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Part time jobs come in various shapes and sizes, this way everyone can find employment to fit their requirements. Before starting the actual job search it's a very good idea to make a definitive list of all your skills and academic achievements which could prove to be beneficial in the job application.
You would be surprised to discover what can give you the advantage over other job applicants, so don't be shy and write down all your good points.
Catering and hospitality
Definitely one of the most popular industries for part timers, catering always welcomes the willing but inexperienced and offers attractive wages even though work is sometimes hard and requires you to work during evenings and nights. The industry offers various positions ranging from cleaners to restaurant hosts. Working in restaurants usually has the added financial benefit of tips, so make sure the venue you apply to work in shares the tips between staff members - some of them don't, which is a good sign that it's not a very good place to work at.
Manual labour
In the rise of industrial sector many people opt to try positions in warehouses and factories when being out of better options. The truth is that warehouse work offers many advantages such as ongoing free training which otherwise costs a small fortune, but very few people are willing to go against the prejudice of this sector being only for the less ambitious.
Office based
Office jobs can work to your advantage whatever the position it actually may be. Even though the pay it hardly ever above the national minimum wage, it always looks good on a CV and will give you a valuable insight into the office culture and it's workings.
Online part time jobs
With the advent of Internet came the online part time jobs and changed a while lot in our everyday lives. It's now much easier to find a part time work online rather than any other, assuming you have the necessary skills to do what is required of you. While in most cases you will be required to register yourself for self employment and be responsible for paying your own taxes, the freedom which comes with this type of work is well worth it.
Even though part time work is not a very big commitment, you should take your time and think it over to make the most out of it. Why go for a low paying, hard job when you can actually enjoy yourself at work and be paid much better?
