Working while studying can be a great way to gain useful work experience, learn new skills, and earn some money. You could also consider volunteering. This section explains where to look for opportunities.
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Our handy guide Finding Part-Time Work covers where to look for part-time, seasonal and casual work in the local area.
Part-time jobs at the University of Cumbria
All vacancies at the University of Cumbria are advertised at: https://jobs.cumbria.ac.uk/ including periodic recruitment for paid student ambassadors.
Here are two useful guides with information and advice about the different work experience options.
Targetjobs: Your work experience options: shadowing, internship and much more
Prospects: Work experience and internships
Internships provide invaluable insights into specific roles and industries; they will help you determine whether a job is right for you, while also helping you gain useful transferable skills and work experience.
Internships can last from a week to a year depending on the sector and the employer and are usually undertaken over the summer months or after graduation. Employers can use periods of work experience to assess capability and often recruit from their interns.
For more information on internships, where to find suitable opportunities and what your rights as an intern are, check out the following links:
Virtual Internships
A virtual internship is a way of undertaking work experience with an employer but it is done digitally and remotely rather than in person. While virtual internship opportunities share many similarities with in-person internships, their online nature allows participants to work with organisations across the country, even globally.
Targetjobs: A student’s guide to virtual internships in the UK
Volunteering is any activity that involves spending time, unpaid, doing something that aims to benefit the community, environment or individuals who are not related to you. It’s a great way to:
You can find volunteering opportunities on My Career Enriched your career hub and receive regular bulletins with new opportunities.
Other useful links for volunteering include:
You can also gain recognition for your volunteering through the Career Ahead Award.
The Disability Confident Scheme run by the UK government, encourages employers to take extra steps to make their workplaces inclusive and accessible for disabled people.
Look for the “Disability Confident” logo on job adverts, application forms or the employers website. This indicates the employer is committed to employing disabled people and may offer a guaranteed interview if you meet the minimum job requirements.
Scope – Finding disability-friendly employers
Myplus Students Club helps students and graduates with disabilities land their dream job. Find out more about their essential advice and employer contacts.
Need more help? Go to our Inclusion pages here
