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Are you trying to find a part-time job?

16 April 2024
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Let’s be honest.. Studying in London can be expensive and we always get queries about finding part-time work!

Whether you’re starting university or a recent graduate, working part-time improves your employability, widens your networking opportunities, and gives you the chance to meet new people and make new connections. London provides excellent opportunities to gain work experience in a variety of sectors and industries!

We would recommend getting a part-time job, whether online or in person! It can help you structure your week, maintain a momentum, and provide your brain with a much-needed distraction from your course. Any part-time job will equip you with a range of skills that will make you more employable, for example:

Part- time job	Key skills
Server in a fast-food restaurant	Working under pressure
Office temp	Adaptability and flexibility
Data entry clerk	Numeracy
Waiter/waitress	Juggling competing priorities
Receptionist	Verbal communication

Below are a few selected part-time opportunities currently advertised (as of April 2024) but which are closing soon, so why not have a look?

Visual Content Designer

Transcriber/Translator (Casual)

Chess Coach for After School Club

Women’s Health Clinic Receptionist

Social Media Photographer-China Desk

Back of House Assistant

Retail Sales Assistant

Care Assistant

Face to Face Market Research Interviewer

You will also find plenty of external job vacancies available on Engage Employability.

Here’s a list of some useful websites that will give you the best results:

Want more? Check out the 11 best UK job boards on here.

International Students and part- time work

For those of you who may be international students, know your workplace rights and the visa you will need. Whether you are thinking of part-time work, placements, volunteering or a graduate role, check out the following links to find out and ensure that you are being treated fairly and within the boundaries of UK employment law:

Government website: Working, jobs and pensions– contains all the information you need to know about UK employment law, including student jobs, national minimum wage, hours, holiday entitlement and unfair dismissal
Employment rights for interns– includes information about work experience and volunteer placements
Intern Aware– the national campaign for fair, paid internships. They provide information and resources on best practice and the law on internships
All about careers–contains useful advice and clarity around work placements and entitlement to national minimum wage
Know your rights as a graduate– Inside Careers have prepared this very useful guide to understanding employment law once you have graduated

Additionally, the type of visa you will need, and the process for applying for it will differ based on the type of course you plan to study, the length of your course and several other criteria. Make sure you understand your visa status and whether you can work.

Careers Support

Take advantage of everything the Careers and Employability service and Early Career Support for graduates (for recent graduates from three years after graduation date) has to offer including:

Book a one to one career appointments (20-minute or 45-minute) with our career consultants to go through your job search and application process such as your CV, job application, and interview
Career and employer fairs, workshops (Graduate Success Series and Virtual Skills Academy workshops) are great ways to explore the range of opportunities available to you while you study and when you graduate. You can register for events online through Engage
Access to the latest graduate jobs, internships, volunteering and part time opportunities via Engage
Earn while you are still a student, taking advantage of the Talent Bank scheme. This offers temporary and part-time work across all campuses and various departments within the University of Westminster. You can email talentbank@westminster.ac.ukfor more information
Work placements to help you gain relevant work experience
The Explore Teaching scheme offers valuable work experience in schools and colleges to undergraduates, postgraduates and recent graduates.
Resources and advice about working freelance, starting a small business or developing entrepreneurial skills via Westminster Enterprise Network
Future Ready Mentoring offers students and recent graduates from the University of Westminster the chance to learn from industry professionals and enhance their employability prospects.
Use the Ask A Mentor service to have a one-off conversation with an experienced professional from our diverse pool of mentors
View online resources via engage including Interview Simulators (Shortlist Me) and practice tests such as psychometric and amplitude tests

Good luck! Don’t forget, the UoW Careers And Employability Service Team are here to support you in your career journey! You can meet a Career Consultant and review your CV together, practice your interview skills, and much more.

For any careers support, please reach out to us via the channels below.