The Careers Service is here to support you with job search, whether it's a part time job to fit around your studies, an internship to boost your experience, or future employment after the graduation.
Working part time is an excellent way of gaining valuable experience that could help you to stand out from the crowd when you start applying for graduate opportunities. Casual work in any sector will help you develop employability skills vital for your future employers such as communication, teamwork, problem solving or organisational skills. Furthermore, it is your opportunity to demonstrate your work ethic, motivation and initiative - all of which are highly desirable by graduate employers.
Students looking for part time or temporary jobs
Despite the current crisis, many companies, from supermarket chains, delivery companies to food producers, are recruiting casual and part-time workers to cover staff shortages. The careers service are advertising these current vacancies and also offering online advice via skype, telephone or Zoom – log onto MyCareer or email careers@plymouth.ac.uk. If you are considering work during this period please consider your own health along with the health of others you live with before accepting a role.