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Finding a part time job

Finding a part time job. This presentation aims to highlight. the potential benefits of working part-time while studying what employers are looking for what type of employers recruit students in Edinburgh where part time jobs are advertised how to make the most of our website

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Finding a part time job

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  1. Finding a part time job

  2. This presentation aims to highlight.... • the potential benefits of working part-time while studying • what employers are looking for • what type of employers recruit students in Edinburgh • where part time jobs are advertised • how to make the most of our website • your rights at work and what you can expect to be paid • the success stories – hear from Edinburgh University students

  3. Why work part-time? • Earn £ - we recommend a max of 15 hours per week • Meet people – develop your network • Improve your CV – evidence of skills gained • Possibly get recognition from the University by participating in theEdinburgh Award

  4. What do employers want to know? Do you want the job? Can you do the job? Do you want to work with us? WANT-CAN-FIT This is more important than what degree subject you study or your grades

  5. What do employers expect from you? • Well presented • Ability to work in a team • Communication skills • Organisational skills • Initiative/independence • Reliability • Commitment • Flexibility • Enthusiasm • Good time management

  6. No work experience yet? www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/volunteering

  7. Quick Facts on part-time work National minimum wage • Currently £6.19 per hour for over 21s, £4.98 for 18-21 • From 1st October £6.31 per hour for over 21s £5.03 • www.gov.uk

  8. Quick Facts on part-time work National Insurance • Any UK worker 16 and over is issued with a NI number • International students - if you don’t have one you need to get one • Careers Service National Insurance days 17th & 25th September, 3rd floor Main Library Building

  9. Quick Facts • Holiday pay • Payslip detailing any deductions • Contract of employment • Rest breaks

  10. Top 5 Sectors • Buying, selling, retail • Social care, including Childcare • Hotel, hospitality and domestic • Administration, management and clerical • Other, not specified………..

  11. Some numbers • Advertised over 11,504 vacancies last academic year • 2391 were part time • 1571 were internships and vacation • 7826 graduate • 166 national voluntary

  12. Who is hiring? The University EUSA Charities Edinburgh First Staffing agencies Other students From corporates to the corner shop

  13. Top SAGE Tips • Check daily • Check around lunchtime • Register your interest • Last seven days

  14. Visit SAGE: we do the legworkwww.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage

  15. Log in • Log in to www.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage • Log in with your Myed/EASE password

  16. Using our website to look for work

  17. Other ways to find part time work • Departmental noticeboards • Newspapers, e.g. Edinburgh Evening News • Social media – follow the Careers Service • Employers on campus • Employer websites, e.g. • Other job search websites, e.g.

  18. Staying safe and spotting scams….what to do if things go wrong • Contact us • Visit the Advice Place • Read our guide ‘Staying safe and spotting scams’

  19. Mythbusting The Careers Service will find me a job, right? Getting a job is impossible! • Employers don’t want to hire students. I’ve been told you have to pay for a NI number. Getting a job is easy. Employers must want to hire me because I’m studying at the University.

  20. To do list: • Eligibility to work • NI number • SAGE (and other places!) • CV • Talks and events • Remember: it can take time…

  21. Hear from our students

  22. Where to find the Careers Service King’s Buildings Central Weir Building 3rd Floor, Main Library 0131 650 5773 0131 650 4670

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