So I went into my testing/interview appointment with the temp agency on Wednesday, and they had me do some paper tests (spelling, matching) and then a computer test to determine my proficiency in Word and Excel and then my typing speed/accuracy. They seemed impressed with the typing skills, but I know I could've done even better, if I had had a decent keyboard.
Anyway, the agency (Stivers Staffing) called this morning to offer me a week's position as a receptionist, which they described as "mostly phones, light computer work". The agency also said that the client was a little nervous about having a temp, since she'd had a bad experience with one before, but I just needed to call the client and assure her by sounding perky and competent. I said something about not having much phone experience, and the person from the agency expressed surprise. She thought I had answered phones at Ameren. Nope. Okay, sorry for the misunderstanding, they would call me for the next one.
Five minutes later, Stivers calls again, this time offering a filing position for next Monday through Wednesday, up in Clayton, which is a bit of a hike, but beggars certainly can't be choosers. So I'm rather pleased to have something to do, where I'll be earning money. Otherwise, my dad was going to set me up with some chores, so I could earn my keep!
