Are You Planning a Study Abroad Journey but Unsure Which Jobs Would Suit International Students? In past blogs, we’ve explored great part-time jobs for international students studying in the US or Canada; now let’s explore six in-demand part-time gigs for international students studying in UK! Stay tuned as next week we outline more exciting part-time opportunities for international students studying in Australia!
*Information in this blog post comes from Indeed and should only be taken as informational material and is expressed in UK pounds.
Courtesy of the University of Surrey.
1. Administrator (£9.97/hour)
Are You Seeking Experience in an Office Environment? Consider Applying as an Administrator Part Time
Attentive Customer Service: Receiving Phone Call, Greeting Visitors and Sending Email. Filing Documents.
Managing Diaries
Administrator roles offer you an excellent opportunity to hone your time management, organizational, written communication and verbal interaction skills – which could set the groundwork for future success across industries should you continue this field.
2. Call Centre Agent (£11.13/hour)
Are you an excellent communicator with great customer service skills? Call centre agents employ their excellent customer service abilities to manage inbound and outbound calls from both parties involved, such as bill payments, support complaints, questions and more. As a call centre agent you would be responsible for:
Researching solutions pertaining to customer inquiries; processing orders, applications and forms requested from customers; identifying and escalate priority issues pertaining to them; recording details regarding inquiries, complaints, comments or actions taken from customer contacts and filling out call notes/call reports when applicable
This role offers flexible hours that are perfect for international students juggling studies and work, not to mention social obligations.
3. Housekeeper (£9.42/hour)
If you prefer being on your feet rather than behind a desk all day, becoming a housekeeper might be just the job for you. In this role, you would:
Clean your living areas from top to bottom: sweep, vacuum, dust and mop – before wiping down countertops, cabinet doors, appliances and sinks in the kitchens as well as all toilets, tubs, mirrors and showers in bathrooms; then iron clothes while folding and ironing as well as cleaning interior windows
Change bed linens Do you enjoy cleaning and organizing? Check out which housekeeping and cleaning companies are in your new city and hire them as potential contractors.
Newcastle University. Courtesy of Newcastle University.
4. Private Tutor (£21.28/hour)
Recognizing students’ individual learning needs
Working with students to help develop specific subjects; Preparing lessons; assigning and correcting homework
Evaluating students’ progress
Discussing results with students or their parents
Preparing and correcting tests
If you dream of becoming a teacher or simply enjoy sharing what knowledge you already possess, becoming a private tutor might be just what is needed to pursue this dream.
As provided by Gov.UK.
5. Warehouse Operative (£10.08/hour)
Keep an eye on inventory Warehouse operatorss enjoy working flexible hours while being able to skip gym classes on occasion due to the physical demands of their job.
6. Barista (£9.47/hour)
Are You Passionate About Coffee? Imagine working at an inviting coffee shop! The atmosphere and aromas will quickly make this an appealing option, and coffee shops tend to hire students due to their flexible scheduling; finding an open position should be relatively straightforward. As a barista, your primary responsibility would be:
Preparing and serving cold and hot beverages such as tea and coffee, specialty and artisan drinks as well as cleaning work utensils, areas, equipment, as well as seating and service areas; as well as suggesting products for customers; suggesting products to them and providing menu descriptions
Assisting customers and taking orders Working in a coffee shop offers many perks beyond an enjoyable atmosphere; many owners offer discounted or complimentary beverages and treats to employees (though please don’t hold us to that).