Part-Time Jobs to Finance Your Studies
With the cost of living and studying on the increase from year to year, more students than ever are turning to part-time jobs to help finance their studies. But is working while you study really a feasible option? Here is what you need to know if you are considering it.
Depending on the subject you are studying, you are likely to have more or less time on your hands. However, while a science subject might take up more room on your timetable, don't forget that if you are studying for an arts degree and only have ten hours a week scheduled teaching time, you are still required to do a lot of reading. Therefore if you are seriously thinking about getting a job, make sure you leave enough time for your studies. You will also need to be organised and as committed to your job as you are to your degree your boss will most probably not be sympathetic about those deadlines you have known about for months.
Many Universities Actually Discourage Students from Working Part-Time
Particularly ones with intensive term schedules such as Oxford and Cambridge. Of course, it is possible to look for work outside term time, but bear in mind that you will probably have academic work to do during this time as well.
The Part-Time Opportunities Available are unlikely to Enhance Your CV
If it is work experience you are looking for, most jobs you can realistically hope to get as a student will not enhance your CV very much. You can expect part-time opportunities in bars, caffs or call-centres mostly unskilled jobs and paying little above the minimum wage. However, it is not impossible to find jobs in law firms or newspapers, though these are most often internships which cover only expenses rather than offering a wage as such. On the positive side, any work is always good experience. Not only does it give you an introduction to the working world and teach you the discipline you need to work with and for others, it can be a good way of meeting new people and socialising too.
Many Student Unions Advertise Job Opportunities
Of course, there are some students who really cannot complete their studies without supplementing their income. If this is the case for you, there are things you can do to make it work for you. Many student unions advertise job opportunities, which are likely to be understanding of students' circumstances. Some opportunities may even be within the university itself, in the student bar, shop or library. There are also websites and recruitment agencies which specialise in finding jobs for students.
Make Sure You Have an Excellent Work Ethic
Once you have found a suitable position, always make sure that you have an excellent work ethic. This means turning up on time and giving notice if you need to take time ofthing an employer wants is an employee who lets their social life and hangovers get in the way of work avoid this at all costs. The key is to be organised and realistic about what you can achieve.
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