Some of you may find it is quite hard to start looking for part-time jobs when you are international students. I completely understand how you guys feel. Five years ago, I was here to start my post Graduate degree at university in London. I made it and I am about to tell you guys how to find your part-time jobs as you are an international student. It is not easy but you I hope it helps.
Unless your family is very wealthy, most international students expect to work whilst they are studying in the UK. As we have known that the living costs here are very expensive. Part-time jobs are commons among international students. However, Rule is rule—never work more than 20 hours per week. The home office is very strict about it and it is not good if you want to acheive what you come to do ( study) in the UK.
First, I advise you to write down anything you can do such as Nanny, waitress, cleaner, office admin, bar maid, telesales, shop asssistants, cashier etc. You may find that your friend may be able to do jobs that you can not do. For example, While my friend was applying for nanny and cleaner, I applied for telesales and barmaid. I knew that I can not clean and I can not deal with kid- I might hurt them as I am so clumsy. My friend was completely no skill about talking on the phone and she hates smoke ( we talk about before smoking ban). The advantage of student part-time work is it is part-time and you can change it if you do not like it. However, you require to work hard in any job as it is very competitive. With the cheap labour from Eastern Europe, employers have more choices than ever therefore when you get a chance to work, Do you best and give 110%.
Second, I advise you to have personalised CV and cover letters for different types of job. For example, You may decide your possibilities that you would work in 1) catering business as waitress, bar work, work in the kitchen, work in the hotel. 2) Telesales and 3) shop assistants. You need to have different CVs for different jobs. I do not mean that you should lie about your experience. What I mean is just look for the real you whatever you have done before that related to the jobs that you want to apply. Also, too much information will not help with some jobs.
Last put yourself out there in the market. With the internet era, it is free to send applications as much as you can. Remember! it is number game – the more you submit, the more people will see you.
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