finding a part time job. this presentation aims to highlight.... the potential benefits of working...

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 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?

www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/volunteering

Quick Facts on part-time work

National minimum wage

Currently £6.19 per hour for over 21s, £4.98 for 18-21

From 1st October £6.31 per hour for over 21s £5.03

www.gov.uk

Quick Facts on part-time work

National InsuranceAny 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 17th & 25th 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, retail2.Social care, including Childcare3.Hotel, hospitality and domestic4.Administration, management and clerical5.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 legworkwww.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage

Log in

Log in to www.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage

Log in with your Myed/EASE password

Using our website to look for work

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 Buildings Central

Weir Building 3rd Floor, Main Library

0131 650 5773 0131 650 4670