{"id":330,"date":"2022-06-02T16:28:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T15:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/articles.acdev.co.uk\/articles\/?p=330"},"modified":"2024-05-23T11:41:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T10:41:12","slug":"students-how-to-find-part-time-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agencycentral.co.uk\/articles\/students-how-to-find-part-time-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Students: How to Find Part-Time Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Budgeting as a student isn\u2019t easy. The cost of rent, bills and food quickly stack up – and that\u2019s before we even think about socialising!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While a student loan might be able to take the brunt of the expense, this only goes so far and university-goers are increasingly looking for part-time work to ease the financial strain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We take a look at how students can find part-time work and what industries might offer the best opportunities for flexible employment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should you get a job while at university? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the rising cost of living, and maintenance loans falling in value<\/strong>, many students will struggle to make ends meet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a Natwest survey,\u00a043% of students run out of money<\/a>\u00a0before the end of the semester, while a third of students decide to\u00a0dip into their overdraft<\/strong>\u00a0to cover bills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can lead to students looking for part-time work, with between a third and two thirds (depending on the report) now in some form of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The benefits of having a part-time job as a student<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the need to top-up the bank account might be seen as the primary reason for landing a job, there are multiple benefits to working while at university.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These include making new friends, networking and boosting your CV.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The biggest benefits will be reaped from bagging work within your subject area. Of course, this is easier said than done, but it could give you a massive advantage once you graduate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of what the work is, you can guarantee that the reward will be more than just financial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many hours a week should a student work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While there\u2019s no limit to the number of hours that you can work while at university, it\u2019s difficult to ignore the impact that this could have on your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oxbridge students are generally discouraged from taking on a part-time job, but for everyone else, it\u2019s recommended not to exceed 10-15 hours per week<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite this, it\u2019s not uncommon for students to work more, with some happily taking on more than 20 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

International students with a student visa are limited to 10-20 hours per week<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to find part-time student jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no one right way to find a job and students have a range of options available to help them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever avenue you take, make sure you optimise your CV for employers. Even though it might look a little light at this stage of your career, there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ll be asked to present one – so be prepared! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use job boards to find part-time vacancies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When looking for a part-time job, you\u2019ll almost certainly find yourself scrolling through online job boards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where you can search and apply for vacancies<\/strong> that employers are looking to fill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the mainstream job boards cover all industries and levels of role, students might be best served by industry or demographic-specific offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several job boards designed specifically for students<\/strong> and these might provide the best opportunities for finding suitable work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get access to student jobs with recruitment agencies <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Want to take the time and effort out of finding work? Then a recruitment agency might just be the answer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t used a recruitment agency before (and you\u2019re wondering what they are), they are services that help employers find staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are around 40,000 recruitment agencies in the UK and they essentially act as an intermediary between a business and a job seeker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“According to a Natwest survey, 43% of students run out of money before the end of the semester, while a third of students decide to dip into their overdraft to cover bills.”<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By registering with an agency, students can be put forward for relevant jobs<\/strong> that they wouldn\u2019t otherwise have access to. They may also receive CV and interview guidance to optimise their chances of getting hired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are recruitment agencies that specialise in different industries and locations, so it can pay to look around and find the right agency<\/a> for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extend your job search with social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The likes of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have changed how people find jobs<\/strong> – something students can use to their advantage when looking for part-time work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94% of companies use social media<\/strong> to advertise vacancies and around half of candidates use it in their job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using social media, students can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n