Part-Time Jobs in the UK

It is one of the important aspects for international students who are moving to UK for the higher studies. While studying in the UK they need to find part-time jobs to manage their expenses. To get a job according to your skills you need to make an effective CV. Here I would like to share some tips to make your CV stand out from the crowd:

The start of your CV should be strong as you can mention your accomplishments at the start will impress the employer.

It will be beneficial for you if you focus on the accomplishments you achieved at the previous organization instead of responsibilities.

Try to customize your CV according to job responsibility as the employer will select the candidate who has the better understanding of the job role.

Do not forget to highlight the growth and recent changes in your job responsibilities at your previous job.

Some rules you need to follow to make a perfect UK CV:

• It should be CV not Resume as CV is commonly used in the UK.
• It should be in the British English language.
• CV should not be more than two pages.
• A photo is not required in the UK CV.
• For personal information try to put only your contact information.

There are some popular job Boards on which you should register yourself:

• Indeed
• Glassdoor
• Totaljobs
• Reed
• Monster
• UK staff search

Some common part-time jobs available in the UK

Retail Assistant:

In this job, students can help the customers find the products and also guide them about the products in the retail outlets.

Receptionist:

This job is very helpful for the students as this will include greeting guests and answering telephone calls by doing this students can learn the British accent and culture.

Event Planner:

This job is for students who have good organizational and communication skills, as they need to plan and organize events such as weddings, birthday parties, and business conferences.

Baby sitter:

In this job, students need to take care of the kids of the working parents in their absence.

Dog walker:

This is a great job for students who love animals. As a dog walker, you need to take pets on walks and make sure to keep the area clean.

Library assistant:

In libraries, students can apply for the library assistant which includes helping people find books, and keeping records of issuing and returning books.

In the below chart you can get a clear idea about the wages for the different age groups: