Part time work
Part time work during term time can be an excellent way to:
• Gain skills graduate employers are looking for
• Try out job areas you may be interested in
• Earn some money
However, do be aware that too many hours may have a negative impact on your study time and that if you are an International student you are only able to work 20 hours per week during term time.
Websites and Resources
Career Destinations Vacancy Database – Student Portal
Career Destinations has an online vacancy database on the Student Portal, that includes local term time jobs.
Student Ambassador Scheme
University of Southampton scheme whereby students are trained as role models for young people to support a variety of on and off campus events and activities. Applications usually open as soon as the autumn term starts.
Annual Giving Student Recruitment
Join a group of student callers targeting alumni to raise money for the University of Southampton.
Career Destinations Student Helpers and Callers
At certain times of the year Career Destinations recruit student helpers to work at careers fairs, and student callers to help with their telephone survey to graduates. Keep an eye on the website.
University Temp Bank
The temp bank can help you find part time work within the University that fits in with your studies.
Graduate Jobs South
Search for jobs in the southern region, including part time opportunities.
Southern Daily Echo and Recruitment South
Jobs newspapers for the local area. Reference copies are available in the Career Destinations Centre.
Hampshire Jobs
Shared job site for 12 local authorities across Hampshire. Includes part time and casual vacancies.
Southampton City Council Temporary Employment Agency
An in-house temporary employment agency for use by various departments within the council.
StudentJob is an online job portal that specializes in providing students with work placements, internships and part time jobs. It is completely free for employers to place a vacancy with us, which helps provide students with access to a large database of vacant positions throughout the year.
Local Recruitment Agencies
The Southern Daily Echo (mentioned above) provides the contact details of a number of local Recruitment Agencies.
Also have a look at the Recruitment & Employment Confederation to search for agencies in Southampton.
City Centre Vacancy Bulletin
Includes mostly retail, food & drink and seasonal opportunities. A reference copy is on display in the Career Destinations Centre.
Job Centre
Job Centre vacancies can be searched online by region.
Seasonal Vacancies
There are often various vacancies advertised on the run up to Christmas (in shops, at Christmas markets, for the Post Office). Check the local papers and vacancy bulletin mentioned above. However, it may also be worth having a walk around the shops in town, as some of them place adverts in their window fronts.
Speculative Approach
If you are interested in a particular sector, it would be worth you researching local companies in that job area. Come into the Career Destinations centre to have a look at our local business directories. The Hampshire Business Directory can also be searched online.
Don’t forget that Career Destinations can offer support on CV, application form and covering letter writing, as well as interview preparation.
National Insurance Number
Anyone doing any kind of work in the UK needs a National Insurance number. To apply for one, follow the steps below:
• Please telephone 0845 6000 643 to register for your NI number and for advice
• Further information can be found online at:
www.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/ni_number.asp
• You can apply for a NI number if you can show you have the right to work in the UK and you are either in work or actively seeking work.
• When you phone 0845 6000 643, be prepared to provide: Your name, day-time telephone number, your address in the UK, date of birth and (if appropriate) details where you are working
• An interview with an adviser will then be arranged. You may have to wait up to two months
• You can start work without a NI number but are advised to apply for one as soon as possible after starting work
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