April 30, 1998 Irwin B. Robins, Esq. Volt Information Sciences, Inc. 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10020 RE: Employment Agreement Dated as of May 1, 1987 (the "Agreement") -------------------------------------------------------------- Dear...

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                                                                  April 30, 1998


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Volt Information Sciences, Inc.
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RE:        Employment Agreement Dated as of May 1, 1987 (the "Agreement")
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Dear ▇▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇:

This will confirm our understanding that, subject to the approval of the Board
of Directors of Volt Information Sciences, Inc., the Agreement is hereby amended
as follows:

         1. Paragraph 1(a) is hereby amended so that the Employment Term shall
end on April 30, 2000.

Please confirm your agreement to the foregoing by signing a copy of this letter
and returning it to me.



                                             Very truly yours,


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                                            Chairman of the Board and President

Agreed to and accepted:


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                                  Exhibit 10.01