career blazers

After a week of dragging my feet, I finally went to a temp agency. Career Blazers is on 5th Avenue, close to Bryant Park.

I arrived a few minutes early for my interview and started filling out paperwork. Next was a series of tests, primarily basic computer skills and typing. . .turns out I can type at 80 WPM (84 with mistakes), guess that that typing class in high school really paid off, and overall I scored above the 90th percentile for all the tests.

Then it was time to meet with Gallo. Rather than an interview, she primarily asked me questions regarding what I was looking for work-wise, what my flexibility was, and what other skills I have. Perhaps it was her job to be, but she seemed fairly optimistic that I would be able to find something quickly and easily. I explained that I was in transition from school to work and was open towards working in different industries and jobs. She mentioned temp work for Toyota, note-taking for focus groups, and some publishing houses.

At this point, I just need to start making money and feel productive again.