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November 3, 2008
Ilyse Shapiro, founder of the job search Web site MyPartTimePRO.com, offers tips for job seekers looking for part-time or flexible employment opportunities.
1. PERFORM INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC RESEARCH. Despite the current economic situation, many industries are still actively hiring part-time staff, including health care, accounting, IT, sales, education and fundraising. Performing online research and reading industry-specific journals will inform you of who is hiring in your area.
2. SET UP INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS. Speak with those in your professional and personal networks to find out what is going on within specific industries and firms.
3. TALK TO OTHERS WHO WORK PART-TIME. Gain greater knowledge of different companies' hiring policies by finding out how others got their part-time jobs. Don't forget to get names of hiring managers.
4. CONNECT WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT HIRE PART-TIME HELP. Web sites like MyPartTimePRO.com specifically display part-time, professional-level jobs. Other online and off-line services are available to help moms and retirees return to work.
5. ENGAGE RECRUITERS AND EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES. Don't just contact general staffing firms, research those who serve your specific industry. Also, many companies outsource their hiring to recruiters. If there is a specific employer you are interested in working for, contact their HR department directly to find out which firms recruit for the company.
6. TAILOR YOUR OWN POSITION. Many companies strictly hire full-timers. When interviewing, show the hiring manager how you can do a great job in less time. Other firms may not even realize they need your services and will create a position for you based on your captivating presentation.
7. ACTIVELY USE ONLINE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. Make use of online tools other job seekers and recruiters actively use: LinkedIn, Facebook, ListServs, and newsgroups.
8. VOLUNTEER. If you are seeking employment with an association or nonprofit organization, volunteer first. Volunteering provides the potential employer with a first-hand look at who you are and how you perform.
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