Drawing on her experience at more than one hundered companies, Deborahann Smith guides the reader throughout the world of temporary employment with humor, common sense, a Zen-like appreciation for the ever-changing present moment—and a healthy dose of enlightened self-interest. Among the topics are:

• Marketing yourself

• Dealing with agencies

• Negotiating pay and benefits

• Getting through the first day

• Community in the workplace

• Difficult relationships

• Job recognition

• Surviving job lulls

• Going permanent