1 post tagged “temps”
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When you accept a job that asked for an HTML hand-coder, maybe you should bone up on HTML before you get there
- When your temp supervisor asks what text editor you use, "the blogger window" is not the correct answer
- Your temp cow-orkers should not be able to smell you before they see you -- it's always a good idea to wear clean non-smelly clothes, and to take a shower with soap before you go to your temp gig
- Don't tell your temp supervisor about your blog
- Don't blog about your work at ZZZ
- Don't offer to edit the writing that you're supposed to code.
- Don't edit the writing that you're supposed to code! I don't care how wrong it was!!
- If you weren't given server access, don't ask for server access
- Please don't ask what the *.php means.
- Don't web surf
- Don't assume you're on a temp to hire position... especially if you don't know any HTML and the position opening is Webmaster.
- Don't ask the same questions over and over again. Take notes. The temp job will give you paper & pen if you ask.
- Don't beg for a job, or mention that you've applied here before and been turned down.
- Don't just use things at the temp work station, or check out stuff in the drawers
- If your temp supervisor gives you a style sheet cheat sheet, use it.
- If the temp supervisor mentions a style sheet, that means you shouldn't put font tags and align attributes in your HTML.
- Don't set your own hours at the temp gig. It's presumptive.
- Double-check your work.
- Don't tell your temp supervisor that you need the money. Guess what? We're all working for money.
- Don't decorate your temp work station
- Don't demand a working phone at your work station
- Don't expect your temp supervisor to critique your work
- Don't get freaky when the temp supervisor says there's no more work, and don't ask if it's something you've done. The temp job doesn't exist to give career counseling.
