Posts Tagged ‘part time jobs’

Friday, March 4th, 2011
 
You’ve agreed to a short-term position to help kick start your career. Maybe you want a prestigious name on your resume or you’re specifically looking to get experience in a niche area. Or maybe you’ve wanted an assignment with flexibility or an opportunity to explore a new industry. There are many great reasons to take on a temporary position, and there are many reasons why you might want to keep the position temporary.

If you’ve accepted a short-term gig, here’s how to politely express

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Friday, February 11th, 2011
 
OK — so maybe you're skeptical about hiring a copywriter. You're concerned about the expense of bringing on the extra help. Maybe you know that writing is one of your skills and you’re unsure if you should or need to delegate it. Alternatively, you could be one of the many business owners out there absolutely dreading the amount of time it takes to nurture your newsletter or blog. You may even be saying to yourself “If I wanted to write this much, I’d read more
Thursday, September 9th, 2010

You may be walking around thinking this summer heat will never end, but in reality, fall is right around the corner. Whether you’re looking to land a full time job; heading back to school in the fall; or filling out your freelance schedule, here are the Top 5 Reasons to Start Looking Now!

1. “Back to work” will be here sooner than you think.

It seems like the entire business community takes things up a notch right after Labor Day. Now’s the time to nurture … read more

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Start 2010 off right!
Job-seekers, the good news is that January is the most popular month to find a job. That is also the bad news. You’ve got a lot of competition.
So cast a wide net and apply for a lot of positions. Consider:
  • part-time jobs: even those billed as short-term or temporary could develop into full-time or permanent if you perform well.
  • internships: experience is critical to landing a full-time job in your desired industry.
  • small businesses: the company will

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