PART TIME JOBS PACK
exeter.ac.uk/careers
PART TIME JOBS PACK Welcome to the part time jobs pack which aims to give you a list of resources and ideas to assist you with finding casual employment whilst you study. SET YOUR PREFERENCES Don’t forget to set your preferences when you log in to My Career Zone so you receive options tailored to your interests and needs!
MY CAREER ZONE Check out the ‘jobs’ section on My Career Zone. We regularly add casual work opportunities here which can help you gain transferable skills and earn extra money whilst your studying.
GUIDANCE The University recommends students only work for a maximum of 15 hours for undergraduates and 6 hours for postgraduates per week during term time to reduce impact on your studies.
STUDENT AMBASSADOR SCHEME Student ambassadors are booked to work on a wide range of events and activities throughout the year. This is a great scheme to join if: – You want to share your university experiences with others – Want flexible work that fits well around your study commitments – Want to enhance your existing skillset and increase your employability – Want to get paid! Student ambassadors earn £10.08 and £10.78 Visit exeter.ac.uk/ambassadors to find out more about the scheme, hear from previous ambassadors and apply.
STUDENT CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP (SCP) OPPORTUNITIES The Student Campus Partnership scheme can provide you with valuable on-campus paid work experience that develops your skills, knowledge and experience that can even count towards your Exeter Award. Typically an SCP will work 15 hours per week during term time and 36.5 hours per week during the vacation periods, earning between £10.42 and £10.58
You may find a mixture of campus based and remote working opportunities available as a result of many university teams now working more from home. Visit http://bit.ly/Zj1Z6D to find out more and don’t forget to sign up to the SCP bulletin to receive a regular list of SCP vacancies!
STUDENT BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS (SBP) OPPORTUNITIES Each year the University of Exeter assists the recruitment of ambitious students into off-campus employment. The internships are available throughout the year, offering part-time hours during term-time and up to full-time hours during vacation periods. Roles could be advertised in the workplace but you may also find remote working opportunities you can undertake from home. We will advertise internships from all sectors including Marketing, IT, Web Development, PR, Technical or Environmental Issues, Engineering, Market Research, Business
Planning, Accounts. All positions will receive at least National Minimum Wage, although some employers will offer more £££! Visit http://bit.ly/1nQ1irb to find out more. Be sure to sign up for the SBP bulletin to receive a regular list of SBP vacancies!
CASUAL ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS One of the easiest ways in which you can earn some extra money is by buying or making a product and selling this for extra profit. Take a look at our guide online for ideas on how to make some extra cash: https://bit.ly/CasualEntrepreneur
THE FALMOUTH AND EXETER STUDENTS’ UNION Look out for positions regularly posted by Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union for part time and casual work opportunities on their website. Visit thesu.org.uk/jobs to view current vacancies. The Students’ Union also advertise local volunteering opportunities on their volunteering portal. thesu.org.uk/studentopportunities/volunteering
FX PLUS Falmouth Exeter Plus (FX Plus) is the shared services delivery partner of Falmouth University (Falmouth) and the University of Exeter (UoE) in Cornwall. Jobs typically involve bar work, retail and cleaning. To find out more and search for current vacancies visit http://bit.ly/2PLFS3I
If your CV is looking a bit light on work experience, volunteering is a fantastic way to build new skills, understanding and confidence in readiness for your next job application. Employers are looking for candidates with a range of experiences, volunteering with community arts projects, young people, the elderly, conservation projects or other types of charity work can really help your future job applications.
LOCAL RETAILERS AND HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES Here is a list of just some of the local employers in the Falmouth and Truro area. Make sure your CV is up to scratch and contact them to see if they have any positions available.
TRURO RETAIL
Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Debenhams, Fat Face, JD Sports, River Island, Topshop, Office, Primark, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Wilko, Saltrock, Superdrug, Schuh, Waterstones, Rolys Fudge Pantry, Truro Arts Company, Vans, Superdry, Lush, HMV, Uneeka, The Body Shop. Deichman, Moshulu, Pandora, Seasalt, Jack Wills, tReds, Post Office, Animal, Next, Cotswold outdoor, Lakeland, L’Occitane en Provence, TK Maxx, Holland and Barrett, Boots, WH Smith, The White Company, Whirlwind Sports, Pennyworth’s, The Great Cornish Food Store, Waitrose, The Works, Joules, White Stuff, Steamer Trading, Mallets Home Hardware, Mountain Warehouse, New Look, Clarks, Hall for Cornwall, Ladbrokes, Carphone Warehouse, Card Factory, Poundland, Argos, Hawkins Bazaar, Claire’s Accessories, Accessorize, WTW Cinemas, Whistlefish Gallery, Marks and Spencer.
HOSPITALITY J D Wetherspoon, KFC, Archie Browns, Hubbox, Zafiros, Sam’s in the City, The Old Grammar School, Xen Noodle Bar, Shake Shack, Vanilla, Rowe Bakery and Café, Costa, The Old Cheese Shop, Pizza Express, Mannings, Vertigo, Warrens Bakery, The Cornish Food Box, The Old Warehouse, The Britannia Inn, Bustopher Jones, Oggy Oggy Pasty Shop, The Office, Dominos, The Cornish Vegan, Craftworks Street Kitchen, Sonder, B Juicy, Ask Italian, Lilys of Truro, The Cornish Catering Co., Emily’s, Café Nero, Café Uneeka, Bunters.
FALMOUTH RETAIL
Ann’s Cottage, Whistlefish Gallery, Trespass Falmouth, Fat Willy’s Surf Shack, Quba &Co, Princess Pavillions, Ships and Castles, RNLI, Phoenix Cinema, Lidl, Tesco Express, Fat Face, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, Wilko, Saltrock, Superdrug, Rolys Fudge Pantry, Moshulu, Pandora, Seasalt, Post Office, Holland and Barrett, Boots, WH Smith, The Works, Joules, New Look, Clarks, Ladbrokes, Carphone Warehouse, Card Factory, Poundland, Argos.
HOSPITALITY Gylly Beach Café, Bahama Mamas, Toast, Koffiji Café, Dolly’s, The Greenhouse, Espressini, Good Vibes, Huddle Café, Harbour View, The Boathouse, The Shed, Jacob’s Ladder, 5 Degrees West, The Quayside Inn, Oddfellows Arms, Balti Curries, Pasty Shack, Harbour Lights Fish and Chips, Brothers Pizza, KFC, Nepalese Gurkha, Bayside Grill, The Cornish Bakery, Rick Stein’s Fish. The Meat Counter, Rising Dragon, Un_rap, Baker Toms, Picnic Cornwall, The Natural Store.
LOCAL NEWSPAPERS Check out local newspapers for part time jobs being advertised. – The Falmouth Packet (out Wednesday) – West Briton (out Thursday) – Cornwall Live (online)
CORNWALL STAFF AGENCY Cornwall Staff Agency regularly post job vacancies within the county. Visit cornwallstaffagency.co.uk to browse available positions or get in touch with a member of their recruitment team who can assist you with finding work.
INDEED Indeed is an online jobs search which can help you find vacancies that can be categorised by title, location and contract type (i.e. part-time). Visit indeed.co.uk to search for current vacancies.
Gov.uk The government jobs database also advertises a range of jobs that can be searched for by title, location and contract type (i.e. part-time). To browse current vacancies visit gov.uk/find-a-job
BUS AND TRAIN TIMETABLES Don’t panic if you don’t have a car, there are alternative transport options which can help you get around the county and widen your employment opportunities! Great Western Railway GWR run the rail service between Falmouth and Truro. This is a direct service which takes on average 24 minutes. Trains run from approximately 6.30am – 11pm. Season tickets and railcards are available to help save some pennies ££! Visit the Trainline or Great Western Railway websites to search timings, prices and alternative routes.
First Kernow First Kernow run the local bus services between Falmouth and Truro. The U1 (Falmouth – Truro via Penryn, Penryn Campus, Carnon Downs) and the U2 (Falmouth – Redruth via Penryn, Penryn Campus and Lanner) begin running from approximately 6am – 11pm. Visit the First Group website to find bus timetables for these services as well as other routes within the county.
Career Zone Skills Sessions Take advantage of our weekly skills sessions and employer/alumni events and give yourself the best possible chance of securing a job!
Don’t forget our CV, Covering Letter and Application Form Checking Service.
Take a look at our employability event listings on My Career Zone mycareerzone.exeter.ac.uk or have a browse through the online resources on My Career Zone Digital which offer guidance with application forms, CVs, covering letters, interviews and more.
If you’re applying for a job then the Career Zone team are happy to check over your CV, covering letter or application form before you send it off. You can book an appointment online through My Career Zone. mycareerzone.exeter.ac.uk/students/login These appointments last 15 minutes.
GETTING A NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER National Insurance Numbers are free, do not pay for one! Everyone who works in the UK in a regular paid role is required to have a National Insurance (NI) Number which is a unique personal reference number for all your tax/employment affairs. Your National Insurance Contributions vary depending on how much you earn.
If you are an international or EEA student and are intending to get paid employment in the UK, we suggest applying for a NI number once you start looking for work. To apply you will need to contact 0800 141 2075 or visit gov.uk/apply-national-insurance-number If you have any questions about completing the form please book an appointment with our team on My Career Zone.
FURTHER SUPPORT • International students are advised to read the Career Zone’s international job advice pages and may also find International Student Support useful. For further support please feel free to book a job advice appointment with the Career Zone team exeter.ac.uk/careers/internationalstudents
• With the exception of research participation all employment advertised on My Career Zone is paid at least National Minimum Wage (NMW).
• For advice on funding, housing, problems with your course you should contact The Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union, seek advice from your Personal Tutor or contact the Peter Lanyon Info Point on info.penryn@ex.ac.uk
• If you are looking for work experience then taking part in volunteering and curriculum based placement modules are great ways to develop skills, knowledge and confidence for your future job applications.
Cornwall Career Zone Level 0, The Exchange, Penryn Campus, Cornwall, TR10 9FE
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest jobs, events and opportunities from the Career Zone
Tel: 01326 253735 Email: cc-careers@exeter.ac.uk exeter.ac.uk/careers
cornwallcareerzone
UoECornwallCareers
2020ESEC018
• If you are unsure about the legality of your employment please speak to the Career Zone team.
EVENTS & NETWORKING Panel Events P a n e l e v e n t s a r e a g r e a t wa y t o f i n d o u t mo r e a b o u t a c a r e e r s e c t o r y o u ’ r e interested in. Hear about the career p a t h s o u r a l u mn i h a v e t a k e n a f t e r graduating from the University of Exeter and ask your career questions!
Skills Sessions Ou r s k i l l s f o c u s e d t r a i n i n g s e s s i o n s c o v e r a wi d e r a n g e o f e mp l o y a b i l i t y topics to help you find, and secure, y o u r d r e a m c a r e e r . T op i c s we c o v e r include job hunting, using LinkedIn, i n t e r v i e w s u c c e s s & ma n y mo r e .
Presentations E a c h y e a r we h o s t a r a n g e o f t o p e mp l o y e r s wh o wa n t t o s h a r e t h e i r o p p o r t u n i t i e s wi t h c u r r e n t s t u d e n t s . R e c r u i t e r s wi l l a l s o c o v e r wh a t i t ’ s l i k e t o wo r k a t t h e i r o r g a n i s a t i o n a n d o f f e r t h e i r t i p s f o r s u c c e s s i n t h e r e c r u i t me n t process.
Log on to My Career Zone to view all our events here at the Penryn campus!