Find the right job

Many universities and colleges provide information and contacts for students looking for work whilst they are studying. You can also use the Job Centre Plus service, employment agencies, and classified adverts in newspapers and online.student working in lecture

As an example of the types of jobs undertaken by students, one university lists vacancies in administration, information technology, bar work, waiting on tables, telemarketing, market research, retail and driving.

If you work for a large company, you may also find the added benefit of being able to work for them in your home town during the holidays or vice versa.

The largest single area of employment is retail, where there is more demand for flexible part-time workers. The checkouts of all-night supermarkets can provide the kind of nightlife that you may not have expected! Although it might be tempting to take on lots of shifts, there's no point getting extra cash if it ruins your chances of studying. You need to get the balance right, so don't burn yourself out. If you do secure employment whilst studying, check that your employer meets their legal obligations to you - conditions of service and health and safety provision.