How to Get a Part Time Job in AL
Working moms, students, retirees and many other people have been taking on part time jobs for many years. Today, part time jobs in Alabama have become more prevalent as employers reduce work hours in order to lower overhead expenses in the wake of the great recession.
Whether you need extra cash, are making a career transition or prefer a job that doesn't require you to work a full week, a part time job is probably what you are looking for.
Popular Part Time Jobs in Alabama
Service industry – The service industry provides a lot of part time opportunities. Bars and restaurants have a wide range of positions and several shifts throughout the day which lends well to those needing to pick up extra work.
Creative work – Many businesses need to have creative work done, but hardly any require it on a regular basis. That is why creative jobs such as logo design, video production and copywriting are typically contracted out. Though these are not long term, they are part time jobs that can oftentimes pay well.
Retail – Like the service industry, many retail stores have multiple shifts every day. If you have a full-time job already, a retail job may well be a good choice since many are open later in the afternoon and evening.
In July 2010 Forbes used BLS data to compile an index of 10 popular part time jobs which include:
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Customer Service
- Office Clerks
- Laborers
- Janitors
- Stock Clerks
- Retail Sales Personnel
- Cashiers
- Waiters/Waitresses
- Food Prep/Serving Workers
Babysitting/Nanny services, dog walking and petting sitting and lawn care services are likewise popular part time jobs in Alabama that did not make the list.
Finding Part Time Jobs in Alabama
Alabama employment agencies – The primary goal of an employment agency is to find you work. They place people in all types of jobs, including part time and temp work. Just let your case manager know the type of work you're looking for, the amount of time you can work and the number of hours per week you would like to work.
Guidance counselors and career offices – High school and college students can take advantage of services provided by their schools to get help finding a part time job. If you are in high school see your guidance counselor to discuss part time job options. College students should have an entire office dedicated to helping them find part time work throughout the school year, summer and after graduating.
Local newspapers – Local newspapers remain a good resource for finding work in Alabama. Many papers will even separate part time jobs into their own section.
Internet – The web, of course, is the main resource used to find jobs today. In fact, in the event your local newspaper has a sister website it’s better to look online than in the paper. That way you get the most up-to-date information. Some job websites are more niche covering job opportunities for a specific area or industry while some are very broad, with thousands of part time jobs in Alabama and all over the country.