How to find a part-time job in the UK

Hey guys, welcome to today's blog. I will talk about finding a part-time job in the UK.

The blog has all the information you need, including basics and regulations on and off-campus jobs, job hunting, salaries and compensations, and tips and tricks.

1. Basics and regulations

To start with, all international students studying at a degree level and above are allowed to work part-time 20 hours a week during term time and 40 hours during vacations.

You need a national insurance number to commence working in the UK, so make sure you apply for one as soon as you settle down.

Do note that self-employment is not permitted, such as any freelance or consultancy work. When you are on a student visa, make sure your CV is customized for the job you're applying for; some students make a generic CV and send it to all employers.

To stand out, you'll have to ensure that you mention your motives for going part-time in your statement, what transferable skills you bring, and the details of any internships or volunteering experience you may have.

2. Off-campus or on-campus jobs?

That doesn't make a difference as long as you can commute to your  workplace with ease; however the added advantage of on-campus jobs is the

• Ability to manage your studies and work efficiently.

• Also, on-campus jobs give you the perfect practice for a real-world job.

• On-campus jobs include working in the university library canteen or cafe, international student desk, or the student union.

Off-campus jobs include

• Working at restaurant

• Takeaway cafe

• Warehouse

• A retail store

• Call center or

• A gas station   

By going off-campus, students can pick from several job options, and in most college towns in the UK, different businesses are interested in hiring students.

3. Job hunting

There are two basic ways of finding a part-time job in the UK, online or offline; let us talk about online first  gunfree.com is the way to start looking for jobs online; the website lists over 5000 plus part-time jobs at any given time over the country.

You can also try studentjob.co.uk, indeed, or LinkedIn next up to apply on job portals for various cafe and restaurant chains and supermarkets  ASDA, TESCO SAINSBURY'S, ALDI, and LIDL are the few supermarkets that hire students.

If you want to work in a restaurant or a cafe, apply at McDonald's, pizza hut,  domino's, costa coffee, Starbucks, Nando's, and KFC.

Talking about offline job hunting, the best bet is to look for vacancies on shop windows and drop your CV. Some supermarkets and big stores also have CV dropboxes on their premises to submit your resumes.

Apart from that, you can also connect with the international student support office at the university. They sometimes have vacancies for international students; the university's university's student union also lists available vacancies in the city on a display board at the premises.

4. Compensation and Salaries

Before we start, it's essential to know that you need around 800 to 1000 pounds a month for your living expenses. This amount goes northwards if you l; on in London on average international students in the UK earn anywhere between six to nine pounds per hour which is enough to cover much of your living expenses.

Most employees are also happy to offer full-time ships of 40 hours per week during vacations  120 to 180 pounds per week is the figure we're looking at some of the jobs such as health services, social work, accounting, finance, sales, and marketing may pay up to 10 to 11 pounds per hour as well.

A few unspoken advantages of working part-time working in a restaurant or cafe may come with free meals or a pizza, saving you money; if you're working in a supermarket, you may receive discounts on groceries, which again will save you a lot of money.

Now let us talk about a few tips and tricks to make the job-hunting process easier for you.

• UK employees value internships and volunteering experience, so if you plan to study in the UK, I would highly advise you to get some experience now.

• While job hunting, your best bet is to go on a city tour with printed series and drop a resume wherever you feel it may help. The added advantage is you'll get to know your new home a little better and work up an appetite.

• London is one of the favorite cities for all students; if you're not too particular about universities located in London,, I would highly recommend looking at universities located in medium or small cities in the UK.

Why high transportation costs and rents can break your bank plan ahead if you want to study in London only.

• Try connecting with recruitment agencies too; they're like matchmaking agencies, but for jobs, so they might not be able to find your love, but they can help you with the job.

I hope this blog allowed you a deeper understanding of the process of finding a part-time job in the UK. Do remember the key is to be patient and keep applying. It may take a few weeks or a month, but if you have a brilliant CV, the right skills, and most importantly, the will to succeed, you'll end up earning a living for yourselves.

Thank you for reading, and I'll see you in the next one.