| Today's economic climate has forced many people to | | | | site for job opportunities. Many large, established |
| look at supplementing their income with a part-time | | | | companies do very little advertising and rely on their |
| job. The trouble is most part-time job opportunities | | | | web sites to handle recruitment. Make sure your |
| do not pay very well. This can defeat your purpose | | | | resume' is up to date. |
| since you might be making extra money, but if the | | | | 2. Apply at larger companies or well established local |
| part-time job you take pays well below what your | | | | companies. If economic problems continue, larger, |
| primary job pays, you will end up working more | | | | established companies usually can handle the changes |
| hours for less money per hour. | | | | better than smaller companies. This, of course, is not |
| The solution is obviously to find a part-time job that | | | | always the case, but it can help your chances. Also, |
| pays well so it is worth your effort on a part-time | | | | check well established local companies since stronger |
| basis. Believe it or not, high paying part time jobs are | | | | competitors in your local area have the best chance |
| plentiful. Perhaps not as easy to find or recognize as | | | | of surviving an economic downturn. The other |
| most ads that you will find in the classifieds or online | | | | benefit is many larger companies have opportunities |
| searches, but they are out there. | | | | for pay increases and benefits, even for part-timers. |
| Here are some suggestions on finding a high paying | | | | 3. Look into established industries. Retail, even in a |
| part-time job: | | | | downturn, will not go away. Certain companies may |
| 1. Stop looking at the classified ads in the newspaper | | | | go out of business, but the need for competent |
| or the internet. Part-time jobs that pay well are less | | | | sales associates to help move merchandise will |
| advertised since the turnover is lower than most | | | | always remain. The same can be said for the medical |
| part-time jobs you see in the newspapers or online. | | | | field, delivery, cleaning and maintenance as well as the |
| You see, part-time jobs that are unpleasant have | | | | food and beverage industry. There are opportunities |
| high turnover. These are jobs like telemarketing, car | | | | in these areas for part-time people that pay very |
| washing, cashier positions etc. | | | | well. |
| Instead, make a list of businesses that fit your | | | | These ideas will help you get going toward finding a |
| interests, lifestyle and geographic area. Then, | | | | high paying part-time job, even in today's tough |
| approach these companies directly or visit their web | | | | market. |