How to Find a 2nd Job
A second job is useful in many aspects from providing an extra income to enabling you to explore career options that you're passionate about. Your second job can also assist in your mobility up the career ladder, build your confidence, provide financial security, buffer a layoff and broaden your skill base.
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Decide on the industry that you would like to obtain a second job in. If you have a passion in a certain area, take the opportunity to find a second job in that industry. Then do research on the position you desire and obtain the required education. Also decide on the type of skills that you have that can be transferred to other positions. Obtain experience in the industry by volunteering.
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Narrow down the location for your second job. Consider the amount of time you are willing to spend traveling and how much transportation will cost. Decide if it would be more convenient for your second job to be near your first job or home. If you are thinking about relocating to a different city, obtaining a second job in that city could ease your future transition. Also think about the pros and cons of having the second job located in a rural, urban or suburban setting.
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Figure out any scheduling issues. Decide whether you want a second part-time job, a job for the weekends or a full-time job. If the hours of your first job are consistent, determine your availability for your second job. This will prevent any clashes in the future. The type of hours that you available will narrow down the industry of your second job.
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Locate a community career center or organization. If you are a college graduate, visit the career center to learn about open positions that are not advertised to the public. Community skill development centers also provide education and have services for job placement.
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Alert your references about your search for a second job. Since you already have a job they may not be expecting you to be job searching. Continue to maintain a relationship with your references through informal lunches and periodic visits. Give your references an update on your skills and education to give them an accurate view of your professional growth.
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Begin inquiring for a job within your established network. Ask trusted associates about leads to a second job. If you've held previous positions, contact those colleagues about your job search. Also take advantage of social networking such as LinkedIn to obtain information about job openings.
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Contact a temporary job agency within your field of interest to get your foot in the door. Polish your resume and cover letter so that you will stand out and seem professional. Develop defined career goals to demonstrate to the temporary agency that you serious about obtaining a second job.
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Search through classified ads and go to job fairs. These are the most competitive methods of obtaining a position, but they sharpen your job searching skills. Circle in the newspaper the positions that appeal to you the most and immediately contact those employers. Go to specific professional websites such as the National Tutoring Association (ntatutor.com) to learn about job fairs, professional conferences or open positions.
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Directly contact the institutions that you desire to work for. Richard N. Bolles, author of "What Color Is Your Parachute?" says, "Face-to face means that you physically go to the places where you would like to work, rather than sending a piece of paper, such as a resume or covering letter." Contact the manager or human resources department for an informal interview. During the interview show your genuine interest by talking about your experience and market your skills by talking about your past accomplishments.
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Tips & Warnings
Turning your hobby into a second job can be a source of second income and personal fulfillment.
Discuss with your current manager about your plans to search for second job.
