Companies are seeing more and more people that are seeking part time jobs and this is directly related to the recession the United States has been in.  While financial experts tell us that we are in a rebound and that the recession is over, there are still some signs that the recession has indeed caused issues and not everyone is seeing the end.  The sad news is that most middle class families are still struggling with their debts and gaining more debts with time.  In fact many of the smaller communities that have less employment opportunities are still seeing high unemployment rates.
As summer grows near these economies are beginning to recover, mostly because they are summer tourist destinations.  Summer tourist locales mean part time jobs, and people are scrambling to get a part time job even if they already have a full time position.  The average household has to have at least one adult working two jobs in order to live with their debts and pay mortgages.
Due to this need of part time jobs it is no wonder that companies are seeing an influx of hundreds of resumes, but more and more online positions are being sought.  Call centers, writing positions, medical transcription, gaming positions, and any other online position that can be found are gaining notice.  People are first looking at a job they can do from home as a part time position.  They want to be close to their kids and spouse.  They also want to cut down on driving time and expenditures making the online world ideal for a second position.
Though online positions are being sought the most there are still some industries getting a lot of notice outside of the home.  These positions are home to home sales.  Avon, Mary Kay and any other party type door to door sales position are ideal.  Women can use their friends and coworkers to sell products. From these individuals they can then find a wider network to make sales.  As a part time job it provides a bit more income in the home without being too taxing.  These sales women are also able to spend as much time as they wish on the parties and other events.
Surveys are something that should be mentioned in a part time job structure.  Anyone that is willing to do surveys whether door to door or online will find a plethora of jobs.  In fact one of the top jobs right now in newspapers and online is the census.  The census bureau is asking for part time applicants in specific areas of the nation.
From the information provided above it is easy to see there are positions available and you can find out what other part timers are looking for.  If you need a part time job because of the recession you are not alone.  Millions of US residents are seeking the same opportunities due to their debts and the struggling economy which makes paying down debts and getting groceries harder.