What type of flexible entry level position to look for for someone that's in school?

tom_dub

Hey all,

I posted about a week ago with a questions in regards to creating a resume, after looking through various entry level IT positions on craigslist for my area, it seems they all want the typical 9-5, 40 hour work week. I'm currently in school for Computer Science and it's pretty damn hard. My fiance and I will also be finding a place together within the next 5-6 months so regardless, I'll have to be working at least 30-40 hours a week while in school. My question is what kind of entry level IT jobs offer flexible hours and days usually? It would be ideal for me to work Thursday-Sunday, 3-11pm. That would leave most of the week for school and the weekends for working. Also, what certs would be good for these positions? Thanks.

Tackle

You might be able to swing those hours at a call center or a smaller PC repair shop.

the_Grinch

I would look for a position on a NOC as that would probably give you the best shot at a needed schedule. If you could swing it, you might be able to do four tens. Poke around for positions titled NOC Analyst/Technician. Network+ and maybe A+ should cover you for those positions especially since you're in school.

Iristheangel

Try workmarket.com and onforce.com if you can't find a good part time job in your area. I was pulling in an extra $1-2K a week working 20-40 hours. I live in a busier area (Southern California) so work order availability may differ depending on your area.

Akaricloud

Look for a job at your college. They need to have at minimum helpdesk and desktop support positions to assist students and faculty.
They understand the student lifestyle and can work in a schedule to fit with your classes.

As far as having to work 30-40 hours per week during school, that sounds like a setup for disaster. I'd suggest reconsidering finding a place until after you're done with college and have a more stable job.

mikeybikes

Akaricloud wrote: »

Look for a job at your college. They need to have at minimum helpdesk and desktop support positions to assist students and faculty.
They understand the student lifestyle and can work in a schedule to fit with your classes.

This. I worked the student support desk when I was in college. The pay started close to minimum wage, but it was a great job for going to school.

Raisin

If money is important you may have to consider working the traditional 9-5 and scedule your school hours around that. I ended up doing that and while I miss being a full time student, the steady paycheck and work experience is a real comfort. It really all depends on your priorities and what options are open to you.

tom_dub

Money isn't too major of an issue, I just want to be able to afford my share of the expenses per month, which would probably come to around 6-700$. I agree with Akaricloud that working that much does sound like a recipe for disaster, but I come from a working class military area and have seen people with much more difficult situations pull it off. I also want to start working entry level IT through school to have a few years experience when I graduate which will enable me to find much better positions to compliment my degree.

I've taken a look at my school's Computer Science courses and they're all usually Monday-Thursday ranging from 0900-1300, so working the typical 9-5 weekday job is going to be out of the question. I appreciate the advice on NOC type jobs, I'll look into that, just not sure what job types offer flexible schedules as they never say on the advertisement.

Patel128

I was in the process of signing up for onforce and I saw all of these bad reviews on it. It seems like a good idea. Any body wanna throw out some good views on it.

NightShade03

The guy who started onforce actually created workmarket as well.