If you’re looking to start with a part time job, temping agencies can be the best places to start with. There are fewer limitations to getting work, as well they let you get networked in the business world.
If you’re looking to start into this area, here’s some quick information that will help you:
- Give Help When It’s Most Needed
Summer vacation is when the office is empty – and it often needs the help! Be prepared at these times, and you’ll have the full attention of potential partners in getting set up with a full time job. The winter holidays are also great time for this. You’ll also have the added opportunity to appear much more visible at these times.
- Find Jobs You Enjoy
Too many people waste their entire lives doing work they don’t enjoy. Find something that you really like, and you’ll “never work a day in your life” as the saying goes. Both your employer and yourself will enjoy the tasks more.
- Accept that you start at the bottom
Starting somewhere is an important thing when you get started. It’s ok to start at the bottom – it actually helps you set your eyes on the top.
When you’re successful at the hard jobs, people see you as a go-getter. They’ll think that you have what it takes to reach the top. And who doesn’t like the person who started in the mail room and turned into the company CEO?
- Focus on making first impressions
Pretend that you’re going to a brand new job (you are). Show up early, be polite and offer to help for other areas than your description suggests.
Stay away from personal tasks, or fiddling on the computer. When you present yourself, or ask about something new, make sure you get proper instructions to do the task as best as possible.
- Use the position as a springboard
Jobs can come from big companies through temp agencies, turning them into full time careers. If you keep the right relations then this can go much further.
Ask people to try to understand their work.
- Have a “Welcome Speech”
When you’re brand new, most people don’t see this type of work as your full time lifelong job. Help people understand what you’re looking for by having a 20 to 30 second overview of what you’d prefer to do with your career.
The talk doesn’t have to be completely focused on your employer’s tasks, however it’s good to have it prepared.
A full occupation can be had if you have fun with your part time careers!
If you’re looking for help online, check out Ted Wintriss’s fantastic blog writeup on Part Time Careers