or app you regularly. You tell us whether the work is going well. Together we look for a solution if things are not going so well.

UBN can also help you write a cover letter or we can create a resume together. ('cv' is an abbreviation of curriculum vitae and is a document that summarizes your work experience, education, skills and other important information, such as certificates and references.) UBN goes to great lengths to help you find a job!

You're not alone!

You may think that only a few people work through an employment agency or that everyone has a permanent job. You are wrong. Here are some figures about working through an employment agency.

• On average, more than 1 in 3 people looking for work find a job through an employment agency
• More than 1 in 3 people who work as a temporary worker move on to a temporary contract
• More than 12% of all temporary workers move on to a permanent job
• And do you really want to remain flexible? 14% of all temporary workers move on to the next temporary job

In short, working through an employment agency is often the start of something beautiful!