The Dos and Don'ts of Quitting Your Job and Heading for Greener Pastures

By Adnan Masood

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

Are you ready to quit your job? Regardless of the reason, how you quit is important as it might impact your ability to get a good reference in the future. When it comes to quitting your job, please take these important dos and don'ts into consideration.

DO make sure you have another job lined up. Or, at least make sure that you are financially secure and able to be without a job for a few months. This economy has made it hard for job seekers. Millions of men and men are currently out of work. While there are jobs available, there aren't enough to go around. So do not count on being able to land a new job right away; plan ahead and be prepared.

DON'T quit your job for a ridiculous reason. Say you got a job offer and that new position pays more; great! That is a good reason to quit your job. However, not good reasons aren't worth the hassle of going through a job search, possibly being unemployed for months, and so forth. Speaking of which, what aren't good reasons? It depends on the situation at hand, but you should never quit your job on a whim because of a dispute with a coworker or boss, unless you feel threatened.

DO give proper notice. This is hard in some cases. Say you got a new job offer but you need to start in one week. What should you do? You want to provide two weeks notice before quitting your job, but what if you MUST start in one week? Tell your current employer right away that you will only be available to work for one more week. Do know though that this might impact your ability to secure a good reference. If possible, provide two weeks notice at the least.

DON'T tick off the entire workplace on your way out the door. If you are quitting your job due to a problem with your boss or your coworker, you might look at your last day as an opportunity to let it all out. Despite that great feeling at the time, you never know when you will come across your coworkers or bosses again. Remember that old saying "never burn a bridge that you might need to cross again?" Remember it!

DO provide your notice in writing and verbally when possible. If you work for a larger company where you rarely see the person in charge, it is okay to turn in a written notice only. However, if you deal with your supervisor on a regular basis, hand in your letter of resignation in person and have a quick chat with them. Explain your reasons for leaving (but put a positive spin on your on-the-job experience). Basically, go out of your way to seem like a model employee because this will help when it comes time to get a good reference.

Now that you got a few good tips on quitting your job, are you ready to start your job search?

10 Best Part Time Jobs For College Students

By Azhar Devaraj Victor

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

What are the best part time jobs for college students? These are jobs which allow flexibility in terms of working hours and to a great extent location. The main focus of college students should be their studies and the timely completion of the courses that they have signed up for. Though part time jobs enable college students a source of much needed income, such jobs should not, in any way, distract them from their studies. Based on the above, the following are some of the 10 best part time jobs for college students:

1. Online Surveys: There are several sites and Google Ads that will help you learn more about online surveys. Pick the ones that have a proven track record and are offered by reputable sources.
2. College or on campus jobs: Check out the part time jobs that are available at your college or those near you. It could be something administrative especially during student intake peaks or an operational job. The library, counter, student counseling, cafeteria or any such service areas offer part time work opportunities.
3. Sales Promoters: You will be surprised at how much you can make for just a few hours a day. Pick those where you can select the number of hours you wish to work or the shift that is suitable to you.
4. Fast Food Workers: Turnover is very high especially at the popular outlets. They take on many part timers who leave to take on better opportunities. These people need to be replaced on a constant basis as service standards have to be maintained.
5. Hotel F & B Assistants: These are high labour intensive jobs. Conferences, seminars, weddings and other such events require a lot of manpower.
6. Online Affiliate Marketers: There is a huge opportunity here and they are among the best part time jobs for college students. You can do this with just a computer with Internet connection. You can work from anywhere, chose how much you want to do and when you want to work. A laptop would give you greater freedom with this type of work.
7. Donors: Find out from the hospitals nearest to you whether they need donors. Some pay for blood and plasma donations.
8. Care Centre Helpers: Homes for senior citizens or nurseries need people to spend a few hours reading, talking, to residents, playing with children or doing some cleaning. Call these centres and find out what they may be able to offer.
9. eBay Sellers: Sell products online. There are many other sites where you can do this. However, eBay is the best and most popular.
10. Research Study Assistants: Some post graduate students might need someone to organise their documents, type or read some material and make notes. Research centres may need some participants in their programs.