There are many challenges that students will have to deal with during their time at university. From learning how to budget effectively to working out the key things to consider when house hunting for a student property, there will be many new experiences to contend with and potential difficulties to overcome. Another daunting prospect for many students will be when the time comes to look for a job.
Searching for a job whilst studying can be a gruelling task with often a lot of hoops to jump through. It can be even more overwhelming if you are searching for a job having already graduated. Thankfully, we have created a list of websites and services you can use to aid you in your job search. Whether you are a current student looking to find part time work or a summer internship, or whether you are a graduate that is looking for their first leap into working life – you can hopefully find something beneficial in this blog post!
StudentJob
If you are looking for a part time job that is aimed specifically at students, then this is the go-to website. StudentJob covers all major cities in the UK and there is even some international opportunities! The jobs that are listed are mainly part time or summer roles, however they also have some graduate roles and internships available.
Syft
Syft isn’t directly aimed at students, however the service focuses on temp work which may suit the needs of a lot of students.
Syft is a relatively new up and coming platform that allows job seekers to pick up temporary work with no minimum shift requirements or long-term contracts. There’s a bunch of different types of jobs available, including hospitality, healthcare and retail.
Student Employment Services
Student Employment Services (SES) mainly focus on offering internships and placements to students whilst they are actively studying. SES can provide you with the opportunity to gain some first-hand working experience alongside your studies. There is also a selection of graduate jobs available, so it is worth checking in with SES.
Save the Student
This website is a great resource for all students regarding all kinds of information. They also have their own graduate job search crawler, which you can use to find the most popular graduate job roles available in the UK. They also advertise summer jobs and internships that may appeal to students.
Milkround
Milkround is one of the most well known job search websites and lists hundreds of jobs including placements, internships, graduate roles and part time work.
As well as listing a range of jobs, Milkround also has sections dedicated to providing great application and interview advice, as well as tips for improving your CV. If you’re struggling with your job search, it can be worth having a read through Milkround to try and pick up some tips that can benefit you.
Prospects
Prospects has often been the go-to job search service for a lot of graduates, as it is part of the Higher Education Career Services Unit. The prospects team works closely with universities, and they have created a website filled with useful information regarding what steps you can take as you enter your career path. The job search function on prospects is extensive and can help you narrow down exactly what you’re looking for.
TARGETjobs
TARGETjobs is another well-known service that has a huge range of jobs available including placements, internships and graduate roles. The website is easy to navigate and simple to use, so you can easily find the jobs that are likely to appeal to you the most.
Jobs.ac.uk
This is another useful website that focuses solely on jobs targeting university graduates. Jobs.ac.uk also allows you to search for PhD opportunities for anyone looking to move further down the educational path.
Caterer.com
Caterer is an ideal service if you are specifically looking for jobs in the hospitality and catering industry. To make things easier, you can tailor the job search and look for specific types of hospitality such as hotels, bars and restaurants.
Graduate Recruitment Bureau
The Graduate Recruitment Bureau (GRB) is the ideal place to start looking for graduate jobs, and they are the leading recruiters for grad roles in the UK. There are a range of different job opportunities listed with the GRB, as well as some internships and placements.
If you aren’t sure where to start with your job search, some of the listed websites offer career guidance advice, which can help you to discover what kind of role may suit you best. It can also be beneficial to get in touch with your university’s career guidance department, as they can help you create and improve your CV, whilst also helping you find the direction you want to go in with your career.
