Part-time jobs are not only a way of earning money alongside your degree but also an excellent way to gain work experience that you can include on your CV when applying for graduate roles or placements. There a range of opportunities to apply for in the local area from bar/restaurant work to retail and admin, or you may find a role in an industry that relates to your area of interest and degree subject.
On the JobShop we advertise part-time vacancies in Huddersfield and the surrounding area, as well as volunteering roles.
Book an appointment with a member of the Careers team for help with applying and finding part-time work.
Find guidance when building your CV, writing a cover letter or completing an application form for a part-time role.
Graduate employers really value your degree but also want to see additional evidence of your practical abilities through work experience, volunteering or extra-curricular activities. Work experience is a great way to develop key employability skills, put theory from your course into practice, build a network, identify job sectors that you may be interested in pursuing when you graduate and get a work-based reference which is vital for your CV.
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