4 Smart Tips for Furloughed Federal Workers to Find Temp and Project Work

4 Smart Tips for Furloughed Federal Workers to Find Temp and Project Work 4 Smart Tips for Furloughed Federal Workers to Find Temp and Project Work With the recent government shutdown, roughly 800,000 federal workers missed paychecks, which can have steep financial consequences for all involved. Many were unable to make mortgage or rent payments, repay student loans, or keep up with even the most basic expenses like groceries. To help these professionals prepare for future shutdowns and supplement their missing income, is continuing to offer federal workers and contractors up to 30% off subscriptions. And we invite you to attend  our FREE, exclusive members-only Remote Work Virtual Jobs Fair on Thursday, February 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. We also want to offer these job search tips for all the folks looking for supplemental work in such uncertain circumstances. These tips take into account that: Federal workers don’t know how long a shutdown will last and may be called back to work at any moment. A variety of options are needed for people with different personal circumstances, such as caring for children or other family members, living in rural areas without many local job options, or having physical or mental health considerations to factor in, for example. Future government shutdowns are possible and workers may need to pick up, drop, and pick up temporary work multiple times. Resiliency During the Shutdown with the Partnership for Public Service and Federal employees across the country felt the impacts of the shutdown. Are you one of them? The  Partnership for Public Service hosted a Facebook Live chat on January 10  with Vice President for Employee Engagement and Strategic  Initiatives Mika Cross. Mika is a former federal employee with 20 years of public service and discussed Resiliency During the Shutdown. BROWSE OPEN FLEXIBLE JOBS Remember these four tips if you’re a federal worker looking for temporary or side jobs: 1. Use multiple search criteria to pinpoint all your options. At, we have advanced search options for job types, work schedules, and remote work levels. To find jobs that can be done on a short-term or project basis, we recommend trying different combinations of the following: Job Types: freelance or temporary Work Schedules: occasional, short-term, alternative schedule, or flexible schedule Remote Work Levels: any, depending on how you want to work (100%, partial, or optional) 2. Look for jobs you can do outside your typical schedule. Because a shutdown may end at any moment, it’s a good idea to find work that you can do outside the schedule of your federal government job. That way, you can finish your temporary job even when you go back to work, rather than leaving your newfound client or manager in the lurch. Jobs like customer service representative, Internet or web search evaluator, writer or editor, accountant, CPR and first aid instructor, online tutor or teacher, and translator can all be excellent options because they often come with flexible, alternative schedules, and are often available as remote jobs. Check out these 11 examples of temporary jobs, hiring now, that might be a good fit.   3. Focus on why you’re interested in the job, rather than the reason you’re looking for work. Yes, a shutdown will likely made life difficult for you, but when you’re applying and interviewing for these jobs, it’s vital to not focus on that. Instead of talking about needing to look for work because of a shutdown, focus on why you’re interested in that particular job and company. What about it sparked your interest? Why would you find the work interesting, exciting, or fulfilling? What (besides the shutdown) made you want to apply? 4. Be professional when interacting with employers. Even though these jobs are temporary, your professionalism is a must. After all, you may want additional projects or assignments from this employer over the long-term, so handle the relationship professionally right from the start.