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New Zealand does have a relatively small population, so it may not always be easy to find a job. However, if you meet all the job requirements, you should have a decent chance of finding a part-time opportunity.
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Benefits of Part Time Employment • Money:Earn income for necessities in college life, or extras just for fun. • Valuable Experience: Employers want to hire people who have work experience, even if the experience is in a different field. • Connections: Develop your professional network. The connections you make now can help you to find opportunities in the future. • Skills: Gain work skills that employers are looking for and you’ll learn about what types of jobs are right for you. • FUN: Work can be fun and fulfilling
Types of Part Time Jobs • Work-study ~ provided through financial aid • On-campus ~ part-time student employment • Off-campus ~ many local employers depend on college students • Seasonal ~ summers and other limited times • Internships ~ paid or unpaid these are usually learning opportunities for college credit
On-campus Student Employment • Open to all students regardless of financial need • On-campus jobs are limited, so be patient and keep looking • Many are listed on myjobspace.co.nz, but some are filled by word of mouth • On-campus employment regulations generally allow you to only work up to 20 hours per week during the regular school year • Work may be available during summers and breaks but many positions are for the school year only
Off-campus Student Employment • Available to any student or community member • Need reliable transportatio • You and your employer will set limits for your working hours • You’ll be working in the different communities with a variety of people
Seasonal Employment • Seasonal Employment is work that occurs during summer break, winter break, or another time of the year, but isn’t a permanent position. • Tends to be short term and can be a great way to make good money when you are not in school. • Broaden your horizons—you can have a seasonal employment experience doing something new and exciting and possibly even in a different state or country.
Seasonal Employment • For summer jobs, attend the Summer Job Fair hosted in the spring by Recreation Parks and Leadership department each spring semester. • Need reliable transportatio • You and your employer will set limits for your working hours
Internships • Can be paid or unpaid • Generally in junior, senior or sophomore year, but you can have an internship anytime • Usually done for college credit • Ideally should allow you to obtain experience related to your major • Learning is an important part of an internship
MyJobSpace – Your fist step to find a part time jobs • All students have a myjobspace account • Go to MyJobSpace login and create your profile over there • You received an email confirming your account after you first registered • Set a new password if needed
How to find part time jobs on MyJobSpace • Log-in and Select “Job Postings” on the left side of the page • Search by position type • Click on the job title of jobs that you find interesting • Follow the application instructions CAREFULLY!!!!!
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