Hi everybody! Today, I will be taking some time to speak to the person looking for a part-time job. This is a bit of a departure from what is usually a more career-oriented column but I feel this information is valuable as well! Looking for part-time jobs on the Internet is really no different than looking for a full-time job on the Internet. The same basic rules apply- make sure that you have a way for employers to contact you that isn't the Internet- voicemail, a cell phone, or an answering machine, for example. You should also be prepared to interview on-the-spot, and you may even be offered employment during your first interview! A resource that you may not have heard of before when looking for part-time jobs is Go Jobs.com.

Most of the major job search engines have a section for part-time employment, and there are niche job boards that specialize in part-time work, as well. The nice thing about using these boards is that you can generally apply for these sorts of hourly positions right from the comfort of your computer desk. Most major retailers- JC Penny and Wal-Mart, for example- have special sections where people looking for hourly positions can apply directly.

Most online applications for part-time work are the same as those for full-time jobs- they will require contact information, education, and employment history, as well as salary information and your availability. Some of these applications will also ask for references.

When looking for a part-time job, it's important to not only look online, but to be observant of your surroundings. Lots of retail stores keep "Employment Wanted" signs in the window when they are looking for help, and you can always ask to speak to a manager if it isn't immediately obvious that the business is hiring. Many smaller employers advertise on Classified sites such as Craigslist, and the printed newspaper is often a good resource when trying to find a part-time job, as well.

There's always help available, too- your high school guidance office, college student employment office, and the state Department of Labor office, as well as the public library, can all be excellent resources for finding a part-time job, and they are all either free, or very inexpensive as well!