Shops, bars, restaurants and hotels
Most students find part time work very easily. The easiest jobs to find are in shops, restaurants, bars and hotels. These kind of jobs usually offer flexible hours and pay of approximately £5 per hour. The simplest way to find these types of jobs is to go on foot and speak to the manager in person. You may be asked to leave your CV or fill out an application form and subsequently attend an interview.
Office work and skilled jobs
If you wish to find a job in an office or using some special skill you have then this may take a little longer but is likely to pay better. These kind of jobs might require a different more formal approach. In many cases it is advisable to apply in writing.
Recruitment agencies
Although not the best source of part time jobs, London has hundreds of recruitment agencies. All are free of charge for the potential employee. Recruitment agencies usually have many contacts so you may be offered a number of opportunities. Usually you have to submit your CV and fill out an application form. Many agencies will also want to have a personal interview and in some cases test your computer skills. It's important to select an agency according to the type of work you are looking for. Some agencies offer all types of jobs, others specialise in certain fields such as technical jobs or offer only full time work.
Newspapers
London has many newspapers, which advertise vacancies every day. The following
newspapers are the most common sources of part-time job advertisements:
- Loot
published 6 times a week. Tues is the best day for jobs.
- Evening Standard
published Mon-Fri. Mon is the best day for jobs
- Metro
free newspaper issued at train stations. Thurs is the best day for jobs
- Local and regional newspapers
Internet
Job Centres
The Job Centre is the government run employment service. They are located all over London, but the address below might be the most convenient for you.
Job Centre Plus
1-3, Denmark St,
WC2H 8LP
Tel: 0207 853 3200
Other sources of jobs
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Walking tour
spot 'in the window' adverts, speak to people and make an impression, check out the organisation and its location.
- Recruitment fairs
look out for the dates in newspapers and on the internet Networking
ask friends and other contacts. Teletext
on most television sets
- LTC College notice board
How to write a CVIt's important to remember that your CV may need to be written in a different style to the standard expected in your own country. You should also write the CV according to the type of job being applied for. For example, if you are applying for a job in a shop emphasise any customer service skills you have.1-2 pages is standard unless you have a lot of specific experience such as technical qualifications in which case you may need 3 or more pages.
Remember that a CV is a sales brochure advertising your education, skills and experience. You must capture the attention of the employer. Think about what the employer will want to read and make it stand out.
Don't be afraid to highlight your achievements. For further tips on applying for jobs including writing a CV and covering letter plus attending interviews please see www.prospects.ac.uk and click on 'Applications and Interviews'. National insurance number Once employed you will need to get a national insurance number. This is a legal requirement for all employees and is used for you tax and national insurance contributions by your employer.
For further information on how to apply see www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/nic/ynino.htm
Visa requirement If you are a student from a European Economic Area country you may work as many hours as you wish. However, if you are from a country outside the European Economic Area then you can only work a maximum of 20 hours per week during term time according to UK Home Office regulations. During holidays there is no limit to the number of hours you may work.
For further information see:
www.educationuk.org in the section called 'Living in the UK'. UK
www.ukcosa.org.uk/images/workduring.pdf 'Working During Your Studies' guidance notes
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