Monday, 16th
November 2015
Part Time
Jobs
Having a part time job whilst
studying at university can have many benefits and can impact your life in a
positive manner. The most obvious reason is having that extra money. Earning
extra money can allow you to live more comfortably and also whenever you decide
to go out and have some fun. A very important impact having a part time job has,
is that you would spend your money more carefully because you are earning it
yourself and come to the realisation that money is hard-earned. This means that
you would be more likely to spend money on necessities such as books and on
rent/petrol. Another advantage that having a part time job is that you will
learn to manage your time effectively. This is because you would have little
free time and predisposes you to become more organised and also learn to
prioritise in order to meet deadlines. Effective time management is very
beneficial, not only for university, but also for life after. Having a part
time job whilst studying can help you get an insight of the career or area of
interest you hope to go into life beyond university. this experience
immediately sets you apart from others when at interviews and also gives you
the opportunity to start networking with others in your chosen field of work. Forming
professional relationships at this early stage will help you gain employment
after you have finished studying. Having a part time job can vastly improve
your teamwork skills. As I have a part time job myself I 100% agree with this
as it helps meeting new people and becoming comfortable when you have to work
with these team members on a regular basis. This also helps with communication
as you will feel more relaxed and accustomed to making new friends which can be
used outside of work.
At the University of Worcester
there are many ways in which they help you look for a part time job within the
area if you are living in halls. You will often receive emails about any part
time jobs that are available and also give you the opportunity to have a
one-to-one session with a careers advisor where you are fortunate to tell them
any queries you may have about working. In the second year there is also an
optional module which is all to do with placements giving students the
opportunity to have a year working in your chosen work place which can also
mean working abroad if you are interested in working in another country. The student’s
union can also help with employment on campus and can help with some work as
they are often holding events.
Many students may be put off the
idea of having a part time job as it could mean that they wouldn’t have enough
time for a social life as they believe that their life would consist of either
studying or going to work. As I have a part time job myself I can reassure you
that this is not at all the case as I still have time for going out with
friends and family. You can tell your employer about your availability and also
explain to them you may not be able to do certain shifts due to deadlines. In
my experience they are fully aware that I am studying and understand if I am
unable to complete a shift due to this. As I am only in 3 days a week I usually
work for 2 days and use the other days to relax and go out.
Do you have any
questions that you would like to ask the team? If so, please e-mail
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