University of Aberdeen

Part time jobs

Hi guys,

I was just wondering how easy it is to get a part time job in Aberdeen?

Looking at my figures ( I picked quite an expensive halls) it seems like I won't have much money and it would be best if I got a part time job when I got to uni.

I had been looking for some work here at home before I left to increase my bank balance but no luck. Everywhere is dead and no major brands names are recruiting in the nearest 25 miles ish.

All the shopping areas looked busy when I visited. I know the area is wealthy with the oil nearby but are there many jobs?

Thanks in advance.

Reply 1

Ultimate_Geek

If you go into the infoHub, they'll help search for jobs for you :smile:

. They're very helpful like that.

University of Aberdeen

Reply 2

69Crazyfists

Original post by elitepower

As a heavily student populated city with lots of bars, pubs, clubs etc, there's always part-time work popping up.
People graduate and move on, and when they do, they need new students to take their place.

Reply 3

elitepower

Original post by Ultimate_Geek

If you go into the infoHub, they'll help search for jobs for you :smile:

. They're very helpful like that.

Original post by 69Crazyfists

Thanks for the replies guys!

So do you think I will be able to find one pretty soon? Is there much competition between students for jobs? What happens during holidays?

Reply 4

Ultimate_Geek

Original post by elitepower

Thanks for the replies guys!

So do you think I will be able to find one pretty soon? Is there much competition between students for jobs? What happens during holidays?

Yeah, I reckon you should be able to if you're a bit persistent. A club called The Pearl Lounge is advertising for staff atm.
For holidays, it depends what type of job you have. If you just have a normal one, they'd probably expect you to work holidays unless you can get transferred to a branch back home.

Reply 5

elitepower

Original post by Ultimate_Geek

How many hours a week would you recommend?

Reply 6

Ultimate_Geek

Original post by elitepower

How many hours a week would you recommend?

Definitely no more than 15! I'd aim for about 8-10.

Reply 7

elitepower

Original post by Ultimate_Geek

Definitely no more than 15! I'd aim for about 8-10.

Thanks for all your help. I don't suppose you could recommend any businesses that recruit a lot of students?

Reply 8

Ultimate_Geek

Original post by elitepower

Thanks for all your help. I don't suppose you could recommend any businesses that recruit a lot of students?

Just aim for cafes, pubs, restaurants and clubs.

Reply 9

Kdonohoe

Since coming to uni I've worked for an event stewarding company called SecuriGroup, It's pretty good, I get to work at football matches and events, then during summer there is alot more work that comes up.