Ilyse Shapiro - Founder
When I decided to look for employment outside the home, I got immediately frustrated. Armed with an MBA degree and years of relevant experience in marketing and public relations, I thought I would have no problem finding the job of my dreams. One problem: My dream was for a part-time job, not a full-time one.
I soon realized that there were many others facing the same dilemma with no resources to accommodate us:
Instead of sitting around waiting for the right opportunity to come, I decided to do something about it. I developed MyPartTimePRO.com, the website where accomplished and educated individuals can find meaningful flexible employment opportunities.
Unlike other career search websites which strictly promote full-time positions, "dubious" part-time opportunities, or employment for the unskilled or entry-level worker, MyPartTimePRO.com strictly communicates positions to educated career veterans who are not seeking traditional, full-time employment, including:
Project-based employment |
Seasonal positions |
Virtual careers |
Temporary work |
Job share opportunities |
Short-term assignments |
Telecommuting positions |
Part-time employment |
Freelance opportunities |
In addition to linking job seekers and employers, my goal is to act as an advocate for employment that provides greater work/life balance. Employers must start to realize that flexible, part-time employment 'with purpose'—positions that utilize an employee's skills and expertise while providing a work/life balance—will be the employment track of the future.