Ad-hoc flexible jobs

[Stevenj214]

I'm thinking of things like Event Security, Exam Invigilation, Census Distributors...

Jobs which ask 'can you work this day?' to which you can say yes or no.


What other jobs are like these and where can they be found?

[Ross1988]

I work on a ad-hoc basis as a Land surveyor, and engineering surveyor (On the railways) and as a CAD draughtsman(I say draughtsman for lack of a better word, I'm distinctly average at CAD, but I take my time and the quality of the drawings I produce keep the company asking for more)

Might not be an answer you were looking for.

Anyway as a suggestion, maybe get a PTS (Personal Track Safety) card, get a COSS ticket and you will have work a lot of ad hoc work available to you.

If you want more info ask away.

Ross

[H6CJF]

Stevenj214 said:

Census Distributors...

Perfect job for anyone looking for a few days work every ten years!

[rog007]

The term now used to describe what you are aspiring to is 'portfolio working'. See: <http://www.open.ac.uk/careers/portfolio-working.php>

Based upon your own core competencies, your willingness to learn further skills and your ability to fund further learning and qualification, there is plenty of opportunity. Happy to advise further if you want to pass your cv across. Good luck!

[Stevenj214]

Ross1988 said:

I work on a ad-hoc basis as a Land surveyor, and engineering surveyor (On the railways) and as a CAD draughtsman(I say draughtsman for lack of a better word, I'm distinctly average at CAD, but I take my time and the quality of the drawings I produce keep the company asking for more)

Thanks Ross. Those specific skills don't translate across for me but I would be interested in hearing about how you found the roles.

Ross1988 said:

Anyway as a suggestion, maybe get a PTS (Personal Track Safety) card, get a COSS ticket and you will have work a lot of ad hoc work available to you.

Again, it would be interesting to hear where roles would be found after certification with no direct contacts.

[Stevenj214]

rog007 said:

Happy to advise further if you want to pass your cv across. Good luck!

YHM

[rog007]

Stevenj214 said:

YHM

Got it Steve; I'll get back to you ASP.

Rog

[rog007]

Done; YHM.

[Simbu]

Field marketing agencies have alot of work of this nature. It'll be work such as product demos, merchandising, mystery shopping. You're given a casual work agreement, and the relationship is that the agency is not obliged to offer you work, and you're not obliged to accept it when you are offered it.

There's loads of them about - Google away!