There are many vacancies on the Internet “without experience and with a good salary”, but if you respond to everything in a row, you can become a victim of scammers. We tell you how to find additional income without risks if you are studying, want to get an internship or are not ready to work full time.
Where to look for part-time work
Here are some options where you can find a suitable vacancy.
Job Search Sites
For example, HeadHunter, SuperJob, Rabota.ru, Zarplata.ru and others. They publish vacancies for both people with work experience and beginners. But there are also many applicants, so it can be difficult to get through and attract attention. Despite the fact that large sites check employers, there is still a risk of encountering scammers.
Social networks and telegram channels
You can choose groups that post vacancies in areas that interest you, such as “freelance work.” Or you can look for part-time work in publics that have different offers for one city, such as “work Krasnoyarsk.” Try entering the names of publics in the search and look for offers there. If you are interested in working for a specific company, subscribe to its social networks or personal pages of official representatives. When they are looking for new employees, you will be the first to see the vacancy and contact the employer directly.
Acquaintance
Don’t be afraid to ask your friends, colleagues, relatives or acquaintances. Perhaps one of them is looking for an intern or assistant to join their team or can suggest where you can get a job.
Another option is to post on social media that you are looking for a part-time job and ask your friends to repost it. This way, you can find a job faster and easier, because your post will reach a larger audience and will more likely catch the eye of the right person.
Employment center
You can apply to this institution either in person or online, if you fill out an application on Gosuslugi. Such centers, regardless of the region, offer approximately the same list of vacancies that do not require much experience and skills. For example, work as a waiter or courier.
What to look for when choosing a vacancy
Here are some things to check in the job description or ask the employer directly:
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Part-time work . This is a schedule in which an employee works less than 40 hours a week by agreement with the employer. For example, instead of five working days a week, an employee can work only four, or instead of eight hours per shift – six. With such a schedule, the actual time worked is paid.
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Partial employment . With this option, working hours are reduced , but the minimum number of hours for part-time employment is not established by law. That is, an employee can be called to work at any time (for example, today he works two hours, and then he can sit at home without work for a week).
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Flexible schedule . This is a schedule in which the start, end or total duration of a shift is determined by agreement of the parties to the employment contract within the limits of the standard working hours for the accounting period. For example, an employee decides when to start and finish work.
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Remote work option . With this employment format, an employee can work from home or, in a hybrid format, come to the office only a few times a week. At the same time, the company can impose certain requirements on the employee regarding the time frame for performing duties and introduce various forms of control – for example, it will be necessary to be in touch at specific hours or report on the work done daily.
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Possibility of combining with other activities. This format allows working in parallel with other regular paid activities – for example, in your free time from the office. At the same time, the duration of part-time working hours should not exceed 4 hours per day.
How to offer your services
Once suitable vacancies have been found, you can move on to the next step and offer your candidacy. Here is what is important to know at this stage.
What to write in a resume
Not all vacancies require it. Sometimes a well-written cover letter is enough, in which you can briefly explain why you are interested in this job and show that you have a desire to earn money.
But if you still need to provide a resume, it is worth talking about your education and key skills. You can note where you have completed an internship, trained or worked previously, and also indicate your strengths. It is better to use short, clear and understandable phrases in a resume. But long, confusing phrases, officialisms and cliches should be avoided. At the end, be sure to indicate your contact information.
How to Write a Cover Letter
Start with a polite greeting, but avoid cliches. For example, don’t write “good day” – it’s a real outcast of business etiquette.
Tell us what exactly interests you about this vacancy and why you want to work here.
Describe your skills and highlight any professional qualities that might be particularly useful for this job.
At the end of the letter, do not forget to include your contact information.
How to Prepare for an Interview
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Calculate your travel time in advance . It is important to arrive to the interview on time or even a little earlier. This way you will demonstrate punctuality and composure, which can be your advantage over other candidates.
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Read about the company. Look at social networks or the organization’s website to learn more about what it does, what qualities it values in employees, what achievements it is proud of, etc. This way, you will better understand the situation, and you will also be able to clarify the points you are interested in right at the interview.
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Research the tasks you’ll need to perform in advance . This will help you focus on the skills you need and tell the employer about yourself in the right way. Also, if appropriate, you can mention what you’re passionate about, what specific tasks you’re interested in, and what else you’d like to do at work (for example, is it important for you to build a portfolio or improve some skills).
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Answer questions correctly and meaningfully . When talking about your strengths, avoid cliches like “responsible” and “punctual.” It’s better to note that you always completed all tasks at your previous job in advance, were never late, did not miss deadlines, offered your ideas, etc. If you have no work experience, don’t worry – employers usually understand this and are ready to meet you halfway if they see potential and interest in you.
How to recognize scammers
Here are some simple tips to help you avoid being scammed:
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You should not agree to unofficial employment. This way you risk facing fraud or difficulties in receiving wages.
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An employer should pay for their employees, not the other way around. If you are asked to pay for educational materials, courses or paperwork, be careful. This may be a sign that the employer is a fraudster.
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Search for the company and read the reviews. Also, look at the organization’s website, social media communities, and comments from former and current employees of the company. It is clear that negative impressions may occur, there is no way around it. But if they outweigh the positive ones, you should think about looking for another job.
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It is better not to respond to vacancies that offer a suspiciously high salary, but do not provide details about the work and the company’s activities. If there is too little information or it is general in nature, this is a reason to think.
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Stop the dialogue with the employer if, already at the interview stage, he asks to send personal data, for example, a photo of a passport or bank card details.
List of professions that are suitable for part-time work
There are two options: choose a profession close to your main specialty, or go to work in the service sector. In the first case, finding an open position may be difficult, and the salary for entry-level positions is often low. But you will be able to learn a lot and build a portfolio. If you can prove yourself well, the company will help you with employment and, perhaps, hire you. Such entry-level vacancies can be internships, as well as positions of junior editors, assistants and various assistants.
The second option offers a higher salary and flexible hours, but working with people may require nerves of steel, and there will be few career prospects. This type of work is suitable for students of universities or other educational courses.
In any case, here are some examples of professions that are great for part-time work.
Courier
This could be delivery of not only food, but also, for example, documents. The advantages of such part-time work are that you can choose a convenient area for deliveries, as well as a comfortable number of hours.
Sales consultant
This is a person who helps customers decide on a purchase and make the right choice: talks about products, demonstrates them, answers questions and makes purchases. This job involves a lot of communication with people, a flexible schedule and the possibility of career growth – over time, you can become a department manager or even a store manager. But the consultant’s salary often depends on the number of sales, which makes the income unstable.
Dogsitter or cat sitter
If you love animals, this job will be a real pleasure for you. You will need to take care of pets when their owners are away. Feed the pet, walk it, play with it, take care of it and monitor its health.
Catering worker
This could be, for example, a job as a bartender, barista, hostess, waiter. Usually, such vacancies imply a flexible schedule and the opportunity to earn good money on tips, but working with people may require strong nerves.
HR specialist
Your job is to find people with the right skills for different companies. This job is usually paid not by the hour, but by the result. That is, you will only be paid if you find a suitable specialist. For example, a successful candidate can be paid up to 10,000 rubles. This means that you will have a flexible schedule, but you should not count on a stable income.
Content Manager
His tasks include adding texts, pictures, photos and videos to the site. For this job, you don’t need much experience, it’s enough to know how to use a computer and a phone. Payment is usually hourly or for the number of published materials. Such part-time work can be found on job search sites and even on social networks.
Tutor
If you are good at explaining complex things in simple language, you can become a tutor and help children with homework. You can set the cost of the lessons yourself. You can find such vacancies on bulletin boards or fill out a questionnaire on special websites for tutors. If you have a pedagogical education, experience working with children, or you know a foreign language well, you can count on higher pay.
Social Media Community Administrator
Here you will need to publish pictures, texts and videos at a certain time, as well as delete unwanted content and spam. If you have additional tasks, such as responding to user messages or monitoring comments, then your salary may be higher. You can look for such a part-time job in thematic groups on social networks.