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Naomi Rothwell, December 5 2022

5 Ways Evening Jobs Can Kickstart Your Career

If you're looking for a way to jumpstart your career with new career ideas, evening jobs may be the answer. While many people think that evening jobs are only for students or people who want to make a little bit of extra money, there are actually a lot of benefits to working evening hours.

In this guide, we will discuss the five best ways that evening jobs can help you achieve your career goals. We'll also provide some tips on how to find the right evening job for you. So read on to learn more!

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Kickstarting your career

Evening jobs might seem "less than" other jobs, but the reality is they are definitely not. Evening jobs have a lot of value beyond just the money they provide.

In fact, evening jobs can actually be a great way to kickstart your career. Here are five ways evening jobs can help you achieve your professional goals:

1) Pick up new skills

Learning is one of the most important things to do while working, so the more skills you can acquire, the better. An evening job is a great way to learn new skills that you can use in your career.

For example, if you're looking to get into sales, working at a retail store could be a great way to learn about customer service and how to handle transactions.

Or if you want to get into marketing, working at a restaurant could give you valuable experience in promoting products and services.

There are endless possibilities for skills that you can learn from evening jobs. So if you're looking to add some new skills to your repertoire, evening jobs are a great option.

Make sure you identify which skills you want to acquire first before applying to specific jobs.

2) Meet new people

Networking is often underrated but it is one of the most important things you can do for your career. The more people you meet, the more opportunities you will have to advance in your career.

An evening job is a great way to meet new people who can help you achieve your professional goals.

For example, if you're looking to get into event planning, working at a bar or club could help you meet people who work in the industry.

Or if you want to get into fashion, working at a clothing store could put you in contact with people who work in the fashion industry.

Evening jobs are also a great way to meet new friends and build your social network. So if you're looking for a way to expand your professional and social networks, evening jobs are a great option.

3) Fund your true focus

Making some extra money in the evenings could be an additional way to fund your true focus. If you're working towards starting your own business, for example, evening jobs can provide the extra funds you need to get started.

Or if you're looking to continue your education, evening jobs can help you pay for tuition and other associated costs.

There are endless possibilities for how evening jobs can help you fund your true focus. So if you need some extra cash to achieve your goals, evening jobs are a great option.

Keep in mind, however, that evening jobs should not be your only source of income. Make sure you have a solid financial plan in place before quitting your day job to pursue your evening job full-time.

Part-time evening jobs can actually be a great way to jumpstart your career.

4) Test out a career path

It's completely normal to be unsure about whether a new potential career path is worth pursuing further or not.

If the industry you potentially want to explore offers evening work then that's the perfect way to test it out without fully committing. Plus, evening jobs offer a lower barrier to entry so you can explore different industries with less experience required.

Evening jobs are also a great way to get your foot in the door of a company or industry you're interested in. Many evening jobs will eventually lead to full-time opportunities, so it's a great way to start your career in a new field.

If you're undecided about which career path to take, evening jobs can be a great way to test out different options. Make sure you do your research first and identify which industries offer evening work. Then, you can explore different career paths without fully committing to any one of them.

5) Use a stepping stone

An evening job doesn't have to be your end game. In fact, evening jobs can actually be a great stepping stone to your dream job. Many evening jobs will lead to full-time opportunities, so it's a great way to get your foot in the door of a company or industry you're interested in.

Try working backwards from the job you really want and identify which evening jobs will help you get there. Then, you can use your evening job as a stepping stone to your dream job.

For example, if you want to be a marketing manager, working as a customer service representative in a retail setting could be a great way to get your foot in the door of the company. Or if you want to be an event planner, working as a bartender or server could help you meet people who work in the industry.

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What kind of evening job would suit me?

The first step in finding the right evening job is to figure out what kind of work you're interested in. Do you want to work in customer service? Are you looking for a position that will give you experience in a particular field?

Consider your personal interests. What do you like doing in your spare time? Could you make like easy by getting a job that pays you to be part of that? For example, if you love live music, working in a stadium has plenty of roles where you will also get to enjoy the performances.

Once you know what type of evening job you're looking for, you can start your search.

There are a few different places to look for evening jobs:

- The classifieds section of your local newspaper

- Online job boards

- LinkedIn

- Career websites

- Job fairs

You could also create job alerts, and filter the alert by temporary or permanent listings. You should also consider searching in different locations

Applying for evening jobs

Once you've found a few evening job openings that interest you, it's time to start applying. When you're applying for evening jobs, there are a few things to keep in mind:

- Be sure to include your availability in your cover letter or resume.

- Highlight any relevant skills or experience you have in your cover letter or resume. Try to highlight what makes you different in a competitive market.

- If you're applying for an evening job that's in a different field than your current job, be sure to explain why you're interested in the position and what you hope to gain from it.

- Consider the type of setup you need; are you comfortable being paid per hour in shift work or do you need a salary? Check out what kind of benefits come with the job, just like any other type of job e.g. holiday entitlement, on the job training, location, flexible arrangements etc.

After you've applied for a few evening jobs, it's time to start interviewing. In most cases, evening role interviews will be conducted over the phone or via video call. Be sure to dress and act professionally for your interview, even if it's not in person.

Finally, once you've landed an evening job, it's important to remember that this is a great opportunity to learn and grow. So don't be afraid to ask questions, take on new challenges, and make the most of your evening job!

Written by

Naomi Rothwell

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