Conquer the world and get out in the open
Sitting at home while on a university break is not going to help you conquer the world when you finish your studies. Instead of wasting this time, should you try to find some part time jobs or try some volunteering?
Why find part time jobs or volunteer?
It’s important to build your CV and develop your skills in your downtime. This will make you more desirable to employers as it will show you have been willing throughout your studies to try.
How do I begin looking for a Student Job?
Firstly, start with writing a CV, check out our latest blog. Secondly, update your LinkedIn profile. Ensure you are letting people know that you are looking for part time jobs while you are on a break to build experience.
Things to look for when searching for part time jobs:
Paid Summer Internship
These are often difficult to get but if you are successful in applying for one it can provide you with invaluable work experience. Focus on companies you would love to work for after university. look on their websites and ask your careers team with the university. Applications do close fairly early for these positions so ensure you’re getting in early enough. If you can’t find any online or through the careers team contact company’s direct and ask the question.
Retail work.
If your able to find a job within the retail sector you will not only earn money and build first hand experience you could also get the option to keep the role with different hours when you return to studying. Look for stores that interest you, food shops or clothing brands could be a good choice due to staff discounts that could help you with the cost of living.
Work abroad.
If you’re keen to travel but feel you want to earn as you go take a look for a role abroad. Things like becoming an au pair for a family or teaching a foreign language to becoming a holiday rep. All these types of roles will give you great skills to use within university and future workplaces.
Restaurant, café or bar work – part time jobs
Hospitality jobs can be great during the summer. This is when these facilities are at their busiest. Small establishments within your area might pop an advert in their window so keep an eye out locally or drop your cv in and ask the managers.
Festivals and events
If your keen to go to events and festivals this summer but your short on cash. This is a great way to still attend. These types of things need stewards to ensure the publics safety which is normally ran by an outsourced company. If you could find this type of work you would personally benefit by going to the event or festival for free and being paid to go.
Sometimes they will want volunteers so no payments but you get to go to the event/festival for free for litter picking, giving out the wrist bands and selling programmes. Voluntary work still looks great on a cv so make sure you capture this and all the skills you used.
Summer Temp work/part time jobs
Check out your local temp agency they will be able to place you in work. As long as your flexible you should be able to get some great experiences.
Work for your university
Ask your university for roles over the summer. Things like accommodation, admin and events. Holiday cover for existing staff members. Chat to your careers team or student services for more information. If your lucky you could also keep this job while studying.
Private Tutor
Tutoring can be well paid and looks great on a CV. It shows you’re knowledgeable on your subject and skilled at explaining complex information in an accessible way. Make sure you do your research on the best way to advertise and become a tutor.
Admin work within an office
Check out local offices for work, they may need an office junior for the summer or a receptionist. If it’s worth doing it’s worth asking. So many graduate roles are office based so this type of temp role can really help you get a step ahead.
Cleaner
If you can clean to a high standard and enjoy it take a look at local cleaning firms, ask at schools, colleges, universities, hotels & B&Bs are all good options to get some experience and some cash.
Ask your university for part time jobs
They may have temp roles doing things with accommodation, admin, and events hosting. They may even need holiday cover for existing staff. You may even be able to stay in the role and work around your studies.
Extracurricular Student Activities
Participating in extra-curricular activities will give you skills to show future employers that you can put effort in to things you’re passionate about. The precise skills and achievements you can gain will vary according to the role you take on. Check out this blog for more information.
Building your cv through university can really help when you are looking for your career. It will give you so much more experience and work knowledge to discuss with future employers. For more information do check out our other blogs linked within this blog to get the most from our expertise.
Once you have sorted a role consider getting your driving licence before going back to university. We are finding so many more employers are requiring a driving licence as part of the job specification. Check out our blog regarding driving.
If you would like any help or support to conquer the world and find a Graduate role, then please do contact us and check out our LinkedIn for up to date job posts.
