Why does UCAS need to know my employment details?

Just as the title of this thread says, I was wondering why UCAS needs to know my employment details?

I havent had a job before, but I actually start my first ever job at M&S on Monday 9th Nov, so this section has now become relevant to me. I was just wondering though why UCAS would need this information?

Thanks :smile:

Reply 1

SophieWofy

Maybe it's to see if you're a 'committed' person - if you've been in a job for a year, they'll know you're the sort of person to stick at things. I'm not really sure, but I put both mine in, my old one I've finished now that I had for a year and the new one I'm starting at Morrisons. Maybe you could email UCAS and ask, if that's possible to do.

Reply 2

mxcs

It's particularly important if your job relates to your chosen subject, also it shows maturity and responsibility.

For example if you were planning on doing a degree in Fashion Retail, it would be a huge plus point to have evidence on your form that you've been working in your local clothing boutique.

Reply 3

xmarilynx

Because not every applicant is still in school, and universities like to know what mature applicants have been doing in previous years. Also, even for those still in school, work relevant to their application (for example, I worked in France and am applying for a French degree) or the skills gained from work may be beneficial to their application.

Reply 4

xmarilynx

Dr. Jan Itor

Just shows you're not lazy and can commit etc.

If I were you, I would lie and say you've had at least one previous job before your current one.

I wouldn't advise this: unis do sometimes check!

Reply 5

skipp

Well if you had say 5 different jobs in as many months it would give the university the impression that you couldn't handle responsibility and quit things easily, but as other posts point out usually it's a positive thing in that by having a job shows that you are able to take responsibility and you do something important outside of studying. If you've already sent your form off it won't matter too much if your job isn't on there, but if you're still completing it then add it in...just another plus point for your application :smile:

Reply 6

electriic_ink

Because they like to know whether or not your 100% focused on your studies. If you have a job, you're clearly not.

Reply 7

skipp

electriic_ink

Because they like to know whether or not your 100% focused on your studies. If you have a job, you're clearly not.

Actually universities prefer if you have sensible outside interests and still manage to perform well at school, having a commitment to a sport, a job, an instrument or something like a youth group or cadet force can really work in your favour :yes: