There are quite a lot of options for part-time work. Where you can get a job depends on your language skills, personal qualities, and the country where you study. Most often, students work as salespeople, couriers, maids, loaders, or dishwashers. There may be more interesting and well-paying jobs available. For example, at the reception in a hotel. A good part-time job is as a waiter in a bar or restaurant. There you will also get tips, which are often higher than your salary.
How to find a job?
First, you can use homework help to save time for searching for a job on the job board. Second, almost all universities have job centers. They have their job database. Such centers not only help students with the job search but also advise on writing a resume and interviewing. You can also check out special tabs in local newspapers and on the Internet.
United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada
The United Kingdom and Ireland. Not long ago, Britain adopted new reforms to its education system. Thanks to them, it has become easier for students to work while studying. Some universities even have paid internships. As for the average wage, students earn 6-8 pounds per hour. In Ireland, not only students have the right to work, but also those who attend language courses. You may take up an unpaid internship with a prestigious company or work part-time in stores, cafes, petrol stations, etc. The minimum rate per hour is 6 euros. In both countries, you can work 20 hours a week during school hours and 40 hours during vacations.
Canada. It is quite easy to stay in the country for permanent residency after studying there. It is possible to work 20 hours during the studies. The average rate per hour is $8-15 Canadian dollars.
Most colleges have a one-semester paid internship program. Internships pay students about $1,000 per month. Students have 3 months after graduation to look for work. On a work visa, it is possible to remain in the country for another year and then to apply for emigration.
Poland and the Czech Republic
Poland. Unlike other European countries, in Poland, you can work 20 hours during school hours and full-time during vacations. In some part-time jobs, you will even accumulate impressive amounts of money. Jobs in agriculture are very popular among students.
Poles go to work in Germany and Norway for the summer and there is usually a shortage of staff. It is also possible to take paid internships. But in this case, you need to look for internships in your specialty.
Finding a job is not difficult. On the message boards, there are many jobs for students. We want to draw your attention to the fact that not all employers offer official employment. It is better not to agree to such an option for international students. If you are caught, you will not only get kicked out of university but most likely you will be deported.
The Czech Republic. In the Czech Republic, students can work an unlimited number of hours. The main thing is not to neglect your studies. The average salary is $2-4. To find a job, you need to make a resume in Czech. To look for a vacancy, as in other European countries, starting with bulletin boards. There are also special sites (e.g. prace.cz, or jobs.cz). Look for part-time jobs – brigade. Also do not ignore social networks. There are many job search groups on Facebook.
Austria and Germany
In Austria, students can work 10 hours a week for a bachelor’s degree, and 20 hours for a master’s degree. You can earn about 300-400 euros per week. Students can also set themselves up as self-employed and work more hours. But you need to prove that the work does not interfere with your studies.
In Germany, non-EU students without an additional work permit can work for 90 full days or 180 part days per year. If you want to work more than this, you have to ask for Arbeitserlaubnis. The permit will be issued only if the student can prove that it does not interfere with his studies.
As you can see, there are many options for employment abroad. The main thing is not to be afraid of difficulties and achieve what you want.