Finding a part time job
This presentation aims to highlight....
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the potential benefits of working part-time while studying
what employers are looking for
what type of employers recruit students in Edinburgh
where part time jobs are advertised
how to make the most of our website
your rights at work and what you can expect to be paid
the success stories – hear from Edinburgh University
students
Why work part-time?
 Earn £ - we recommend a max of 15 hours per week
 Meet people – develop your network
 Improve your CV – evidence of skills gained
 Possibly get recognition from the University by
participating in the Edinburgh Award
What do employers want to know?
 Do you want the job?
 Can you do the job?
 Do you want to work with us?
WANT-CAN-FIT
This is more important than
what degree subject you study
or your grades
What do employers expect from you?
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Reliability
Commitment
Flexibility
Enthusiasm
Good time
management
 Well presented
 Ability to work in a
team
 Communication skills
 Organisational skills
 Initiative/independence
No work experience yet?
www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/volunteering
Quick Facts on part-time work
National minimum wage
 Currently £6.19 per hour for over 21s, £4.98 for 18-21
 From 1st October £6.31 per hour for over 21s £5.03
 www.gov.uk
Quick Facts on part-time work
National Insurance
 Any UK worker 16 and over is issued with a NI number
 International students - if you don’t have one you need
to get one
 Careers Service National Insurance days 17th & 25th
September, 3rd floor Main Library Building
Quick Facts
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Holiday pay
Payslip detailing any deductions
Contract of employment
Rest breaks
Top 5 Sectors
1. Buying, selling, retail
2. Social care, including Childcare
3. Hotel, hospitality and domestic
4. Administration, management and clerical
5. Other, not specified………..
Some numbers
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Advertised over 11,504 vacancies last academic year
2391 were part time
1571 were internships and vacation
7826 graduate
166 national voluntary
Who is hiring?
EUSA
Edinburgh First
Other students
The University
Charities
Staffing agencies
From corporates to the corner shop
Top SAGE Tips
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Check daily
Check around lunchtime
Register your interest
Last seven days
Visit SAGE: we do the legwork
www.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage
Log in
 Log in to www.ed.ac.uk/careers/sage
 Log in with your Myed/EASE password
Using our website to look for work
Other ways to find part time work
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Departmental noticeboards
Newspapers, e.g. Edinburgh Evening News
Social media – follow the Careers Service
Employers on campus
Employer websites, e.g.
 Other job search websites, e.g.
Staying safe and spotting scams….
what to do if things go wrong
 Contact us
 Visit the Advice Place
 Read our guide ‘Staying safe and spotting scams’
Mythbusting
To do list:
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Eligibility to work
NI number
SAGE (and other places!)
CV
Talks and events
 Remember: it can take time…
Hear from our students
Where to find the Careers Service
King’s Buildings
Weir Building
0131 650 5773
Central
3rd Floor, Main Library
0131 650 4670