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Vacation work and gap year job Hunting / Ŷƚ ƌ ŽĚƵĐ ƚ ŝ ŽŶ During your vacations or gap year you will probably want to look for paid work either in the UK or overseas. This is also a good opportunity to gain valuable work experience perhaps as a volunteer. This booklet will give ideas of where to look for work and has a number of useful website links.
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Staff are available to answer your enquiries and resources are available for use
Jobs Boards on campus
Located outside the Resource Centre, The Snug, in the Library and SU.
CV and Application Help
Receive help putting together an CV.
Jobs+ Vacancies Board
Jobs+ Connect
BG Futures Module on Blackboard
http://bishopg.prospects.ac.uk
https://jobsconnect.bishopg.ac.uk
Search under work experience
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Centre or email us. Contact us: bgfutures@bishopg.ac.uk | 01522 583605 | Resource Centre in Hardy |
tŚĞƌ Ğ ƚ Ž ů ŽŽŬ Ĩ Žƌ ǀ ĂĐ Ă ƚ ŝ ŽŶ ǁŽƌ Ŭ Voluntary work Volunteering is a good way to gain experience. It is also a good opportunity to make links with employers in the area of work you are interested in. Volunteering factsheet - http://issuu.com/bgcareers/docs/volunteering
Work Experience As well as earning money during your holidays or gap year, it may be worth setting aside some time to gain work experience. Search for work experience opportunities and graduate/undergraduate placements
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Jobs Vacancies section of the BG Futures module on Blackboard. www.prospects.ac.uk
Search for graduate and undergraduate schemes
www.step.org.uk
Shell step is a UK wide programme offering undergraduate project based work within small to medium businesses. Paid & Voluntary)
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www.targetjobs.co.uk
Search for graduate and undergraduate schemes
http://issuu.com/bgcareers/docs/work_experience - BGfutures factsheet on work experience
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Work in the UK Local Press Check the Local Press where you want to work. Links to local newspapers:| www.wrx.zen.co.uk/britnews.htm | www.thepaperboy.com/uk/ | www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk | Jobcentre The jobcentre is a good source of vacancies, local information and initiatives. Universal Job Match has a range of vacancies throughout the country - https://jobsearch.direct.gov.uk/ Employment Agencies These are useful for short term, temporary work. Refer to the local press and Yellow Pages (www.yell.com). www.rec.uk.com has a searchable database for Lincolnshire based agencies. www.agencycentral.co.uk search for agencies and jobs by job sector. Internet search engines These jobsites ‘scan’ the internet and lists jobs advertised on various websites §
www.jobsword.co.uk
Link to websites in a variety of sectors including hospitality, teaching.
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www.fish4.co.uk
Search via location for a wide variety of jobs both in the UK and abroad
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www.studentjob.co.uk
Search via region, type of contract, area of job
Jobs Boards These websites advertise jobs, which are posted onto the site directly from employers. §
www.anyworkanywhere.com
Search for jobs, view job guides
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www.e4s.co.uk
Search by area, links to major employers i.e. Marks & Spencer’s.
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www.ethicalcareers.org
A comprehensive guide to ethical careers, job seeking, volunteering and self-employment. News, advice, profiles, resources. Plus, job vacancies.
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www.gap-year.com
Search for jobs and volunteering opportunities in UK and abroad. Also has a planning section with advice and information.
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www.prospects.ac.uk
Type volunteer or gap into the search engine to view opportunities
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www.retailchoice.com
Retail Jobs – Nationwide
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www.studentbeans.com
Jobs for students
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www.ukparttimejobs.co.uk
For part time and student jobs, links to a wide range of summer work
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www.workgateways.com
For international students wishing to work in the UK; also has Info on a variety of job sectors, some info on short term work
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www.barracudas.co.uk
Easter and summer work, working with children.
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www.merlincareers.com
Find jobs in leisure industry i.e. Alton Towers
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www.perform.org.uk
One of the UK’s biggest and best performing arts schools for children across London and the South-East. Recruits for regular, casual and PT work.
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www.pocruises.com/Careers
Seasonal employment opportunities.
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www.realgap.co.uk
Gap Year Opportunities, paid work abroad, voluntary, search by county.
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www.rockleywatersports.com
Seasonal work for activity instructors, support staff, chefs & crew
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www.staffordhouse.co.uk
Summer work with teenagers from around the world.
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Work Overseas Internet search engines
These ‘scan’ the internet and lists jobs advertised on various websites.
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www.gap-year.com
Search for jobs/ volunteering opportunities. Also has planning advice.
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www.fish4.co.uk
Search via location for a wide variety of jobs both in the UK and abroad
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www.monster.com
Allows you to search by country for jobs
Jobs Boards
These advertise jobs, which are posted directly from employers.
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www.anyworkanywhere.com
Search for jobs; view guides to finding temp/ seasonal work in by country.
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www.coolworks.com
Seasonal work in the North American tourist industry
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www.ethicalcareers.org
Comprehensive guide to ethical careers.
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www.eures.europa.eu
EURES (The European Jobs Network) Find out about jobs and learning opportunities throughout Europe. Search for vacancies.
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www.jobmonkey.com
Search by country, location and job type, particularly good for North American holiday jobs, but can search worldwide
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www.payaway.co.uk
The Working Traveller - Click on ‘Directory’ for links.
Organisations and Employers §
www.aupaircare.eu/uk
Become an Au pair in the US
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www.bunac.org www.thecareerbreaksite.com
Working adventures worldwide, paid and voluntary work available. Search for paid and voluntary work
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www.ccusa.com
paid and volunteering
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www.concern.net
Concern Worldwide, works with local agencies in 18 developing countries
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www.gapwork.com
Gap year jobs and volunteering site
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www.realgap.co.uk
Gap Year Opportunities, paid work abroad, voluntary, search by county
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www.statravel.co.uk
Guides and information on travel, work and study overseas
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www.tecs.es
Summer work in southern Spain working with children
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www.wse.org.uk
World Services Enquiry (Christians Abroad)
Volunteer § www.gvi.co.uk/ Global Vision International § www.volunteerhq.org/ Search for opportunities § www.i-to-i.com/ Volunteer overseas § www.kayavolunteer.com/ Kaya Responsible Travel § http://lattitude.org.uk/ Volunteer overseas, bursary available with this organisation. § https://paajaf.org/ Select ‘Take Action’ and then ‘Volunteer Jobs’ § www.projects-abroad.co.uk Overseas volunteering and gap-year organization § http://raleighinternational.org/ Volunteer on sustainable projects § www.travelteacher.co.uk/ Volunteer in Fiji and the Cook Islands § http://travelteer.co.uk Volunteer projects in Sri Lanka for a not for profit organisation § www.vso.org.uk Voluntary Service Overseas, a variety of volunteering opportunities § www.goabroad.com Select Volunteer Abroad to search for opportunities § www.yearoutgroup.org Courses, cultural exchange, expeditions, work placements, volunteering Gap Year / Vacation Volunteering with your family/children §
http://gapwork.com/ultimate-guides/gap-year-trips-with-families/index.html
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https://globalvolunteers.org/family-volunteering/
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www.volunteerhq.org/family-volunteering/ www.projects-abroad.co.uk/volunteer-projects/family-volunteering-holidays-abroad/
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www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/family-volunteering
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GUIDES AND ADVICE Guides
www.anyworkanywhere.com
Guides on visas, travel, health, work, insurance and job search.
www.fco.gov.uk www.prospects.ac.uk
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Select Jobs and Work then Explore working abroad
www.studenttimes.org
Type Gap Year into the search engine.
Visas / Work Permits Europe - You should be able to work in most places in Europe for three months without a work permit. However before the end of the three months workers should apply for a residence permit, showing their passport and job contract at either the Local Police or Local Authority. Contact the relevant countries consulate for specific regulations. www.fco.gov.uk- links to consulates/Embassies| www.uk.cibt.com- search by country | |www.statravel.com- information and advice
Insurance and Health The United Kingdom has reciprocal agreements with certain countries, including most European countries regarding urgent medical treatment. If you are travelling to developing countries you will need to take necessary health precautions. See the NHS Health Care Abroad page of their website for information and advice. http://tinyurl.com/NHShealthcareabroad If you are travelling to any country which is outside the EEA and which has no reciprocal agreement with the UK, you are strongly advised to take out full medical insurance to cover the cost of treatment. You should get comprehensive insurance which covers medical and repatriation costs as well as any dangerous sports or activities. Even in countries with which the UK has health care agreements, you will need a certain amount of insurance. You can get insurance from a number of companies, take a look at the following sites to compare prices: www.endsleigh.co.uk | www.worldwideinsure.com | www.bengotravel.co.uk |
Funding www.bishopg.ac.uk Student Travel Bursary Scheme | www.lattitude.org.uk GAP’s Bursary Scheme
CHECK LIST Before you go ü
Check you have the necessary Visas, Work Permits, Health Insurance, Jabs etc.
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Local Knowledge - research local laws, customs, monetary system etc. See Foreign and Commonwealth website (www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice) to search for travel advice for individual countries.
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Ensure you have given a copy of your itinerary and relevant contact numbers to your family.
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Packing:
Do not pack too much if you want to go travelling when the job ends. Try to take useful equipment, such as a can and bottle opener, comfortable shoes. Try to leave at home anything of monetary or sentimental value. Good maps or guides will help you make the most of your experience.
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While you are there
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Remember to be careful with alcohol, know the age restrictions in the country you are visiting, avoid drugs, there can be heavy penalties including the death penalty for drug use in some countries.
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Be safety conscious at all times, be aware of what is going on and avoid situations.
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Take care of your belongings both in your lodgings and when you are out. Remember to make copies of your tickets, passport, insurance policy, itinerary and contact details and leave a copy at home just in case.
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Make sure you have enough money and that you have a return ticket home
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Keep in touch with your family on a regular basis either by phone or email, and tell them of any change of plan.