Job Shop Australia: Types of jobs
Part Time Jobs
Those who love working, but cannot commit full time in a job, have an option of part time jobs. Basically a person can either work during the first half or the second half of the day. They have an option of choosing either. Part time work is generally recommended for students or mothers or for those who are trying to juggle their debts by working 2 or sometimes even 3 jobs at a time.
Advantages of a Part Time Job
- Students can make extra pocket money and learn to manage your finances independently.
- You can pursue your studies while earning.
- You become responsible for all your actions at a very early age.
- You get experience earlier than others and learn a lot.
- You get to meet new people and interact with them.
- Mothers working part time can take care of their kids as well as work.
- Part time work can be done from home also.
- Working part time is also a good way of saving money for your future studies if you do not wish to burden your parents anymore.
- There are not many disadvantages to working as a whole. But, yet the following could be classified as some of the few disadvantages.
- Students might find it difficult to manage their studies and work simultaneously. They might not have enough time for socializing.
- Likewise with mothers, if they working at home and have to be at the beck and call of their kids constantly it becomes difficult for them to manage their work and home.
- The salary is not much as it's only a part time job.
As the name suggests, this work involves working the full day. Most of the places prefer people willing to put in full time work. They rarely have an option of part time jobs. These would include professional Companies looking for people seriously wanting to pursue a career in their field.
Advantages of a Full Time Job
- The experience gained working full time is tremendous.
- There's just no limit to how much a person can learn.
- In addition to that the salary structure is far better than that of a part time job.
- You are occupied the whole day doing something which you enjoy.Working!
- You get to meet new people and interact with them.
Disadvantages of a Full Time Job
- Professionals, trying to complete their work may put in more than the required time which could lead to health problems.
- If a student has opted for a full time job, then balancing work and studies can be difficult if one is unable to manage time smartly.
Graduate Jobs
There are a lot of graduate jobs available. These are basically full time jobs for students who are fresh graduates. They have a wide range of jobs to choose from.
Advantages of Graduate Jobs
- Those who applied for jobs while graduating have an advantage over the rest as they can start working as soon as they graduate.
- You get to meet new people and interact with them.
Disadvantages of Graduate Jobs
If you wish to study further, you won't be able to put in as much time in your studies as you would be occupied with the job.
Vacation Jobs
These jobs are mainly for students. When they have their summer or winter breaks and they have nothing to do, they can take up a job for that particular period. There is no contract of any sort involved. This is just a temporary job.
Advantages of Vacation Jobs
- Instead of wasting time doing nothing, you can take up a temporary job.
- This would be a good way to earn some pocket money.
- You gain experience and knowledge and are more capable of facing the world at a very young age.
- You get to meet new people and interact with them.
Disadvantages of Vacation Jobs
You might not be able to take a break or go on a holiday as you would be occupied working.