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