How to Find A Part-Time Job

One of the best things about university is that the more flexible, independently-led timetable structure can allow for some students to take on part-time jobs throughout the week to earn a bit of extra cash. I've had quite a few jobs during my three years as a student - I've previously been a sales assistant at a local department store, a student ambassador for my university and a sculpture invigilator for a few London museums. Here are some of my top tips on how to find a part-time job! :smile:

The Obvious - Check Out Popular Job Sites!
A good starting point for finding part-time jobs whilst at college/university is checking out job sites such as Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor and Reed. Although their interfaces can sometimes be difficult to navigate, these sites are an excellent way to find roles near you as you can filter your search by both distance and job type. One useful tip is to also filter by date posted; jobs that were posted more recently (in the last week or so) are usually more reliable than roles that have been open for over a month and may have already been filled.

Find Out What Your University Has To Offer
Lots of universities will have designated student-based roles available throughout the year; for example, student ambassador roles which help support university outreach events, or student librarian roles which help ensure the smooth running of on-campus libraries. These roles will usually be advertised throughout campus, so keep an eye out for any flyers or posters informing you of upcoming work opportunities. You can also reach out to your university's Careers and Employability Service for further guidance and support; depending on your university, they may use their own internal job platform (such as Handshake) to advertise pre-approved part-time, placement and graduate opportunities to students.

Talk To Your Friends
Retail and hospitality jobs tend to be popular part-time jobs at university - however, they're certainly not the only ones! Talking to your friends about what they're currently doing for work can be a great way to generate ideas on what type of jobs you could be looking for. For example, one girl on my course talked about her job tutoring A-Level Maths students, which encouraged me to consider tutoring jobs I'd previously ignored. Your friends may also know about openings in their own workplaces that they may be able to recommend you for.

Walk Around Your Local High Street
Although the vast majority of job applications are online nowadays, some small high street businesses still advertise their job postings either in-store or on their exterior shop windows. Have a walk around your local high street/town and see if you can spot any listings; if you're feeling confident, feel free to approach staff directly and ask if they know of any upcoming hiring opportunities.

I hope this was helpful, and best of luck to anyone currently looking for part-time work!
Eve (Kingston Rep).

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