How to Get a Part Time Job in MA
Working moms, students, retirees and lots of other individuals have been taking on part time jobs for years. These days, part time jobs in Massachusetts have become more common as employers reduce work hours in order to lower overhead expenses in the wake of the great recession.
Whether you need extra income, 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're looking for.
Popular Part Time Jobs in Massachusetts
Service industry – The service industry offers a lot of part time opportunities. Bars and restaurants have a variety of positions and several shifts at all hours which lends well to those needing to pick up extra work.
Creative work – Many businesses must have creative work done, but hardly any require it on a full time basis. That's why creative jobs like logo design, video production and copywriting are usually contracted out. Though these usually are not long term, they are part time jobs that can oftentimes pay well.
Retail – Just like the service industry, many retail stores have multiple shifts during the day. If you have a full-time job already, a retail job could be a good option since many are open later in the afternoon and evening.
In July 2010 Forbes used BLS data to compile a list of 10 popular part time jobs which include:
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Customer Service
- Office Clerks
- Laborers
- Janitors
- Stock Clerks
- Retail Sales Personnel
- Cashiers
- Servers
- Food Prep/Serving Workers
Babysitting/Nanny services, dog walking and petting sitting and lawn care services are also popular part time jobs in Massachusetts that did not make the list.
Finding Part Time Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts employment agencies – The principle goal of an employment agency is to get you work. They place people in all sorts 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 visit your guidance counselor to discuss part time job options. College students should have an entire office dedicated to helping them find part time work during the school year, summer and after graduating.
Local newspapers – Local newspapers continue to be a good resource for finding work in Massachusetts. 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, should your local newspaper has a sister website it’s better to look online than in the paper. This way you get the most up-to-date information. Some job websites are more niche covering employment opportunities for a specific area or industry while others are very broad, with thousands of part time jobs in Massachusetts and all over the country.