For many students, working part-time during their studies is an essential way to support themselves financially. These roles are also a great way of gaining a wide range of skills that are valued by graduate employers.
- Finding part-time work
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There are also several external websites that we recommend for finding part-time jobs. View our recommended resources for finding part-time vacancies.
You may also find it useful to look at our mini career course . You will learn about the types of part time jobs available to you, where to find advertised opportunities and access the "hidden job market". The course should take around 15 minutes to complete.
- Finding vacation work
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There are a wide range of jobs that you can do during a vacation, from working at a summer camp to taking a seasonal position in a hotel or restaurant. Even though it may not be what you want to do after graduation, these experiences will help you to develop valuable workplace skills.
- Search for current opportunities on MyCareerHub
- Discover options for summer work on the Prospects website
- Browse resources for finding international vacation work opportunities
- Making successful applications
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Students often ask us if they should include part-time and vacation work on their CV. The answer is “yes”. For example, a part-time role in a café or bar demonstrates a wide range of skills, such as developing experience in customer service, business awareness, teamwork and communication.
- View a sample CV for part-time work.
- Read our CVs, applications and interviews section for advice on all stages of the job application process.
- Make an appointment to get feedback on your CV.
- Balancing part-time work with your studies
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It is important to find the right balance between your studies and other commitments, including part-time work. Factors you may wish to consider include financial needs, study commitments, pay rates and visa conditions. For more advice, please read our guide on Balancing part-time work with your studies.
If you are an International Student you can contact the International Student Advisers for further guidance on visa conditions. Email student.international@abdn.ac.uk. Useful information is also provided by UKCISA.
- Protecting yourself against fraudulent activity
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Fraudulent part-time job adverts are unfortunately becoming increasingly sophisticated. We have prepared a guide to help you protect your personal data when searching and applying for part-time jobs. Read our guide on how to protect yourself and your personal data.