The ultimate guide to finding a part-time job
Finding a part-time job to supplement your student loan will not only give you more cash to play with, but it's great for your CV too. Here's how it's done!
With students experiencing an average shortfall of ÂŁ221 every month, it's clear that maintenance loans just aren't enough to cover living costs in the UK anymore.
We've heard of everything from students gambling to supplement their loan, to finding sugar daddies or even selling used underwear online for quick cash.
Finding a part-time job might sound a bit less interesting than these measures, but it's damn sure to be safer, offer a more regular income, and not get you into trouble with the parents.
However, it's worth noting that part-time jobs don't just fall out of the sky and onto your lap (uploading your CV to a job site also doesn't count as applying for jobs, FYI) – first you've got to decide what it is you want to do, and get out there and sell yourself.
OK, so you might be thinking “if I didn't need a job, I wouldn't be reading this”. But before reading on, it's definitely worth asking yourself first if a part-time job is right for you at this moment in time.
Firstly, establish exactly why it is that you want a part time job. Are you doing it purely for the dollar, or is it to bulk out your CV or even just to meet new people, perhaps? Or a cocktail of all of the above?
If you're doing it just for the money, make sure you work out what your monthly budget is first. Yes, it's borrrrrring, but sitting down to work out what your incomings and outgoings are will give you a clear idea of exactly how much of a shortfall you need to make up.
You might even find you don't need a job after all, and just a few small money-making tricks here and there will be enough to give you some pocket money.
It's also worth pointing out that although juggling a job at uni will look great on your CV, you can also improve your résumé with work experience or getting involved in some extracurricular activities, with the added bonus of not having to commit long term.
It's crucial to sit down and work out how much time you can commit to a job in the first place. Can your timetable really accommodate a part-time job? Most universities would advise no more than 15 hours a week during term time, but this will vary for individuals.
If you're worried about the added commitment but are still keen to find a part-time job, here's our guide on how to juggle uni and work simultaneously.
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