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'Part time/temporary work'
The first place to start looking for part time work whilst you are studying, or vacation work, is our (External) Jobs Online database . The database is updated regularly so you need to browse it regularly! You can also sign up for email alerts so you are notified as soon as a vacancy is added to the database which matches your search criteria. It is a very good idea to do this, as part time jobs get filled very quickly.
There is a strong recommendation from the University that you work no more than 15 hours per week during term time.
The Careers Service manages the University’s vacancies for casual/part-time staff and all opportunities are advertised through our Jobs Online database. There are two options:
The Register is a great way of getting short-term work on campus but it does not guarantee ongoing employment throughout the year. The jobs are casual and many of them are offered at short notice. We look for applicants who are willing to consider any kind of casual work, including clerical, catering, manual etc, and who can offer a variety of skills and are willing to be flexible.
You can buy your own, read them in Careers in Student Central, and most have a website:
Many recruiters advertise vacancies online. Below is a selection of local companies and organisations which do this:
Jobcentre Plus is run by the UK government to provide support for people seeking employment. Their website – (External) http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk - is easy to use and you can search for jobs locally or anywhere in the UK. It is a good source of part time and temporary work.
Signing up with some recruitment agencies can be a useful way of finding temporary or part time work. Never use an agency which asks you for money – regulated agencies earn their fees from the employer.
You can usually find a list of agencies in the Bradford area in Wednesday’s Telegraph and Argus (reference copy available in the Careers Service), or you can go to (External) www.yell.com and search for employment agencies.
Agencies tend to specialise in certain types of work and can offer both permanent and temporary contracts. Register with the ones that offer the kind of jobs that you are interested in. Local recruitment agencies include:
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation is the professional body which represents the recruitment industry. Many good agencies will be affiliated to the REC and will work to their code of practice. The website – (External) www.rec.uk.com – gives a list of members and useful advice on using the services of a recruitment agency.
Some businesses looking for part time employees put adverts in their windows, or on a noticeboard outside their premises. There are lots of shops and businesses in Bradford city centre and (External) Forster Square Retail Park .
One effective way of getting a part-time job is through word of mouth, so make sure that you let your friends and family know that you are looking for part-time work as they may have some helpful ideas or may even know of a vacancy.
It is impossible to say how much you will be paid as it depends on the type of work, your skills and the type of employer. However legally all employers must pay their employees the minimum wage.
From October 2011, National Minimum wage rates will increase to:
(Figures taken from (External) Directgov website )
If you need help with applying for part time work, vacation work or finding work experience opportunities, come and see our Work Experience Co-ordinator, Catherine Jandzio.
Help can be provided on a one-to-one basis with writing a CV, filling out application forms, sourcing jobs and work experience information.
You need to book an appointment in advance and these are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You can book by calling into the Careers Service in Student Central, telephoning 01274 234991 or emailing careers@bradford.ac.uk
Need feedback on your CV or application but haven’t booked an appointment in advance?
An adviser is available most days Monday to Friday for a quick 15 minute appointment. You can book on the day or call into the Careers Service. These appointments are a great way of getting personal help with your CV or interviews.
You can only book on the day by telephoning 01274 234991, or by calling into the Careers Service in Student Central and signing up on the board. These appointments are strictly first-come, first-served!
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