Jobs into university

1. Make your resume stand out.

Employers may filter through hundreds of CVs for part-time employment, and many of them originate from college, high school, and university students; the only way you'll get seen is if your CV stands out from the crowd. Consider the layout, font selection, and usage of vacant space on the website to improve the viewing experience for personnel looking through CVs. There are many free CV templates accessible online that you may use as inspiration to build something unique to yourself. It's worth mentioning that in certain (but not all) countries, including a picture on your CV is standard practice. Check the local standards to ensure yours adheres to them.

There are a lot of part-time employment in the catering, retail, and tourist industries, which means you'll be working with people. Highlight your customer service talents in either your core skills section or your personal statement; this is a necessary component for getting an interview with many firms.

When looking for part-time work, a CV should be no more than two pages long. If you're a university student, you don't have to list every GCSE/equivalent in detail. For most part-time jobs, just declaring "12 A*-C grades at GCSE including mathematics and English" is sufficient.

2. Conduct some research for your cover letter.

Include a cover letter at all times. It's a terrific approach to go into greater depth about any past experience you've had, emphasizing talents that will be important in the position you're looking to get. If you can address the letter to the HR manager/manager of the firm you are applying for, it demonstrates that you have either read the advertisement thoroughly or researched the company and discovered for yourself. Many firms allow you to search LinkedIn for the manager you're searching for. If you can't, phone the firm advertising the position and ask who you should send the cover letter to. This kind of effort is valued by companies and will help you stand out from the crowd.

3. Research the firm for which you are interviewing.

A fast web search will typically tell you how long the store/restaurant/business has been open, who owns it, what its yearly revenue is, and if it has a corporate motto/values. You'll be able to locate everything with only a few searches. One of the first things you'll be asked is likely to be "explain me what drew you to the position" or "why do you want to work for this company?" To confidently answer these questions, you'll need to rely on your research.

4. Be truthful throughout the job interview.

Everyone understands that you must be truthful on your CV, but as a student, you should also be truthful about your availability during the first interview. Provide the interviewer with a weekly calendar, noting time periods when you may work and any time you will need off to complete research assignments or placements required for your degree. It is also a good idea to provide your potential employer with a calendar of your vacations and test dates. Many tourist destinations are famously crowded during seasons such as Easter/Spring Break and in the run-up to summer, particularly when many university examinations are taking place, while shopping is much busier around Christmas and early January.

It's also a good idea to note if you live away from home and plan to return once a month. Otherwise, if you get the job, your employer may not be able to provide you one weekend off every month.

5. Pose inquiries

Never go to a job interview without a few more questions prepared. These might be concerning your salary, such as your hourly rate or when and how you are paid, such as monthly or weekly. You might inquire about the team you'll be working with, the number of staff members, a typical working day, and the uniform or dress code. Is the uniform given or do you have to pay for it? It's important to know before you leave the interview.

6. Demonstrate your ability to operate successfully in a group.

Many firms use group interviews, particularly for temporary labor during peak seasons. This is a terrific opportunity to view a lot of individuals in one session, but the candidates may struggle to stand out. Consider this a chance to demonstrate your excellent collaboration abilities, patience, cooperation, delegating, and so much more, therefore supporting what you've said in your CV. Show the employer why you're the right person for the job. Also, make an effort to encourage individuals in your work group; this will demonstrate that you want others to achieve alongside them, which is a valuable talent to have while striving to accomplish team goals and bonuses within the firm.

That's all there is to it! So, what are you waiting for?... Go get that part-time job!