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  your rights at work and what you can expect to be paid  the success stories – hear from Edinburgh University students

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 the Edinburgh AwardEdinburgh Award

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

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

No work experience yet?

Quick Facts on part-time work National minimum wage  Currently £6.19 per hour for over 21s, £4.98 for  From 1 st October £6.31 per hour for over 21s £5.03 

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 17 th & 25 th September, 3rd floor Main Library Building

Quick Facts  Holiday pay  Payslip detailing any deductions  Contract of employment  Rest breaks

Top 5 Sectors 1.Buying, selling, retail 2.Social care, including Childcare 3.Hotel, hospitality and domestic 4.Administration, management and clerical 5.Other, not specified………..

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

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

Top SAGE Tips  Check daily  Check around lunchtime  Register your interest  Last seven days

Visit SAGE: we do the legwork

Log in  Log in to  Log in with your Myed/EASE password

Using our website to look for workwebsite

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.

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’

Mythbusting

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

Hear from our students

Where to find the Careers Service King’s BuildingsCentral Weir Building 3 rd Floor, Main Library