| What types of positions do you specialize in at The Suburban Group?
Our professional, technical, and scientific recruiting division places candidates in engineering, scientific, IT, hospitality, management, administrative, and many other types of positions. Our staffing division helps job seekers find many types of temporary and contract positions, including temp-to-hire positions that may lead to permanent employment.
What kinds of companies do you work with?
We work with some of the top employers in New England and across the United States. And we help candidates find jobs in many fields—high tech, utilities, life sciences, education, hospitality, manufacturing, engineering, nonprofits, and more.
What kinds of temporary and contract assignments can I get through Suburban?
As you might expect, we have many clerical, administrative, and other types of temporary and temp-to-hire positions available. But we also have some great contract positions available for technical writers, lab assistants, software designers, engineers, and people with many other kinds of skill and experience.
What are the advantages of temporary and contract jobs?
Flexibility is a major reason why people seek temporary and contract employment. Working for The Suburban Group gives you an opportunity to explore a wide variety of jobs with some of the top employers in the area, and can act as a bridge to permanent employment.
Can I get benefits with a temp job?
Yes, although the specific benefits vary with the length of the assignment, state regulations, and whether you are employed as a full-time, long-term temp or a short-term, part-time worker. All temps can take advantage of direct deposit, participate in a 401(k) plan, and take advantage of other incentives.
I’ve been a stay-at-home Mom. How do I make a successful reentry into the workforce?
Temporary or contract assignments can be a great route back to the workplace, especially if you want to get started right away. If you’re seeking a full-time, permanent position, take stock of the experience you’ve gained while out of the paid workforce. Have you helped organize an event? Raise funds? Edited the PTA newsletter? Done other kinds of volunteer work? These are transferable skills that will augment your earlier experience.
I’m a baby boomer who would like to launch a second career. Is this a realistic option?
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the baby boom generation includes nearly 83 million people born between 1946 and 1964. A study conducted by Harris Interactive for Merrill Lynch found that 75 percent of baby boomers have no desire for a traditional retirement. Many would like to find a second career that would give them more flexibility, new challenges—or both. At The Suburban Group, we match boomers seeking new career opportunities with companies looking for the experience and skill they have to offer.
How can I make a successful career change?
There’s no perfect blueprint, but here are a few things to keep in mind: |
