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  4 0 Sounds like he wants to work in some field related to a Library, and valuable means something that would improve his resume. From that point, I would suggest: 1. Volunteer at a local library - any kind of experience in that area would probably help. You would get into the library world and probably have more opportunities open up to you. 2. Talk to your school - a lot of them have programs to help with things like this. Work-study programs, internships, or connections with the local community. 3. Try applying for part time work with local community colleges, four-year colleges, libraries, museums, etc. Basically, anywhere that has a library or something similar that requires your kind of skills. Basil answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report 1 comment by Kristin Bell… 0 0 I agree. Go to your college career center. They should have TONS AND TONS of postings for jobs and internships that are not normally available to the general public. If you are in Seattle there are probably tons of cool opportunities. When I went to Cornish I worked for Artist Trust and found out about the job through the school. It was seriously great to do something that seemed meaningful rather than...well, I don't want to diss other jobs. I'll just say it was nice. I've also gotten other internships through school that were in the areas I am interested in. Kristin Bell commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  1 0 To add to Dan, since you had it in all caps: 3. What does "valuable" mean to you? A good salary? A resume builder? A short commute? EricaT answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  1 0 I would need a little more information to give you advice: 1. What type of career are you hoping to pursue? 2. How do you define part-time? How many hours per week do you want to work? Dan Williams answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 I agree with many of the suggestions already listed. And yes, applying for jobs is definitely frustrating. What you do in ANY job can be a resume builder. I imagine, being in customer service-type roles, you've encountered many situations that have been challenging and you've handled them well. Your customer/people skills will be valuable in just about any role you target. If you're referring to finding a part time job that is more related to your future field, then the first step (after getting clarity on what strengths/skills you have)would be to identify particular organizations or places you'd like to work, and see what kinds of things they look for. Meet with people in those organizations to find out more about their organization and the work, and listen to see where your skills already match what they might be looking for. Then ask them about part-time (or even volunteer) opportunities. Even unpaid experience is experience you can put on a resume! Maria Escobar-Bordyn answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 This job placement agency may be helpful: campuspoint.com. I first 'heard' of them on the Worksource job board, there is a link to them there. They work to place recent college grads into entry level permanent positions. The feel of the whole process is similar to a temp agency but a lot better in quite a few ways. No calling every morning to say you're available. No having to take what comes along. Employers use campus point to do most the leg work to fill a position, you apply only to positions you would like. All the stuff that doesn't interest you, you don't have to bat an eye at. I landed a job the good old fashion way before my affiliation with campus point bore any fruit. But after a few weeks with them I went on a second interview for what could of been a nice entry level admin position. namename answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 0 Get yourself out there advertising on campus as a tutor in writing, literature, etc. for students working on the degree you have already earned. With the expertise you are gaining in your new program, teaching research skills and how to effectively access information could be a good addition. You can name your per hour fees and have students who have used your services write reviews of how valuable it was for them. Your reputation will grow and with referrals you probably can have the part time income you could use. If you earned your degree here you may have some faculty contacts that could refer some struggling students to you for tutoring. Do some critical thinking beforehand about how you would structure your services so that you are really teaching students how to hone their skills and not just being asked to edit or be more involved in their assignments than would be ethical. Russ Campbell, NWEBS answered in Un/Employment about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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