Advice on part-time jobs

Balancing study and part-time work

Juggling undergraduate study with a part-time job isn't easy, so how do you set about getting the right balance between your work, academic and social commitments?

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Full-time student, part-time worker? Know your employment rights

From wages and tax to work permits and visas, we explain the employment rights and paperwork that will make your part-time job a beneficial and hassle-free experience.

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Your university Job Shop

There are over 100 job shops or job zones in universities across the country, usually found in or near your careers service or students' union. They can put you in touch with local temporary jobs and help you get a part-time job that will fit in with your studies.

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CVs and covering letters for part-time jobs

Making your student CV shine and adding a great covering letter will help you get your ideal part-time job while you're an undergraduate. Find quick tips to make sure your application fits the bill.

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Interviews for part-time jobs

You need to know how to impress in interviews, whether you're applying for work experience, a part-time job or your first graduate job. Advice to help you prepare, make the best first impression and answer interview questions with confidence.

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Top tips for temping

If you're planning to do temp jobs this vacation, take a look at our tips to make sure you get the most out of your experience. Approached in the right way, temping provides students with good CV fodder and can improve your graduate career prospects, too.

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Ways for students to make quick cash

Ideas to help you earn money quickly while you're a student, whether it's to pay for a night out or save for a holiday, gap year or accommodation deposit, and improve your graduate career prospects at the same time.

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Five graduate CV-friendly skills you can gain through pub work

Your part-time student job pulling pints in a pub might not seem something to shout about, but employers are looking for graduates with the skills you've gained. Just make sure you show them off on your CV.

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Five CV-friendly skills you can gain through temping

Graduate recruiters are always on the lookout for new recruits with office experience. But that's not all you will have gained from office temporary work. Find out the skills you're likely to have learned in the office and why graduate recruiters value them.

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Five CV-friendly skills you can gain through retail work

Working in a shop can give you some great skills that will be highly transferable to a graduate job. Make sure you show future employers that you know what they want and that you can offer it.

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Five CV-friendly skills you can gain through a job in telesales

Work in telesales may have a bad reputation but it can help you build up useful skills that can help you get ahead when you graduate. Here's how to show them off.

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