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Moshe
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How can I get hired like a part-time student
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Doc Frick
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Moshe in addition to checking out the top online job search sites, consider temporary work. If you are having trouble finding a part-time job, consider temporary work. You can search on job sites or work with a temp agency to find short-term positions. Some of these jobs can last days, weeks, or even months, and you can sometimes turn a temp position into a permanent one. Pretty much every industry hires part-time workers in some capacity. However, some industries that are well known for offering part-time work include retail, delivery, healthcare, education, customer service, and hospitality. Keep in mind that wages for part-time work vary by industry and by job.
TIPS FOR FINDING PART–TIME JOBS
• THINK ABOUT YOUR SCHEDULE – Before even beginning your job search, think about your schedule. What kind of work schedule do you want? Some part-time jobs are shift work, which means you have to be able to work a variety of hours. This might be ideal for you if you have a flexible schedule. However, if you can only work certain hours of the day (or certain days of the week), keep this in mind when job searching. Most job listings will give you a sense of the kind of schedule you would have, so only apply to things that fit your lifestyle.
• EXPRESS YOUR AVAILABILITY – When you apply for a job, be sure to express your flexibility in your job materials and during your interview. You want to show that you are willing to work whatever hours are required, especially if you are working a shift job. While you do not want to lie (don’t say you can work nights if you can’t, for example), try to highlight your ability to work whenever you are needed.
• SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT – Many part-time jobs see a lot of turnover. Employees tend to leave quickly, either because they are students returning to class, or because they find a full-time job. Try to emphasize in your job materials and interview that you are committed to the position. Employers will appreciate a candidate who is excited about the job and isn’t planning to leave right away.
Show, don't tell. In your resume and cover letter, avoid cliché phrases like “self-starter” and “works well with others.” Rather than telling the employer who you are, show them. For example, if you want to show that you work well with others, provide an example in your cover letter of a successful team project you worked on. Also, when possible, use numbers to demonstrate your success. If you want to show your previous experience handling money, you might say in your resume that you “Managed senior class budget of over $10,000.” This kind of information will impress the hiring manager, and show who you are as an employee.
Hope this was helpful Moshe
TIPS FOR FINDING PART–TIME JOBS
• THINK ABOUT YOUR SCHEDULE – Before even beginning your job search, think about your schedule. What kind of work schedule do you want? Some part-time jobs are shift work, which means you have to be able to work a variety of hours. This might be ideal for you if you have a flexible schedule. However, if you can only work certain hours of the day (or certain days of the week), keep this in mind when job searching. Most job listings will give you a sense of the kind of schedule you would have, so only apply to things that fit your lifestyle.
• EXPRESS YOUR AVAILABILITY – When you apply for a job, be sure to express your flexibility in your job materials and during your interview. You want to show that you are willing to work whatever hours are required, especially if you are working a shift job. While you do not want to lie (don’t say you can work nights if you can’t, for example), try to highlight your ability to work whenever you are needed.
• SHOW YOUR COMMITMENT – Many part-time jobs see a lot of turnover. Employees tend to leave quickly, either because they are students returning to class, or because they find a full-time job. Try to emphasize in your job materials and interview that you are committed to the position. Employers will appreciate a candidate who is excited about the job and isn’t planning to leave right away.
Show, don't tell. In your resume and cover letter, avoid cliché phrases like “self-starter” and “works well with others.” Rather than telling the employer who you are, show them. For example, if you want to show that you work well with others, provide an example in your cover letter of a successful team project you worked on. Also, when possible, use numbers to demonstrate your success. If you want to show your previous experience handling money, you might say in your resume that you “Managed senior class budget of over $10,000.” This kind of information will impress the hiring manager, and show who you are as an employee.
Hope this was helpful Moshe
Valerie Gulston
Work part-time for Board of Elections; counsel college students about careers via networking
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Valerie’s Answer
1. Look at postings on bulletin boards at your college (usually near student lounge or dining hall).
2. Visit the placement office at your
college or university.
3. Try retailing; very receptive to part-time college students.
4. Try the college bookstore.
5. Try websites like Monster.com, Indeed.com, snag-a-job.com, zip recruiter.com and click on part-time jobs!!!!
2. Visit the placement office at your
college or university.
3. Try retailing; very receptive to part-time college students.
4. Try the college bookstore.
5. Try websites like Monster.com, Indeed.com, snag-a-job.com, zip recruiter.com and click on part-time jobs!!!!
Dr. Sudeep Mohandas
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Cockeysville, Maryland
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Dr. Sudeep’s Answer
Based on your question, it is my understanding you need the money and at the same do not want to compromise your studies. It can also mean you need to pay for your tuition fees and living expenses while at school. These are real issues. Which is why you are opting to go to school part-time while having a job.
You can certainly get hired while you are a part-time student if you are able to work shift hours or work on weekends or on days you have no school (which includes holidays). The real issue is what kind of job are you looking for to get hired. Is it at a restaurant or with a business or even at school itself? To answer that question you need to know the load of work involved, their work schedules, the pay and its locality in terms of how far is it from your home and school. If these questions can match your expectations and you are satisfied, then you are ready to go and work while being a student.
You can certainly get hired while you are a part-time student if you are able to work shift hours or work on weekends or on days you have no school (which includes holidays). The real issue is what kind of job are you looking for to get hired. Is it at a restaurant or with a business or even at school itself? To answer that question you need to know the load of work involved, their work schedules, the pay and its locality in terms of how far is it from your home and school. If these questions can match your expectations and you are satisfied, then you are ready to go and work while being a student.