Employment with United, FAQs: "Ask Anne"

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Where are you located?  Where can I park?

I have recently graduated.  Can United help me find my first job?

What two (2) forms of identification are acceptable to prove my eligibility to work?

If I decide not to accept a placement United offers me, will I be offered others?

Are there any fees or money deducted from my paycheck?

Am I allowed to apply for a job at the client company?

Can I change jobs while working with United?

Will I receive benefits between assignments?

What types of training and advancement could I be eligible for?


  Where are you located?  Where can I park?
United Personnel Services has 3 offices with parking arrangements nearby.
  o  1331 Main Street, Springfield, MA
  o  250 Northampton Street, Easthampton, MA
  o  10 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
Click on the Directions to our Offices page under About Us or save time by clicking here:  Directions and Information

  I have recently graduated.  Can United help me find my first job?
United has helped many recent high school and college graduates find their first job.  As long as you are reliable, have a willingness to learn and work hard, and are realistic about the challenges of a first job, United can help!

  What two (2) forms of identification are acceptable to prove my eligibility to work?
Click on the link following this sentence to go to the Immigration Law website for a list of acceptable documents.  You must present one document from List A, or a document from List B and List C, to establish your eligibilty to work.   http://immigrationlawweb.com/employers-list-of-i-9-documents.htm

 If I decide not to accept a placement United offers me, will I be offered others?
Flexibility is key to working with a staffing service.  However, if you are offered a position that does not seem to be right for you, explain why to your Staffing Consultant.  United's staff will continue to work with you to find a good employment match.

 Are there any fees or money deducted from my paycheck?
United does not charge fees to our employees.

  Am I allowed to apply for a job at the client company?
If you are interested in a full-time position with the client company at which you are working, talk with your Staffing Consultant who can advise you on the best path of action to take.

 Can I change jobs while working with United?
If you would like to be placed on a different assignment while working with United, talk with your Staffing Consultant.  If you will be leaving United's employment to go to a different job, we request a minimum of 1 week's notice from you.

  Will I receive benefits between assignments?
Your bonuses and vaction pay are based on the hours you have worked (please refer to your Employee Handbook).  You are eligible to receive them at any time once you meet the required number of hours and have notified your Staffing Consultant.  If you are not currently on assignment and wish to continue your health insurance benefits, you may apply for COBRA coverage.  United's contribution is only made while you are currently working and not while you are covered under COBRA.

  What types of training and advancement could I be eligible for?
United offers computer skills and other type of training to qualified employees.  Talk with your Staffing Consultant for more information.