Comments on: 6 Ways You Can Add an Agency to Your Arsenal of Work-Generating Tools

By: Staffing Agencies « A String of Words

Staffing Agencies « A String of Words — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:25:44 +0000

[...] I’ve Lost Faith in Creative Staffing Agencies, by Susan Johnston over at The Urban Muse and 6 Ways You Can Add an Agency to Your Arsenal of Work-Generating Tools by Jesaka Long over at a.k.a. Writer. They have further spurred my curiosity in staffing [...]

By: jesakalong

jesakalong — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:19:08 +0000

Susan, thanks so much for sharing your experiences! You bring up an excellent point: an on-site gig can be worth it if it can help you break into a new industry/ area or work with a company that’s of interest to you. Good things to keep in mind! ~ Jesaka

By: Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:12:24 +0000

Hi Jesaka,
I’m glad that my post spurred you to write about this topic, too. These are some great suggestions, especially about being clear and firm about the types of projects you will or will not do. Personally, I have done on-site gigs that I’ve found myself, but they has to be 1) with a client I’m really excited about and 2) with a relatively short commute. If I can get to their offices in 30 minutes on the subway, that’s not so bad, especially if it’s a short term project. But if I have to take multiple buses or a commuter train or even a ZipCar, then I’d better be pulling in really good money!
Susan

By: Chris Moran

Chris Moran — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:14:24 +0000

Nice writing style. Looking forward to reading more from you.

Chris Moran