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Part Time Jobs

Search online for the best part time jobs
By Mary Beth Doyle Part time jobs are a great way to supplement your income, get you out of the house for a few hours a day, and help you reach a specific monetary goal. One of the best and easiest ways these days to find a part time job is to search online. From websites dedicated to part time summer jobs to general online message boards that have part time job sections, you should have no trouble finding listings of the types of part time jobs you seek in the location you desire.

Before you begin your part time job search, determine what “part time” means to you: For example, are you looking for a permanent position that requires less than 20 to 30 hours per week, or by “part time” do you mean 30 to 40 hours a week but only for a specific amount of time, like the summer? Once you’ve figured out just what you seek, consider the following options:

1. Check out various online boards for part time jobs.

2. Search online job boards for part time evening work.

3. Look for part time summer jobs.

Search for part time jobs online

While you can really search on any online job site for part time jobs, the following sites will likely give you the best results.
Try:  Select “part-time” under Employment Type when searching for the best part time jobs at CareerBuilder. The site even has a specific part time jobs section to make the search even easier. Craigslist is another great place to find a part time job. Just click on the city in which you’re looking for work, and choose “part time” under the jobs section.

Search online for part time evening jobs

If you already have a day job but need a little more income coming in, consider part time evening jobs. This type of work is also ideal for working parents who want to have someone at home with the kids at all times.
Try:  Juju is a great source to help you locate part time evening jobs. You can search by keyword and location, or use the site’s Advanced Search to narrow down your part time job search by more criteria. Check out Indeed for more part time evening jobs located across the country.

Find part time summer jobs

Students are an obvious choice for summer jobs, but this type of work can be a great fit for anyone seeking a bit of extra cash.
Try:  GotAJob’s partner, SnagAJob, provides a great resource for part time summer jobs for students and adults alike. Search for part time summer jobs by zip code, and be sure to check out the site’s helpful articles on landing the perfect summer job. Search GrooveJob.com for part time jobs for students and teens, and be sure to visit the site’s Resource Center.

• Check out temporary or part time job agencies in your area for other employment opportunities. Many will have part time summer jobs or temp-to-perm part time jobs.

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