By Brie Weiler Reynolds If you’ve been toying with the idea of finding a second job to supplement your income, you’re not alone. In 2015, 3.9 million
workers in the U.S. with full-time jobs had a second, part-time job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' "Multiple jobholders by selected characteristics" report. For reasons like paying off debt, saving for retirement or college, creating a savings nest egg, funding
hobbies and travel, savings for holiday expenses, or even giving to charities, people often seek out supplemental jobs that they can do on the side in addition to their full-time work. But, while finding options for second jobs isn’t necessarily difficult, there are several issues to consider. Fitting a Second Job Into Your LifeIf you’re already working full-time, the biggest concern is probably how to
fit a second job into your already full daily schedule.
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By Brie Weiler ReynoldsFreelancing is one of those career moves we often hear about people making, but many of us aren’t quite sure what it means or whether freelancing is a good option for us, too. In this article, we tackle one aspect of the freelance world -- which career fields are the most compatible with freelance work -- by examining the top career fields for freelance jobs. As reported on Fast Company, researchers at FlexJobs.com analyzed job posting data over a period of four months to determine which career fields had the most freelance jobs posted during that timeframe. Top 10 FieldsOut of thousands of job listings, and from over 50 career fields, it was determined that these were the 10 career fields with the most freelance opportunities:. READ MORE
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By Julie Walraven We tend to think about work in 9 to 5 terms, but work isn’t the same as it was in the past. A report by the Freelancers Union, “Freelancing in America, a National Survey of the New Workforce” suggests that we have entered a new era of work. People who are unemployed view freelancing as a way to stay up-to-date while paying the bills. Others
seek the independence of choosing when and where to work, including at home. The articles I have been writing for Job-Hunt.org address the contracting industry, also known as freelancing. Individuals work for an employer, but not as a direct employee. This type of work is project-based, independent, exciting, potentially risky, and rich with opportunities. New World of WorkWith a laptop computer, a cell
phone, and wifi, your office can be anywhere and you can be just as responsive to your employer as if you were down the hall from your manager. READ MORE
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Editor’s Choice | If you have been unemployed for several months, consider directing your energies toward contracting (also known as "freelancing"), where you can find project based, skill-centric, time-specific positions, which are usually paid well and by the hour. In this
article, Mark Feffer describes the process for getting started as well as the pros and cons of being a freelancer. Being a contractor/freelancer can be a good "gap-filler" on your resume and LinkedIn Profile between "real" jobs. Contracting can also be the start of your own business, independent of any single employer. This second approach is one many economists think is the way most of us will make a living in the future. This Guide offers details on how to evaluate contracting
as an option and, if appropriate for you, set up your contracting business. Sometimes a temporary job is the proverbial life saver that enables you to pay your bills while you find your next "permanent" job. Or, taking temporary jobs may be an opportunity for you to explore what jobs are available, perhaps laying the groundwork for a career transition into a new field. Other times, temporary work is all you have time for. This Guide helps you understand the process and potential
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