Reply 1
The perks of Canterbury being very much a student town is that jobs are very seasonal. There's a lot of employment turnover as businesses gain/lose staff based on term dates. That doesn't mean it's easy but there's a lot of part time jobs going. Bars & hospitality, supermarkets, high street shops, the usual 
Reply 2
AllanK9
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Original post by Champagne Supernova
The perks of Canterbury being very much a student town is that jobs are very seasonal. There's a lot of employment turnover as businesses gain/lose staff based on term dates. That doesn't mean it's easy but there's a lot of part time jobs going. Bars & hospitality, supermarkets, high street shops, the usual
Hello Champagne！
Thanks for ur information！
Are you doing the part-time job？It is mainly near the campus or at the town centre？
Reply 3
Original post by AllanK9
Hello Champagne！
Thanks for ur information！
Are you doing the part-time job？It is mainly near the campus or at the town centre？
Thanks for ur information！
Are you doing the part-time job？It is mainly near the campus or at the town centre？
Champagne left Kent a few years ago I believe, but from my own research I believe the university helps, with the union having a service called jobshop to help find part time work. I would also guess there are a fair number of jobs available on campus especially with them opening their own take away franchises and then you can expect the normal kind of part time jobs in the city centre.
Reply 4
AllanK9
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Original post by Penguinfarts
Champagne left Kent a few years ago I believe, but from my own research I believe the university helps, with the union having a service called jobshop to help find part time work. I would also guess there are a fair number of jobs available on campus especially with them opening their own take away franchises and then you can expect the normal kind of part time jobs in the city centre.
hello penguin！
It will be really good if the university helps. I really need a part time job to support my living cost. Hope I can handle my studies .
Reply 5
Yes its easy to find part time work...their not looking for geniuses, just someone who fits their brand image! A lot of companies don't even ask for CV's anymore (E.g. Sainsbury's)
Reply 6
Original post by AllanK9
Hello Champagne！
Thanks for ur information！
Are you doing the part-time job？It is mainly near the campus or at the town centre？
Thanks for ur information！
Are you doing the part-time job？It is mainly near the campus or at the town centre？
I graduated some time ago now, but I did have a job whilst there. Campus based ones are in higher demand purely because of easy access etc. The town centre would probably be your main focus though. As penguinfarts above says, there is a jobshop service run by the university but this was very hit and miss in my experience. You'd be better off looking for job adverts directly on the company websites.
Reply 7
AllanK9
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Original post by Champagne Supernova
I graduated some time ago now, but I did have a job whilst there. Campus based ones are in higher demand purely because of easy access etc. The town centre would probably be your main focus though. As penguinfarts above says, there is a jobshop service run by the university but this was very hit and miss in my experience. You'd be better off looking for job adverts directly on the company websites.
Campus provides part time job for us？Is it convenient to do part time job in town ？
Reply 8
Original post by AllanK9
Campus provides part time job for us？Is it convenient to do part time job in town ？
No, you will need to look for yourself. The university runs a 'jobshop' to help you but it does not provide you with one.
Yeah, it would be fine. Canterbury is very accessible.
Reply 9
AllanK9
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Original post by Champagne Supernova
No, you will need to look for yourself. The university runs a 'jobshop' to help you but it does not provide you with one.
Yeah, it would be fine. Canterbury is very accessible.
Yeah, it would be fine. Canterbury is very accessible.
how long does it take from the campus to town centre？
Reply 10
Original post by AllanK9
how long does it take from the campus to town centre？
About ten, fifteen minutes on the bus.
Reply 11
AllanK9
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Original post by Champagne Supernova
About ten, fifteen minutes on the bus.
ok thanks for ur help ：）
Reply 12
Does having a part-time job on campus get in the way of socialising in a significant way? I definitely want to get some extra money but I'd be a little hesitant if it meant I got no time to hang out with anyone or do anything
Reply 13
Original post by DougCivilisation
Does having a part-time job on campus get in the way of socialising in a significant way? I definitely want to get some extra money but I'd be a little hesitant if it meant I got no time to hang out with anyone or do anything
If anything, it meant I had another circle of friends to hang out with and helped me get to know way more people. If you're working somewhere like Venue where the only hours are in the evening, sure, that's going to have a larger impact than with other jobs. From my experience, a lot of first years don't seek or get that many part-time jobs in first year for whatever reason.
Reply 14
I've worked a few jobs with the University as I definitely recommend it as the hours are very flexible. Certainly apply to be a student ambassador (tour guide) as it pays well and you can choose which days you want to work. However, most on-campus jobs are advertised in February, so they can train students over the summer term, and be ready to start working during freshers week. Just make sure you've signed up to Kent Union's jobshop email alerts and keep a lookout for jobs! The University also has a free careers service where they can look over your CV 
Reply 15
Original post by Charge
It depends on you.
I can recommend you one.
I can recommend you one.
It was 7 years ago, they prob got one
(this is not a good place to recruit btw)Reply 16
Original post by Champagne Supernova
No, you will need to look for yourself. The university runs a 'jobshop' to help you but it does not provide you with one.
Yeah, it would be fine. Canterbury is very accessible.
Yeah, it would be fine. Canterbury is very accessible.
But their social media pages advertise particular jobs. That is quite deceiving in my opinion.
Reply 17
Original post by APersonCalledClara
I've worked a few jobs with the University as I definitely recommend it as the hours are very flexible. Certainly apply to be a student ambassador (tour guide) as it pays well and you can choose which days you want to work. However, most on-campus jobs are advertised in February, so they can train students over the summer term, and be ready to start working during freshers week. Just make sure you've signed up to Kent Union's jobshop email alerts and keep a lookout for jobs! The University also has a free careers service where they can look over your CV
What is the difference between student rep and student ambassador?
Reply 18
Original post by CalmCalamity
What is the difference between student rep and student ambassador?
This conversation is from the best part of a decade ago
Reply 19
Original post by CalmCalamity
What is the difference between student rep and student ambassador?
Hi @CalmCalamity ,
The main difference between student rep and student ambassador is that student reps work to serve the students while ambassadors work with prospective students on open days and applicant days.
Having been student ambassador for 4 years (and counting) and student rep for 2 years (and counting), as I hope to pursue my postgraduate studies at Kent, I would be happy to answer any questions about each of these.
This thread is largely talking about paid work so I would like to highlight that student ambassadors are paid but student reps are not.
I hope this helps to clear some things up. You can find more information about both below but I am also happy to answer any questions about them.
Student Rep: https://kentunion.co.uk/student-voice/student-reps
Student ambassador: https://www.kent.ac.uk/ambassadors
Alia
University of Kent Student Rep
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