We have compiled a list of the top 10 part-time jobs that employers post and job seekers apply in the current market based on the statistics obtained from YourPartTime.com. See below for jobs that you can look forward to work in the future. Happy job hunting!
1. Teachers/tutors
Under the Education/Training category of YourPartTime.com, this job is immensely popular among young and working adults alike. Whether in the tuition centre or home-based, this job is popular because of the flexibility and reasonable income generator. This job always requires many backup in case the current teachers are on leave, medical leave or have an emergency. Come in handy to slot in teachers temporarily while waiting for the permanent one to resume his/her duty.
2. General/office admin
Under the HR/Administration category of YourPartTime.com, this job is in demand because it does not require one to have a Bachelor Degree or Diploma at the least to work. SPM and STPM leavers can also opt for this job to just gain working experience while improving one skill. Jobs ranging from receptionist work to data entry can help one gain extra income. Some companies even allow some of their part-timers to work from home (as in the case of data entry). One can expect these kinds of jobs to be snapped up like hot cakes after being posted in YourPartTime.com.
3. Tele-marketer
Under the HR/Administration category of YourPartTime.com, this job requires constant communication because one will have to be on the phone all the time. The nature of the job is generally to do sales via phone calling. Normally, employers would prefer graduates to work for them, but undergraduates will also be entertained for part-time and temporary position. This will be a key job to many industries in the near future who seek to outsource their work to tele-marketing companies.
4. Affiliate marketing
Under the HR/Administration category of YourPartTime.com, this job is well-suited for those who just cannot sit in the office. Basically running on ground sales, this job is very popular among fresh graduates in sales, marketing and business background. Some companies call those who work in this position as “Sales Agents”, “Sales Partners” or simply “Agents”. Part-timers usually work on commission-basis based on the success rate requirements of the company they are attached with.
5. Waiter/Waitress
Under the Hotel / Restaurant / F&B category of YourPartTime.com, this job is currently the undisputed number 1 job preferences of YourPartTime.com client and applicants. This job caters many job types; from hotel banquets to catering services for events and generally require a number of staffs to stand-by. In the bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, major events happening here is endless. Therefore, there are many opportunities for interested job seekers to hunt for a job in this field. And not to mention with the abundant Quick Serving Restaurants, fast food joints and fine dining restaurants in the city, the turnover rate of part-timers is extremely high.
6. Ushers
Under the Hotel / Restaurant / F&B category of YourPartTime.com, this job is popular due to the high income and not-so-difficult work environment. Again, with the unlimited events happening in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings, one need not worry about the opportunities to work part-time just for a day or two. Coupled with the fact that these events companies urgently need part-timers, it is them not you who are desperate to ensure their event is a successful one.
7. Promoters/Brand ambassadors
Under the Marketing/Sales/Events category of YourPartTime.com, this job undoubtedly the number 1 job preference among job seekers. Based on statistics from YourPartTime.com, approximately 4 out of 5 job seekers or 80% of them registered on our site have stated their interest to work in this category. All industries imaginable need promoters to run their business. They also need part-timers to be stationed at various events that they took part. Fairs like PIKOM PC Fair which is held frequently all over the country is one of the many examples part-timers can work ever-so-often and earn quick money.
8. Programmer/Designer
Under the IT Freelance/Computer/Designer category of YourPartTime.com, this job is hugely popular for the IT-smart people. With IT set to lead the way of business operations, knowledge of programming language like MySQL, Java and PHP are what sets them apart from other ordinary job seekers. Usually hired on contract basis and freelance, they can hop from one project to the other and even doing 2-3 projects at one go! Popular job types like graphic, flash and web designer are what new and existing companies are turning to nowadays.
9. Volunteer
Under the Services category of YourPartTime.com, this job is where many are chasing for to gain experience from other places they cannot achieve. In other words, one cannot obtain these experiences from any other conventional job offer in any other job sites. For example, the chance to be a volunteer for World Vision, a non-profit organization that focuses on poverty and the chance to assist organizers for Manchester United football club world tour. There are also some major local events that require volunteers like SEA Games and the recent WCIT in KL.
10. Trainee
Under the Services category and the under brand new tab “Internship” in the home page of YourPartTime.com, undergraduates and fresh graduates now can look forward to do internship or industrial training in companies offering this. With the launch of this feature, even first and second year students nationwide can have the chance to do internship with the aim to gain experiences in the real world and picking up various soft skills in the process.
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