[LilLisa89]

Hey, I'm starting Uni in September and will really need a weekend job for extra money. I live in Northern Ireland at the moment but will be moving to Glasgow for Uni. I'm worried it will take ages to find a job. Anybody know of places I can try applying now?

[Shomberlon]

(Original post by LilLisa89)
Hey, I'm starting Uni in September and will really need a weekend job for extra money. I live in Northern Ireland at the moment but will be moving to Glasgow for Uni. I'm worried it will take ages to find a job. Anybody know of places I can try applying now?

An easy and flexible job would be at the odeon or one of the other cinemas. What are you studying?


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[LilLisa89]

(Original post by Shomberlon)
An easy and flexible job would be at the odeon or one of the other cinemas. What are you studying?


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going to study Optometry at Glasgow Cal. I just wish there was a way of applying for a job now before i get over in September, but dont think this is possible

[Shomberlon]

yeah I think it will be quite hard, however you might be able to steal a march on other students if you start looking during freshers as most students probably wont be that concerned when they get their first lot of loans and grants. It's normally around christmas when they're skint that they start to look for work.

[LilLisa89]

oh thats not so bad then. Im moving a week before freshers and will be looking for work straight away

[Shomberlon]

(Original post by LilLisa89)
oh thats not so bad then. Im moving a week before freshers and will be looking for work straight away

I think you'll be fine. tbh you might find that people dont start putting up adverts till freshers because they want students to fill the positions.
Also think about signing up to a TV extras agency, they love students and pay quite well

[LilLisa89]

yeah thats a good idea. thanks

[Shomberlon]

(Original post by LilLisa89)
yeah thats a good idea. thanks

No problem, I might even bump into you since you're friends with Miss Trololol

[Drewley]

You can find a lot of bar / restaurant jobs in the Glasgow section of gumtree

[LilLisa89]

(Original post by Drewley)
You can find a lot of bar / restaurant jobs in the Glasgow section of gumtree

Yeah but wont i need to wait before i move over to apply... they wont hold jobs open til sept am sure

[Drewley]

(Original post by LilLisa89)
Yeah but wont i need to wait before i move over to apply... they wont hold jobs open til sept am sure

Depends when they want people to start for

No harm in calling up and explaining your situation!

Edit: I also just remembered that around the start of September Buchanan Galleries (the big shopping centre in town) has a recruitment fair type thing aimed at students, maybe check that out¬!

[R22ROM]

Hi my advise to you would be a get part time job in a opticians as you are studying Optometry it will help u a lot in the long run. There a few opticians surrounding the uni that you could apply to. There is two in Buchanan Galleries Vision Express and Boots Opticians. Specsavers in Sauchiehall Street. There a big Specsavers in Trongate Glasgow this is my work place, they have a close relationship with the uni and do a lot of work together with there optometry and ophthalmic dispensing courses. These are all places in centre of Glasgow.
The reason why i'm saying get a job in a optician now is that on completion of your course you will be required to complete a year of work for your pre-registration period and if you aren't already working in optics it can be a big problem to get a place in a opticians. Just a heads up in advance.

I'll see you at uni in september as thats where i'm going to study optometry :0)

[Aurora.]

The opticians idea is a good one for an ideal solution, just keep in mind that as a student looking for a first part time job you can't reeeally afford to be picky. So a job in an optician would be great, perfect, but if something comes up at the cinema / McDonalds / wherever, go for it

[LilLisa89]

(Original post by R22ROM)
Hi my advise to you would be a get part time job in a opticians as you are studying Optometry it will help u a lot in the long run. There a few opticians surrounding the uni that you could apply to. There is two in Buchanan Galleries Vision Express and Boots Opticians. Specsavers in Sauchiehall Street. There a big Specsavers in Trongate Glasgow this is my work place, they have a close relationship with the uni and do a lot of work together with there optometry and ophthalmic dispensing courses. These are all places in centre of Glasgow.
The reason why i'm saying get a job in a optician now is that on completion of your course you will be required to complete a year of work for your pre-registration period and if you aren't already working in optics it can be a big problem to get a place in a opticians. Just a heads up in advance.

I'll see you at uni in september as thats where i'm going to study optometry :0)

Yeah i was thinkin about that... however.. for ma first job over there, i think i should keep ma options open a bit but thanks, il defo keep it in mind . so are u goin into first year too?

[LilLisa89]

(Original post by Aurora.)
The opticians idea is a good one for an ideal solution, just keep in mind that as a student looking for a first part time job you can't reeeally afford to be picky. So a job in an optician would be great, perfect, but if something comes up at the cinema / McDonalds / wherever, go for it

Yeah.. im keepin ma options open.. bar work is what id particularly want tbh... just wish i could sort it now before i move lol

[Aurora.]

Bar work was my ideal too, the hours are good and you get to meet and talk to new people every day I'm a waitress now, that's really good too

[LilLisa89]

yeah its the hours that would suit me best iv no bar work experience tho.. but yeah, a waitress would be good too

[Aurora.]

I had no experience either before I started this job Some places don't mind

[Popppppy]

(Original post by LilLisa89)
Hey, I'm starting Uni in September and will really need a weekend job for extra money. I live in Northern Ireland at the moment but will be moving to Glasgow for Uni. I'm worried it will take ages to find a job. Anybody know of places I can try applying now?

http://www.subway.co.uk/business/car...?sid=453055082

That should take you directly to the page to apply to the Subway on Alexandra Parade, we have a few Caly students working there. My boss is always looking for people, especially as we have a few people moving away for uni in september.
I'm Northern Irish too btw.

[Miss Trololol]

I'll need a job so bad in Glasgow because damn it I refuse to live on beans and toast! I need money for real food. I've got some supervisor experience, office work and some retail experience. No bar work unfortunately.