Maybe you??re a student who wants to make some extra money. Maybe you already have a job and are looking for more to do. Maybe you are a busy parent trying to make ends meet. Regardless of your situation, this is the article that you will need if you are trying to find a part-time job.
Finding a part-time job can be very different than finding a full-time job. You will need to use different job searching skills. Just as there are many online sites to search for full-time jobs, there are also a few sites dedicated to searching for part-time jobs. At some sites you can choose to search specifically for part-time work. Many large corporations, particularly retail outlets, have online applications available to you.
However, looking on the internet is only a possible first step in finding a part-time job. Check your local paper for listings of new jobs. You will also want to go to the mall, or downtown, or any area in your city with restaurants and retailers to see who is looking for help. You will often find help wanted signs in the windows. Write down all of the job opportunities that you see. You should also write down any specific locations that you want to work, even if you don??t see that they are hiring.
Once you get home, you can tailor your resume to suit those positions. You might only need two copies of your resume: one for waiting tables at a restaurant, and one for being a sales associate at a retail chain. You might find you need more resumes. Regardless, make sure that your resumes suit the position that you are applying for.
On your resume, you will want to be clear that you are searching for part-time work. You can put this in your objective statement so that your employers know what you are looking for. You might also consider attaching a cover letter for the positions that you would really enjoy. However, the part-time job search is often more casual than the full-time job search, and so cover letters are often not necessary. You can judge the importance of a cover letter. If you do choose to include a cover letter, you might want to put your specific availability.
If you are looking for a part-time job, sometimes it is best to take the ??many seeds?? approach to job hunting. This means that it might be best for you to drop off your resume at forty or fifty companies (you will still probably need more than one style of resume, however: you don??t want to leave your administrative assistant resume at a restaurant). This will mean that you have a higher chance of getting a phone call for an interview. You will want to drop your resume off at as many stores as you can think of, even those that don??t have a help wanted sign posted.
Another thing to remember when you are looking for part-time employment is to use your network. Have your friends and family see if there are any openings in their companies. Have your friends and family put in a good word for you when you apply. Many part-time positions are not earned through a stellar resume, but through knowing the right people. If you know the right people, don??t be afraid to ask them for a hand. If you are trying to get into a new job, don??t worry: there will still be some places for those people who hand in their resume with a smile.
Once you get your phone call for an interview, there are a few things that you will need to prepare. You need to bring your references with you. Just because this job might be more casual doesn??t mean that you can be sloppy: you will still want to dress nicely. No need to get too dressed up, but wear conservative clothing that looks presentable. You want your prospective employer to recognize that you are a professional and motivated individual who will be an asset to any team.
At the interview, you might need to discuss your availability. You might only want to work during the days when your kids are in school. You might only be available to work Tuesdays and Thursdays because of your other work schedule. You might be available every night except Monday when you take a night class. Bring your availability in, and discuss it with your employer. You don??t want to be hired and then find out that you will be unable to do the job because it conflicts with your schedule. Most employers looking for part-time employees recognize that they have to be flexible in their scheduling, so being candid about your other commitments is a good idea.
During the interview you will want to ask about the scheduling and how it is done. Can you agree to work the same shift(s) every week? Is the schedule made a week in advance? Are there ways to switch shifts with other employees if you need to? The interview is a time for you to become familiar with the job, as well as for your interviewer to become familiar with you. Asking for clarification will show that you are genuinely interested in the job.
Another issue to clarify during the interview is the number of hours a week you will be working. You will be working part-time, but the hours on part-time work vary from company to company and person to person. Are you expecting five hours a week or twenty-five hours a week? Ask your employer what they are expecting, and then express what you are looking to find.
If you follow the steps discussed in this article, finding part-time work can be easy. It will take you some time and effort to find a job, but eventually you will be at a position that meets your needs. Good luck job-hunting!
Author: Shannon Columbo
Author Bio:
Shannon Columbo is the editor of www.theguideto-resumes.com/writing_a_resume/>The Guide to Resumes. For expert advice on how to get ahead in today��s job market, check out the Guide to Resumes. You can improve your resume, hone your cover letter, ace the interview, and get your dream job! Find out what employment option is right for you.
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