Career & Job Search
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Temporary Assignment
Know the employer, pay, schedule and assignment conditions before starting.
Get the practical details
Ask for the worksite, start time, supervisor, duties and expected assignment length. Confirm the legal employer and how pay is calculated and issued. Find out whether transportation, equipment, protective clothing or screening is required.
If the assignment is described as temp-to-hire, ask what that means in this case. A possibility of permanent employment is not a promise. Read any agreement and keep a copy of the terms supplied to you.
Know the communication process
Ask whom to contact about an absence, a schedule change or a safety concern. Confirm how hours are recorded and corrected. If the duties differ from the posting, discuss the difference before proceeding.
Keep your availability updated with the agency and review each assignment separately. The right fit depends on your skills, schedule and circumstances, not just the speed of placement. Use the agency’s official job-search portal and verify unexpected messages through a known contact.
Original NJS guidance prepared with AI assistance and editorial review. This article provides general information; employers and program providers determine their own requirements. Check current official instructions before applying or making a commitment.