Finding a job

ak00007

Any advice for a first year student on finding a part-time job?

Reply 1

MindMax2000

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by ak00007

Any advice for a first year student on finding a part-time job?

Probably the same advice I would give to college students:

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Be as available as you can

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Network like crazy

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Tailor your CV - most of your education would be irrelevant

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Include industry recognised and industry specific qualifications where relevant - especially if cheap, easy to do, and can be obtained over a few days

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Apply to temp agencies

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Be open to manual labour

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Go for small and medium companies and apply speculatively - ideally get word from your network before handing in your CV

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Don't necessarily go for highly regulated industries unless they're closely related to what you're studying/want to do later in life

I would also look into internships and insight days should you wish to work at large corporate companies upon graduation. As you are in your first year, you are in the prime time to apply for these opportunities, and the competition would be fierce.

Reply 2

Emma:-)

Entertainment Forum Helper, Careers Forum Helper

Original post by ak00007

Any advice for a first year student on finding a part-time job?

Look on indeed.com
Look on companies own websites (as some places such as tesco, mcdonalds etc etc have the vacancies on the careers section of their website and require you to apply online).
For smaller places, look in shop windows.

Reply 3

TMT ConnectGrads

Original post by ak00007

Any advice for a first year student on finding a part-time job?

You could consider internship to experience first hand your desired career. There are paid internships, but if you need more of a part time job, I would advise leveraging LinkedIn a lot more. Attend professional networking events to meet industry experts who tend to look for fresh talent. You can consider participating in voluntary roles pending when you get a job. This will help you prepare the skills you need for relevant jobs.

Reply 4

Kingston Reps

Official Rep

Original post by ak00007

Any advice for a first year student on finding a part-time job?

Aside from online platforms like Handshake, Indeed and Linkedin, some of my friends simply print out their CVs and go around the shops in town asking for possible part-time jobs! Some retailers have QR codes you can scan at their shop window for you to apply online as well. I personally found a part time job through friends who were already working part-time in retail. Hope this helps! 🙂

Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

(edited 1 year ago)