How to find a job in uni?

You may want to be more specific with what you are applying for as you have not specified. It may also help if you apply on campus as they may be more accommodating to people who have not had experience prior.
Also, if your university offers any CV aid, take it up as that will be very helpful and it is often free.
Depending on where you are applying for too, look at the JD and don’t make applications as a one size fits all kind of thing like I initially thought. When I started tailoring my sup info (basically a cover letter) with my CV to the job at hand, that’s when I started getting interviews (albeit I had already graduated by this point).

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!

Have you looked on the Uni's own website - SU jobs or the main staff-jobs website?

Hey!
First of all, massive credit to you for how much effort you’ve already put into the job hunt — applying daily, reaching out with your CV, and even going around the city in person shows real dedication. It’s super frustrating when you’re doing everything right and still not hearing back much, especially when you’ve got solid experience and are juggling uni on top of it all.
As a student ambassador, I’ve seen a lot of students go through the same thing, and sometimes the usual routes like Indeed just don’t work out the way we hope. One thing I’d really recommend is checking in with your university’s careers service if you haven’t already. They often advertise part-time roles that are internal or only open to students — things like admin work, library help, café work on campus, and student ambassador jobs. These roles tend to be more flexible and understanding of your uni schedule too.
Also, networking can honestly make a big difference, even if it sounds a bit intimidating at first. Try attending any careers fairs, employer talks, or networking events your uni puts on. You might not walk away with a job on the spot, but it puts you on people’s radar. You get the chance to introduce yourself, talk about your experience, and let people know you’re actively looking for part-time work. Sometimes opportunities come up just through casual chats — a few of my friends have landed roles that way, just by speaking to someone at an event and following up later.
And don’t underestimate the power of letting your lecturers, tutors, or even student society contacts know you’re looking for work. Word of mouth can go a long way, especially if there are opportunities going that aren’t advertised publicly.
Lastly, while hospitality and admin roles are great, you could also consider things like online tutoring, virtual assistant work, freelance gigs, or even student note-taking jobs — some of these offer flexibility and are good ways to keep some income coming in while you keep applying elsewhere.
You’re clearly doing all the right things, and sometimes it’s just about being in the right place at the right time. Don’t give up, you’ve got experience, motivation, and the right mindset. Something will come through soon. Sending good luck your way!

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!

Hello, I would really appreciate some advice on how to find a part-time job while in university.
I've been applying to job postings on Indeed nearly every day, I've e-mailed places with my CV and even gone out around the city to hand out physical copies. I've had multiple people review my CV to make it as good as possible, and it highlights my two years of hospitality and customer service experience, as well as some administrative experience.
I was determined to have a part-time job at uni as my maintenance loan doesn't even cover my rent, so I started applying online in August, a month before even moving to university. Despite this, I've had barely any luck, with only two interviews and still no job.
If someone has managed to find a job, I would like to ask: How did you go about it? And is there anything else you'd recommend doing to make the job hunt a bit easier?
Thank you for any advice!