{"id":1827,"date":"2018-09-20T05:39:03","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T00:09:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/67.205.158.89\/?p=1827"},"modified":"2025-03-05T16:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T10:44:52","slug":"how-to-find-part-time-jobs-in-the-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/how-to-find-part-time-jobs-in-the-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Part-Time Jobs in the UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/how-to-find-part-time-jobs-in-the-uk\/#National_Insurance_Number\" >National Insurance Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/how-to-find-part-time-jobs-in-the-uk\/#Work_Hours\" >Work Hours<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/how-to-find-part-time-jobs-in-the-uk\/#On-Campus_Options\" >On-Campus Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/how-to-find-part-time-jobs-in-the-uk\/#Off-Campus_Options\" >Off-Campus Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/student-finances\/how-to-find-part-time-jobs-in-the-uk\/#Career_Fairs\" >Career Fairs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve settled into student life abroad, you may want to set up a steady supply of cash to fund those epic nights out in town. Before you start applying for part-time jobs in the UK, here are a few things to consider.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Insurance_Number\"><\/span><strong>National Insurance Number<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a citizen of Great Britain or Northern Ireland, you may have already received a National Insurance Number (NINO) from the government on your sixteenth birthday. <strong>International students<\/strong> will need to apply for one as well. Those in <strong>England<\/strong>, <strong>Scotland<\/strong>, and <strong>Wales<\/strong> can call the application line (08001412075). Students in Northern Ireland can contact the nearest NINO processing centre.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Hours\"><\/span><strong>Work Hours<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>International students who study a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree may work up to 20 hours a week, as stipulated in their <strong>student VISA<\/strong>. You may choose to work fewer hours when lectures are in full swing and make up for it during term break.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On-Campus_Options\"><\/span><strong>On-Campus Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You\u2019ll find plenty of opportunities to earn extra cash on campus. From working at the college bar to the central library to even joining the catering team, there\u2019s plenty of options to choose from. Set up an appointment at the careers&#8217; centre for some expert advice on the best course of action. If you stick around in summer, there may be professors in need of research assistants as well!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Off-Campus_Options\"><\/span><strong>Off-Campus Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a plethora of part-time jobs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/country\/united-kingdom\"><strong>UK<\/strong><\/a> available off-campus. Here are our top picks:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(i) Retail:<\/strong>\u00a0 What is the best part about working in retail? Flexible hours and employee discounts! Additionally, you can score longer hours during the holidays to pocket some extra cash for a festive pint or four.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(ii) Mystery Shopping:<\/strong> This is perfect for students who love retail therapy. It involves going shopping and trying out new restaurants without spending your own money. All you have to do in return is provide honest, impartial reviews. A simple internet search will help you find mystery shopping agencies near your area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(iii) Hospitality:<\/strong> This industry is open to everyone due to the variety of roles available. You can choose from hotel management, event planning, food operations, and front-of-the-house roles (front desk, concierge, and bellhop).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career_Fairs\"><\/span><strong>Career Fairs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your campus will organise these fairs at different points throughout the year. It\u2019s an excellent opportunity to get inspired, explore your options, and learn about apprenticeships, jobs, and youth-friendly employers. You can talk to employees to get deeper insights about careers and application processes to amp up your application.\u00a0 Attending at least one of these is an excellent opportunity to go window shopping for a variety of career paths which will come in handy not just for part-time jobs in the UK but also for life after university.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! Follow these simple steps to land your dream job and plump up your CV. Good luck!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that you\u2019ve settled into student life abroad, you may want to set up a steady supply of cash to fund those epic nights out in town. Before you start applying for part-time jobs in the UK, here are a few things to consider. 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