Part-time Employment Gaining Popularity – Part One

Are you feeling the economic pinch? You’re not alone. The recession has many workers seeking part-time employment.

But did you know that there are other benefits from part-time employment aside from the extra income? A part-time job can be your gateway to a new career in a more stable industry. This is because part-time employment allows you to learn new skills and apply it in a real work environment. Should you decide to make a career change, you will have both the education and the work experience to make the transition easier. Here are some of the most popular part-time jobs:

1. Computer Support Specialist – IT skills are sought after in any work environment. This is the reason why taking part-time employment as a computer support specialist could be very advantageous, as companies need stable computer networks to operate and function efficiently in general. A computer support technician is responsible for installing, configuring and providing support for computer networks. A traditional or online associate’s degree from a college or tech school can help you qualify for this line of work. The median computer specialist’s salary is estimated at $33.45 per hour.
2. Veterinary Technician – People love their four-legged friends so much that jobs in this line of work are expected to grow by 41 percent from 2006 to 2016. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree program is usually needed to qualify for this line of work. Degree programs usually offer laboratory work. However, there are still online undergraduate degrees available. The median veterinary technician’s salary is estimated at $14.35 per hour.

More to Come in Part Two

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