FINDING PART-TIME WORK 2020-2021 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. During you time at university you may want to get involved with a range of activities to enhance your CV. Many students look for part-time work whilst they are studying. There are many motivations to seek part-time work, such as reducing financial pressure and also to add a range of valuable skills and experiences to your CV. Whether this is the volunteering module, a placement relevant to your course or career aspirations, or making a difference to the local community by volunteering.
How to get started when looking for work or other opportunities 1
Use the University’s Careers and Jobs platform, CareerConnect.
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Improve your profile and set email alert choices to roles that suit you.
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Update your CV with information about your degree, work experience and skills, so you are ready to apply to work.
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Spend some time creating a developed LinkedIn profile and follow companies that you are interested in.
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Add to your experience by getting involved with something, be it a sports club, a society, to be a Student Academic Rep or a Student Ambassador or an Officer with the Student Union.
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Research the job and company you are applying to, and tailor your application documents to the role, to persuade them to interview you.
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Build a well-rounded professional CV. Volunteering, societies, sports teams, placements and being a course rep all look great to employers, tailoring this CV to each job opportunity you are applying for.
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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 the University’s Careers and Jobs platform, CareerConnect to find part-time work. Sign in using your normal University Log-in details.
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Create a profile on CareerConnect and set email alert choices to part-time and local roles.
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Work on the University campus in roles like Non-Medical Helper, Student Helper, Catering Assistant, Casual Library staff, a Student Ambassador. Find these roles on CareerConnect.
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Work for the Student Union advertised through www.winchesterstudents.co.uk/jobs They have a range of jobs like Shop Assistant, Bar Assistant, Front of House and Shop Supervisor.
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Search on known job recruitment sites like Reed.co.uk, indeed.co.uk, www.totaljobs.com Use their filters for the location you want
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Register with www.connect2hampshire.co.uk for part-time roles in the County Council, which include cleaners, catering, health and social care, support worker roles.
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Look on the jobs section of online newspapers like www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk, or www.dailyecho.co.uk Other local papers can be found on: www.media.info/uk
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Take a professional looking CV to some recruitment agencies in Winchester, like 1-1 Recruitment and Tate Recruitment, with offices in Winchester. Hand out your CV to fast-food outlets, restaurants and pubs.
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Search for vacancies on www.gov.uk/jobsearch
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. Look on their Work for Us or Recruitment pages.
Careers Service Support We’re a friendly team, dedicated to help you to prepare for your future, to explore your options, to find work or postgraduate study, develop connections and skills, or to start your own business.
CareerConnect is our Careers and Jobs Platform where you can: 1
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Book a careers appointment with your Faculty Employability Adviser to: ■
Explore different graduate career and study options
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Help you communicate the value of your achievements and skills
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Build strong online applications, profiles and statements
Search for work and set your choices to be alerted of roles that suit you: ■
Part-time and seasonal opportunities
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Graduate programmes and full-time work
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Placements and volunteering opportunities
View and book to attend our workshops and employer events during the year ■
Keep an eye on the range of events advertised on CareerConnect
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Beyond your degree – November 2020
Check out the resource and advice pages on a range of different topics
Visit us at the Careers and Opportunities Hub Open weekdays for advice Find jobs, volunteering, placements, and part-time work Check and update your CV Search for graduate roles and schemes and application advice Help yourself to our leaflets and booklets careers@winchester.ac.uk
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