Retail
Pros: Temp job available throughout the holidays, employee discounts, simple labor, no experience necessary.
Cons: Hours might be erratic, weekend work is sometimes necessary, and there is a lot of competition for positions.
Working in retail might range from your local supermarket to a clothing shop, but wherever you go, expect to be working on the tills, providing customer care, and stocking shelves.
If you have no past job experience, retail is one of the simplest sectors to obtain employment in.
To locate a part-time employment in a local independent store, approach whomever is in charge with a wide grin and a nice face, and a CV in hand.
However, for the larger chain businesses, we recommend checking the careers section of their websites to see if there are any part-time employment available in your region. Then, if you've located any positions that interest you, you should be able to apply for them online.
Part-time jobs in retail are easiest to come by over the holidays, when shops are most in need of help. Start applying for employment around October or November, if you aren't too busy preparing for exams.
Industry of services
Pros: Free meals, potential gratuities on top of your pay, and no previous expertise is frequently required.
Cons: Can be exhausting, late/long hours, and can leave you feeling greasy and stinky.
This encompasses anything from working at McDonald's to being a barista to being a waiter at a high-end restaurant.
Typical duties include taking orders and waiting tables, and if you work in the fast-food business, you may also be preparing meals and cleaning dishes.
And did we mention that these professions are likely to entail some free food? You can understand why students have traditionally preferred part-time work in this profession.
Work in a bar
Pros: Uni bars are flexible during vacations and test seasons, and nighttime hours will not conflict with your schedule.
Cons: Late hours, greater likelihood of dealing with inebriated clients.
You may be able to get compensated part-time employment collecting glasses, monitoring a club's cloakroom, cleaning, advertising events, and more in addition to working as a bartender.
There's a lot of potential job out there, with practically every university town having enough pubs to keep you drinking for the duration of your degree.