Advice on part-time jobs

Make your vacations an experience to remember

Don’t lose track of all those valuable skills you gain through vaction jobs, work experience placements or part-time work. Here are some practical tips to help you record the skills and experience you gain.

Summer vacation jobs: make them work for you

Having a truly memorable summer isn’t just about heading to Ayia Napa. A holiday job can improve your understanding of working life and boost your prospects when applying for graduate jobs. Find out what other students have got out of their summer.

Top tips for temping

Temporary work during your holidays is not just a way to supplement your student loan. Approached in the right way, it can improve your career prospects, too.

Balancing study and part-time work

Twenty-eight per cent of students feel that the work experience they gain while at university helps them get a full time job afterwards. But finding the right balance between study and part-time work isn't easy so how do you start?

CVs and covering letters for part-time jobs

Making your CV shine is one of the first steps in getting your ideal part-time job.

Interviews for part-time jobs

You need to know how to ‘wow’ in interviews - whether you're applying for work experience, a part-time job or your first graduate job.

The legal nitty gritty behind part-time jobs

Need to find a part-time job to fund your way through uni? Unsure of your rights? Read on…

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 offer advice in getting that all-important part-time job.

Search university jobshops - and get part-time work in your area Perfect interview preparation. Make sure you're ready for your big day

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