{"id":6829,"date":"2021-11-18T14:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/?p=6829"},"modified":"2021-12-02T16:37:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T16:37:08","slug":"thinking-about-a-part-time-job-during-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/2021\/11\/18\/thinking-about-a-part-time-job-during-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Thinking about a part-time job during University?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Working a part-time job can be a great way to earn a little extra money whilst studying, but there\u2019s a lot to think about.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might be worried about keeping up with studies, missing out on social activities or that you won\u2019t gain any useful experience from a part-time job. This post hopefully answers some questions about the benefits of working, how to find a part-time job as well as having a good work-life balance. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Benefits<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transferable skills:\u00a0apply these\u00a0to\u00a0future projects\u00a0and\u00a0jobs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The transferable skills that\u00a0most\u00a0part-time jobs will equip you with are so valuable!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interpersonal Skills:\u00a0This\u00a0comes with building strong relationships with customers\/clients<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Time management: balancing a degree with\u00a0your\u00a0job\u00a0takes organisation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Teamwork:\u00a0You\u2019ll work with people from all different backgrounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conflict management: occasionally you will have to deal with disagreements at work and soon learn how best to handle these situations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These are some of the most common examples of what you will take away from a part-time job, but you\u2019ll be able to expand on these experiences when applying for placements or jobs in a new discipline. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You\u2019ll no longer\u00a0have to live purely off a student loan<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Probably the largest benefit is that you won\u2019t have to rely 100% on that student loan! The reality of a maintenance grant is that a lot of the time it will only cover your rent and maybe half your food for the term. Having a part-time job will ease these financial pressures. Use tips and money from work for trips, the gym, clubbing or whatever it is that you fancy!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">An opportunity to make\u00a0new friends<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You\u2019ll inevitably have some fun when working an 8-hour shift with a few other students,\u00a0constantly having to work in a team at a bar or coffee shop calls for some good bonding moments. If you\u2019re thinking about your first\u00a0part-time job, just know that there\u2019s a lot to look forward to and you might even make some new friends.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to find a part-time job\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0SU job page\u00a0and online websites<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student jobs can be difficult to find, we\u2019re picky about our hours and it feels as though there aren\u2019t enough to go around. Applying early in the summer is a good recommendation for students. You can arrange phone interviews and get the job ready for when you move in! Have a look on websites such as Indeed and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesubath.com\/jobs\/\">SU job page<\/a>, lots of managers hire around the start of term since old students will have graduated. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Give\u00a0out your CV in person<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Have a look in your area whether it\u2019s Bath or your hometown. There are hundreds of independent shops, bars and restaurants that might not necessarily advertise vacancies online. Going to smaller companies in person with a CV makes the manager\u2019s job much easier, as it\u2019s one less job for them to advertise. Approaching companies in person instantly show initiative where you also have the advantage of showing off your great personality!\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Balancing work, social and academic life<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Staying organised and keeping track of your time is vital if you want to balance work, social life and your academics.\u00a0My top 3 tips:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Don\u2019t Overwork Yourself<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">I\u2019ve made the mistake of taking too much overtime and as a result, fell behind on coursework and missed out on going out, it\u2019s not fun!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. Take advantage of the SU job page<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Getting a job through the SU job website is an excellent way to avoid these problems. Your manager will appreciate that you are a student and hours will be balanced fairly amongst everyone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a03. Block out a regular time, when you know you are free <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Deciding to work at a regular time when you know you have no conflicts like a Sunday morning is another top tip. You could be finished with work before your housemates are even awake! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">My\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maybe you\u2019ll be applying for your first job or are wondering how to make some extra money. I hope this post has been helpful and given you some confidence in working alongside studying. I can personally say that I\u2019ve gained lots from my time working at bars and cafes, even taking examples from these experiences to my placement interviews! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working a part-time job can be a great way to earn a little extra money whilst studying, but there\u2019s a lot to think about.\u00a0 You might be worried about keeping up with studies, missing out on social activities or that...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1531,"featured_media":6830,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[456,562,104,332,198],"tags":[18],"class_list":["post-6829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-budgeting-finance","category-extra-curricular-uni-projects","category-first-year","category-the-city-of-bath","category-undergraduate","tag-finance-budgeting"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/81\/2021\/09\/muhammad-syafi-al-adam-carO6s-ZGOc-unsplash-2.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1531"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6829"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6829\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6830"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bath.ac.uk\/students\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}