Welcome to 2023! A whole new year is ahead of us. How are you feeling about the year ahead?
Are you thinking about a career change, maybe? 2023 is going to be the year where you look for part time work while you retrain and take your career in a whole different direction.
Are you thinking about looking for part time work after a long stint from the workplace? Perhaps you want to pick up with your previous career after taking time out to start a family.
Or maybe you are thinking about applying for some entry level part time work to build up some experience and earn a bit of extra cash to fund studies or save to pay for your 2023 travel plans.
There are numerous reasons why people choose to work part time, and the flexibility it offers is one of the attractions for people with busy lives outside of the workplace.
Whatever your reasons for looking for part time work, UK Part Time Jobs has lots of different roles on offer throughout the UK.
We also have lots of articles on the Advice blog that give you many useful tips. Tips like:
- Ideas about the types of part time jobs you might want to apply for that suit your skills and interests.
- CV and application for tips to impress potential employers.
- Interview tips for when you get through that first stage of the application.
- Tips for surviving your first day in that new job you just landed.
- Tips for dealing with colleagues and bosses who might not be behaving as you think they ought to be.
- Tips for getting around your annoying procrastination habits that you feel are holding you back.
- And a few family tips, too. Working from home and looking after the kids at the same time can take a bit of planning!
Throughout 2022, we added more articles like this – and more besides.
So, before we launch ourselves into full 2023 swing, let’s take a look back at some of the advice articles from last year in 2022.
If you are thinking about looking for part time work throughout January, these articles could give you some valuable tips, whatever your circumstances.
Ringing In 2022
Much of the world rang in 2022 with a certain degree of caution as pandemic restrictions lingered at varying levels in different countries and we dared to peep our heads over the parapet to see if it was safe to come out yet!
Some industries, particularly the hospitality industry, are yet to recover with the pandemic, Brexit and cost increases making life particularly difficult. But there are jobs out there, both in this industry and elsewhere in other sectors.
Whilst the economy struggles to recover in the UK, 2023 could still be the perfect time to apply for roles.
How Did Part Time Jobs Change In 2022?
In February, we asked the question of how will part time jobs change in 2022? Do you think they did change as the year progressed?
As the UK emerged from the pandemic, did the nature of part time work change with that?
Predictions by analysts were that the ‘Great Resignation’ which had started during the Pandemic would continue throughout 2022. This does seem to have been the case despite the fact that we are now living through a cost of living crisis.
Whilst some employers have encouraged the return to the workplace, others have seen the benefits of a more flexible way of working, with employees being able to work remotely as well as going into the workplace.
This environment is perfect for those of you looking for flexibility in your part time work. Especially for employers working in sectors where there are staff shortages, this could gşve you more leverage when it comes to discussing your working hours – and where you work those hours.
Retail Job Ideas
March was when we gave you some ideas about the types of part time jobs that are out there. And for those of you that are considering part time retail jobs, this article is the one for you.
We had a quick look at the retail sector and the different types of retail jobs you could apply for.
Retail is a good sector in which to begin your job search because there are so many different roles from entry level positions to those that require specific skills, qualifications or experience.
Entry level roles such as sales assistant and shelf stacker roles have a variety of responsibilities attached to them and one thing is for certain; you’ll never be bored!
Positions such as visual merchandising will suit those of you with a flair for design and creativity.
Retail jobs are also a consideration for those of you who like to do seasonal work as different places employ temporary staff during busy periods such as summer, Easter or Christmas, depending on the nature of the retail company.
Storage & Warehousing Job Ideas
And if being front of house, dealing with customers on a daily basis is not your thing and you would prefer to be behind the scenes, 2023 could be a good time to apply for storage and warehousing jobs.
With more and more people shopping online, these types of roles are often available locally.
Again, if you are looking for seasonal work, this is a sector where you could land yourself work as warehouses and distribution centres have busy periods at particular times of year, depending on the nature of the storage facility.
Bear in mind that you might need your own transport for some types of warehouse jobs as warehouses and distribution centres are often situated out of town and are likely not on public transport routes.
Whether you are looking for entry level work or skilled part time jobs, the storage and warehousing sector might have opportunities.
Take a look at our article for storage and warehousing job ideas.
Or How About The Buzz Of The Airport?
It’s a love hate thing with airports. Some people strongly dislike them whilst there are those of you that can’t get enough of them!
If you love the buzz of the airport, helping people on their way to their next destination, why not make it your part time job?
In May 2022, we gave you some top ideas for the types of airport jobs you could do.
As you might expect, airports are 24 hour operations so airport jobs will suit those of you who are happy to work varying shifts at any time of day, any day of the week. And remember, holiday periods are going to be particularly busy.
This does mean, however, you can get to take your own holidays at quieter periods and miss all the rush and crowds at your holiday destination.
You might be surprised at how many different airport joıbs there are out there. From entry level jobs to skilled roles, you could work in hospitality, catering, customer care or operations as ground crew. If you love the idea of working outdoors there are options for this as well as working indoors.
Getting Behind The Wheel
If you love driving, why not make money from what you love doing by considering some part time job ideas for drivers.
There are lots of driving job ideas in this article that we wrote in June 2022.
The beauty of driving jobs is that they come in all shapes and sizes and you could forge a part time job for yourself where you can choose your own flexible hours.
Some driving jobs are contracts where you will be employed for a set number of hours and provided with a vehicle.
For other driving jobs, you might need your own vehicle and you will earn money based on the number of journeys you make or hours you work.
Driving jobs can be entry level roles or you can train for skills and qualifications that will give you the ability to drive more specialist vehicles such as forklift trucks, recovery trucks and long goods vehicles.
Take a look at our article – you might be surprised by the variety of driving job ideas out there.
Avoid The Scammers!
Lots of you who are looking for part time jobs don’t necessarily want to go out into the workplace.
Working from home is an attractive option for many, especially for those of you who have other commitments and don’t have the time or opportunity to be able to go out to work.
Whilst some part time work from home jobs are offered by companies that are well known household names, there are lots of other companies and people out there who are posting work from home opportunities online.
Unfortunately, some of these people scammers and are either after yout time or money – or both. Rather than earning money at home, you will be losing money.
So, how do you make sure you’re not applying for one of those work from home jobs where you are going to be scammed?
The good news is, there are lots of telltale clues that you can look out for when you are looking and the job ad and the application process.
If you do want to do part time work from home jobs, read our article first about how to avoid the work from home scammers and make sure your work from home experience is enjoyable and profitable rather than a work from home disaster.
The Pros & Cons Of Working From Home
And if you are thinking about working from home, whilst it might be an idea solution for many, it’s not a way of working that suits everyone.
Do your due diligence first and read our article about the pros and cons of working from home.
You might spot some considerations in there that you hadn’t thought of. And we aren’t all the same. The pros of working from home for some people might be the coıns for others.
For example, not having a daily commute. That may seem like a dream come true for some. But for others of you, are you going to miss that time that you get to yourself whilst you’re en route to work.
Take a look before you commit to this way of working.
Work From Home Jobs – Ideas
If you read the pros and cons for working from and you decided that this way of working is definitely the way forward for you, what are the types of jobs you would like to do?
For some of you, your skills and previous experience mean you can work from home doing the type of job you have always worked in.
For others of you, you might want to go in a whole new direction but aren’t sure what types of jobs lend themselves well to remote working.
This article from September 2022 gives you a few pointers that might help you narrow down your pool of ideas.
Here are some of the types of roles you can do in work from home jobs.
Entry Level Supermarket Job Ideas
Whatever the size, whether it’s a small high street store or a large out of town superstore, Not many of us in the UK live too far away from a supermarket.
The large supermarkets employ many people all over the Uk in variıous roles and part time entry level jobs are often available.
Supermarkets are also a good place to look if you are looking for seasonal work. This can then be your foot in the door for landing a permanent role if that is what you are looking for.
If you think you’d like to work in a supermarket but aren’t sure about the types of roles available, take a look at our article about entry level supermarket job ideas.
Finding The Balance Between Work & Family
We know that many of you who are going back to work part time are doing so after having taken a break from the workplace to start a family.
Going back to work might feel a bit daunting and you might be wondering how on earth you are going to juggle work and family life.
It can be done and lots of people have done and who are doing it are only too happy to share tips about what works for them.
This article has a few practical tips for working parents about balancing work and family life. A few small tweaks to your day can make a huge positive difference to your daily life and help you get the maximum enjoyment from both your part time job and your family.
More Tips & Ideas In 2023
As we head through 2023, we’ll be sharing lots of other tips and ideas about the world of part time work and how you can get the most from your part time job.
If you are looking for work right now, take a look at current part time vacancies in your area.
Happy New Year!
