Finding Part Time work Guide

FINDING PART-TIME WORK

Top tips for finding work while you are studying and after university

Your future starts here at Winchester

Make the most of your time at university and get involved with a range of activities to enhance your employability.

Many students look for part-time work while they are studying. Not only will it help reduce financial pressures, but it will add a range of valuable experience and skills to your CV. We recommend you add to your work experience during your course, whether this is through the volunteering module, a placement relevant to your course or career aspirations, or making a difference to the local community.

How to get started when looking for work or other opportunities

1 Use the University’s Careers and Opportunities platform, CareerConnect: winchester.jobteaser.com

2 Complete your profile and opt in to job alerts to be emailed about new vacancies that match your criteria.

3 Update your CV with information about your degree, work experience and skills, so you are ready to apply for work.

4 Spend some time creating a developed LinkedIn profile and follow companies that you are interested in.

5 Add to your experience by joining a sports club or society, or by being a Student Academic Rep, a Student Ambassador or an Officer with the Student Union.

Before you apply

■ Research the job and company you are applying to, and tailor your application documents to the role, to persuade them to interview you.

■ Build a well-rounded professional CV. Volunteering, societies, sports teams, placements and being a course rep all look great to employers.

■ Write an appealing cover letter to set you apart in the application process.

Here are 10 Top Tips to help you find part-time work

1 Use your careers and opportunities platform, CareerConnect, to find and apply for jobs. Login at winchester.jobteaser.com (students) or winchester.jobteaser.com/en/users/sign_in (graduates).

2 Create a profile on CareerConnect and set email alert choices to part-time and local roles.

3 Work on the University campus in roles like Non-Medical Helper, Student Helper, Catering Assistant, Casual Library Staff, and Student Ambassador. Find these roles on CareerConnect.

4 Work for the Student Union (visit winchesterstudents.co.uk/jobs). Their roles include Shop Assistant, Bar Assistant, Front of House and Shop Supervisor.

5 Search on known job recruitment sites like reed.co.uk, indeed.co.uk, and totaljobs.com. Use their filters to find the location you want.

6 Register with connect2hampshire.co.uk for part-time roles in the County Council in cleaning, catering, health and social care or support work.

7 Look on the jobs section of online newspapers like hampshirechronicle.co.uk. Other local papers can be found on media.info/uk.

8 Take a professional CV to some recruitment agencies in Winchester, like 1-1 Recruitment and Tate Recruitment. Hand out your CV to fast-food outlets, restaurants and pubs.

9 Search for vacancies on gov.uk/find-a-job

10 Look on the websites of these local employers who are frequently advertising like South Central Ambulance Service, Winchester Science Centre and the Royal Winchester Golf Club. Visit their Work for Us or Recruitment pages.

Careers and Opportunities Hub Support

We’re a friendly team, dedicated to helping you to prepare for your future, explore your options, find work or postgraduate study, develop connections and skills, or start your own business.

CareerConnect is your careers and opportunities platform where you can:

1 Book a careers appointment to:

■ Explore different graduate career and study options

■ Help you communicate the value of your achievements and skills

■ Build strong online applications, profiles and statements

2 Search for work and set your choices to be alerted to roles that suit you:

■ Part-time and seasonal opportunities

■ Graduate programmes and full-time work

■ Placements and volunteering opportunities

3 View and book to attend workshops, careers fairs and employer events throughout the year:

■ Keep an eye on the range of events advertised on CareerConnect

4 Find information and advice on a range of different topics:

■ Check out the resource and advice pages on CareerConnect

■ Look out for our selection of brief videos