Sites Ending in jobs.com- The Hourly Workers’ Friend!
Hi everybody! Today, I will be taking some time to speak to the person looking for a part-time job. This is a bit of a departure from what is usually a more career-oriented column but I feel this information is valuable as well. Conducting an online job search for a part time job is done in the same manner as conducting an online job search for a full time job! The same rules apply- make sure there is some way for the employer to contact you that isn’t on line, for example- use a cell phone, voice mail or answering machine to help stay in touch when email isn’t available. If you’re also pounding the pavement- walking into physical work locations to ask about employment opportunities, you should be prepared for an immediate interview and/or offer of employment! You may also find other opportunities at national job boards such as Go Jobs.com.
There are niche boards on the Internet that specialize in part-time work, and the big national board also have search engines that will allow a job seeker to search only for part-time positions. The nice thing about using these boards is that you can usually complete the whole application on-line, from the comfort of your home. Some of the larger retailers, such as JC Penney and Target, have special sections – ending in jobs.com- on their websites, just for part-time hourly workers.
Most online applications for part-time work are the same as those for full-time jobs- they will require contact information, education, and employment history, as well as salary information and your availability. Some of these applications will also ask for references.
Make sure that you diversify your job search by using other resources such as classified sites like Craigslist, and the print edition of the newspaper. Make sure you stay vigilant of your surroundings, you never know when the coffee shop on the corner will put out a Help Wanted sign. Alternatively, you may want to approach the manager of such an establishment directly and ask if there are any unadvertised employment opportunities available.
Remember, there is help out there too- make sure to utilize free or inexpensive services that provide job search assistance such as your high school guidance office, college student employment office and state Department of Labor offices, as well as your local public library.
You should make sure that everyone you know knows you are looking for a job- your social and professional network can help you find unadvertised jobs- networking is very important because it works!
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