recruitment
8 TIPS FOR FINDING A GREAT
PART-TIME JOB
As Unemployment Stats Rise,Those Seeking
Part-Time Work Are Finding Success
D
espite unemployment woes, those seeking part-time finding out how others got their part-time jobs. Don’t forget
work are finding success. According to the Bureau of to get names of hiring managers.
Labor Statistics, more than 19 million Americans cur-
rently work part-time — 34 hours or less each week — a sta-
tistic that is relatively unchanged from that of one year ago. CONNECT WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE PART-
“With today’s economic climate, working part-time is no 4TIME HELP. Web sites like
MyPartTimePRO.com specif-
longer an option, it’s a necessity,” says Ilyse Shapiro, founder ically display part-time, professional-level jobs. Other on-
of the job search Web site
MyPartTimePRO.com. “Every line and off-line services are available to help moms and
day, I speak to moms who must go back to work to pro- retirees return to work.
vide greatly-needed income, retirees who can’t
afford to stop working altogether, and
others who need an appreciable sec-
ond income after putting in a full 5
ENGAGE RECRUITERS AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
Don’t just contact general staffing firms, research those
Visit our website’s day of work.” who serve your specific industry.
Job Center to post
Shapiro suggests job seek- Also, many companies outsource their hiring to recruiters.
ers heed the following eight If there is a specific employer you are interested in working
your resume, get
tips to help seek out compa- for, contact their HR department directly to find out which
information on
nies that offer part-time or firms recruit for the company.
diversity employers,
flexible employment oppor-
tunities:
search for employ-
ment opportunities
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TAILOR YOUR OWN POSITION. Many companies strictly
hire full-timers.
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PERFORM INDUSTRY- When interviewing, show the hiring manager how you can
& more.
SPECIFIC RESEARCH. do a great job in less time. Other firms may not even realize
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Despite the current economic they need your services and will create a position for you
situation, many industries are still based on your captivating presentation.
actively hiring part-time staff,
including healthcare, accounting, IT,
sales, education and fundraising.
Performing on-line research and reading 7
ACTIVELY USE ON-LINE NETWORKING OPPORTUNI-
TIES. Make use of on-line tools other job seekers and
industry-specific journals will inform you of who is hiring recruiters actively use: LinkedIn, Facebook, ListServs, and
in your area. newsgroups.
2
SET UP INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS. Speak with those
in your professional and personal networks to find out 8
VOLUNTEER. If you are seeking employment with an
association or non-profit organization, volunteer first.
what is going on within specific industries and firms. Volunteering provides the potential employer with a first-
hand look at who you are and how you perform. HNM
By: Ilyse Shapiro,
Ilyse@MyPartTimePRO.com
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TALK TO OTHERS WHO WORK PART-TIME. Gain greater
ABOUT ILYSE SHAPIRO: Ilyse R. Shapiro is the founder of
MyPartTimePRO.com,
a job search Web site which connects educated and accomplished individuals with
knowledge of different companies’ hiring policies by
employers who hire flexible, professional-level staff.
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