Work while you study
You are expected to be aware of your own study commitments and not to take jobs that will adversely affect your academic work. During term-time, full-time students are not allowed to exceed 16 hours per week for campus-based jobs. We strongly recommend that full-time students work no more than 16 hours per week in total when working for other employers, or if they have employment both on and off campus. If you are worried about taking on paid employment, would like advice on your financial situation, or would like to discuss your options, the Welfare and International Advisers, are there to help. Visit Student Support and Wellbeing reception in Northumberland Building to speak to an adviser.
Please note: If you are applying for work you may be asked to prove your right to work in the UK, see the relevant section for UK/EU and international students. This is a legal requirement and there are specific documents that you must show.
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- Help you find vacancies - go to Jobs online for the latest jobs and volunteering opportunities. Jobs include holiday work, one-off jobs, short term projects, term time part-time and full time vacation work.
- Give you advice and information on applying for jobs, writing CVs. Go to making applications or visit the Careers Centre and speak with a member of the information team or a Careers Adviser.
- Help you make the most of your work experience - develop your skills.
- Give limited support if you have problems with your employer, or point you in the right direction to find appropriate help.
Job Search - Student Jobs
- local newspapers - check local papers (Evening Chronicle on Thursdays, also available to view in the Careers Centre.Give limited support if you have problems with your employer, or point you in the right direction to find appropriate help.
- adverts in shop windows - especially for retail work, or approach shop managers and ask them to keep your details on file to contact you when a vacancy arises.
- Newcastle City Council Jobs Bulletin - advertises both full and part-time vacancies. Includes work in schools, libraries and leisure centres. Apply to join the register, tel: 0191 211 5205 or email jobshop@newcastle.gov.uk. Or visit the Job Shop on the ground floor of the Civic Centre
- Be creative - consider building up networks, who are the graduate recruiters? Could they offer a part time job while you study, look at when you graduate for other sources.
