struggling to find a job

i turned 18 and i'll be going to uni in September.
can i still apply to part time jobs that are available and should i make it clear I can only work till September? Can't seem to find any "seasonal/summer" jobs.
This is my first time applying for jobs so i have no idea what I should do as an 18 year old looking to make money till late september?

Hey @hahaaddie
Seasonal work is certainly possible, and might not always be searchable on job sites. An industry that is always hiring in the busy summer months is hospitality. Email a few hotels near you and ask if they're recruiting for the summer for front/back of house (waiter/waitress/kitchen porter), housekeeping, etc. If you have a cv you can attach to the email and the front desk will forward it to the department managers if they're looking for work, or advise you if they have a formal application system.
Try bars, restaurants, fast food places. If things work out, and you decide to go home for the Christmas and Easter holidays then sometimes you can pick up shifts when you're home if you have an arrangement to continue working seasonally.
If you can drive and have held a driving licence for more than a year, you could look into delivery driving for supermarkets. Some apps like deliveroo don't have a minimum term for your driving licence, but you would need to add food delivery insurance onto your car insurance for example.
Finding a part time job at uni is also a good idea to supplement your income when you're there, but don't try to work full time while studying as it can be very overwhelming juggling work, rest and studies.
Best wishes,
Essex Student Rep - Hayley

Hey I meant the summer before university. Can I still apply for part-time jobs and then tell them in the interview I can only work till September or should I stick to summer jobs?