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How to Find a Part-Time Job

By Alison Doyle, About.com

Part-time jobs are available for teens, college students, moms, retirees, and anyone seeking to earn extra money. Employers often prefer to hire part-time workers since they typically don't have to provide benefits. Many leading employers of part-time workers accept online applications. In other cases, it's better to apply in person. Here are suggestions for how to get started on a part-time job search.

Getting Started

Finding a Part-Time Job
Suggestions and strategies for finding part-time jobs. The best ways to apply, what to bring, and how to prepare for an on-the-spot interview.

Apply for a Job
Guide to completing job applications. Includes resources for applying online, via email, and in person. Also employment application samples and forms.

How to Apply for a Part-Time Job
Applying for a part-time job is a little different from applying for a full-time professional position. You may not need a resume and cover letter, but, you should follow these basic rules.

What to Wear to a Part Time Job Interview
When you're interviewing for a non-professional level position (in a store or restaurant, for example) business casual attire is usually appropriate. It is always important to be neat, tidy, and well-groomed and to present a positive image to the employer.

Online Job Searching

Job Search Tips
Tips and suggestions for finding a part-time job. Online resources, offline resources and how to apply.

Part-Time Job Listings
Part time job listings including sites which focus on part-time and hourly jobs.

Interviewing

Interview Tips
Interviewing never seems to get any easier - even when you have gone on more interviews than you can count. There are some ways, however, you can prepare to interview which will alleviate some of the stress involved in employment interviews.

Phone Interviews
It's important to be prepared for a phone interview on a moments notice. You never know when a recruiter or a networking contact might call and ask if you have a few minutes to talk,

More Help

Jobs for Teens
Are you a teen looking for a job? Here are some tips to help you find a job, along with the rules and regulations on when you can work and how to get working papers.

Teen Job Sites
Start your online job search by visiting the sites that focus on teenagers and students. Here are the top job sites for teens, plus tips for searching them and information on where else to look for teen jobs.

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