Careers Part-time Work Abi Sharma Careers Adviser

Careers What are your questions? What do you want to get out of today?

Careers Why do it? You can Earn extra money Get experience for your CV Improve your English Gain cross cultural understanding Gain friends and useful contacts

Careers Types of part-time work On-campus - within departments - Student Ambassadors - Exam invigilators - Students Union roles - events workers Experience Works, tomorrow, pm, The Octagon

Careers Advantages “Having a job on campus (like I do), allows flexibility. I find it easy to work on days I have lectures, because I could easily change locations in minutes. Working is also a pleasure knowing that there are many familiar faces around. During breaks, one could easily spend some time with friends. Simply put, it is really convenient!” “I can trust the employer(you know, I am foreigner here!) and it is very convenient to go to work. Also transport cost and time saving.”

Careers Types of part-time work Off-campus shop work: clothes retail, hair and beauty, chemist, newsagent Hospitality Translation market research language teaching local council jobs tourist attractions health services film work publicity work

Careers Off-campus you can: - learn more about London - meet people from outside of QM - gain a business understanding of UK work - have a change of scene

Careers Applying for Jobs 1) Find the vacancy: do you meet the requirements/do you have any experience in the area/can you prove you are interested in the area/is it easy to get to?

Careers Applying for Jobs 1)Look for ads where you can send your CV to the company directly Warning: only 3% of jobs gained from posting your CV online! 2) Send a CV and covering letter to the person specified in the advert OR download an online application form from their website

Careers Other ways of finding jobs Take your CV to local shops / central London shops Find the shops on Choose tube / postcode

Careers CVs Personal Details Education Work Experience Interests/Achievements References Your Name 123 Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS Education (2009-) BSc Management, Queen Mary University ( ) High School (Country) Grades IB / A level equivalent Work Experience ( ) Sales Assistant, Technologist Expert Providing good customer service by answering enquiries, listening, prompt service and tailoring information to customer needs. Stocktaking & maintaining the shop floor Managing a team of three people: timetabling lunchhours, supervising new staff, training for new staff, signing in/out at the end of the day. Interests Music: part of local youth orchestra for four years, with weekly rehearsals and a summer tour References: Name & Address & Name, address &

Careers Cover Letters Beginning This identifies who you are, what you are applying for, and how you heard about it. Middle To explain your skills and experience relevant to the job To explain why you want to work for them End Briefly states your availability for interview. Sign off the letter: Yours sincerely if you addressed to a particular name, or Yours faithfully if you used a job title/Sir/Madam.

Careers Application Forms “Why have you applied for this role?” - why you want to do the job? - examples of how you possess the skills and experience they require - why do you want to work for them?

Careers How many hours can you do? If you want it just to go well with your study keep changing until you find the one which fits in your schedule perfectly. Don’t lose class just to make up the part time work Things to think about

Careers How will you organise your time? “The only advice that I can offer to my fellow international students is that, they should prioritize their time effectively - i.e. make sure that their main focus is on their studies”

Careers Is it legal? For full details of what you can do:

Careers Other info! Handout for employers NI Numbers You can start work without one but you must have applied! For more: or to book NI interview

Careers What if I can’t get a job On-campus unpaid opportunities

Careers Come and see us! WG3, Queens Building CV Clinics & 2.15 Book for drop-in Opening hours pm and pm