Are You Wondering Which Jobs Are Ideal For International Students? Read On… We have previously explored great part-time jobs suitable for international students studying in the US or Canada; today, we explore six popular and in-demand part-time gigs available to UK international students pursuing study abroad adventures. Stay tuned as next week we reveal even more fascinating opportunities available in Australia!
*All information found in this blog post comes from Indeed and should only be used as an advisory guideline and in UK pounds.
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1. Administrator (£9.97/hour)
Are You Seeking Office Experience? Consider Becoming an Administrator. In this role, you would be responsible for:
Taken Phone Call, Greeted Visitors and Sent Emails on Filing Documents.
Managing diaries
An administrator position provides an ideal opportunity to develop time management, organizational, written and oral communication skills which could ultimately set you up for future administrator roles in numerous industries should you decide to continue this career path.
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2. Call Centre Agent (£11.13/hour)
Do you enjoy engaging with people and making conversations? Call centre agents use their superior customer service skills to manage inbound and outbound calls for customers, such as bill payments, support complaints and questions from consumers. As an agent at such a center, your role would include:
Researching solutions pertaining to customer needs; Processing orders, applications and forms requested from customers; Establishing priority issues as they arise, whilst documenting all inquiries, complaints, comments and actions taken as well as filling in call notes and call reports
This role offers flexible hours that are perfect for international students balancing study with work responsibilities – plus plenty of fun in between!
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3. Housekeeper (£9.42/hour)
If you prefer moving around more during your day than sitting behind a desk, housekeeping could be an ideal part-time career choice for you. In this role, you would:
Clean the living areas thoroughly by sweeping, vacuuming, dusting and mopping; wiping down counters, cabinet doors, appliances and sinks in the kitchens; disinfecting toilets, bathtubs, mirrors and showers in bathrooms; folding, ironing clothes before ironing them, folding them back for storage purposes, ironing them when ironed; folding ironing clothes before ironing or folding for ironing and mopping interior windows
Change bed linens Do you take pride in cleaning and organizing? Check out which housekeeping and cleaning companies are in your new city that may offer similar services.
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4. Private Tutor (£21.28/hour)
Private tutoring can be one of the highest-paying part-time jobs for international students, paying PS21.28 an hour on average. If you possess expertise in one area and can easily break down difficult concepts for others to comprehend, consider this opportunity as part-time work. As a tutor you would be responsible for:
Recognizing students’ individual learning needs
Working together to enhance specific subjects. Praparing lessons and assigning/correcting homework. Evaluating students’ progress.
Discussing results with students or their parents Preparing and correcting tests
If you want to become a teacher or are simply passionate about sharing what knowledge you already possess, becoming a private tutor might be the path that’s right for you.
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5. Warehouse Operative (£10.08/hour)
- Picking and packing stock for delivery
- Loading products onto vehicles
- Keeping count of stock levels
Not only do warehouse operatives have the perk of working flexible hours, but they can get away with skipping the gym now and then due to the physical demands of the job.
6. Barista (£9.47/hour)
Calling all coffee lovers! Does the thought of working in a cute coffee shop excite you? The environment is pleasant, and the aromas are divine. Coffee shops tend to hire students due to their flexible schedules, so finding an open position should be relatively easy. As a barista, you would be in charge of:
- Preparing and serving cold and hot drinks such as tea and coffee, as well as specialty and artisan beverages
- Sanitizing and cleaning work utensils, areas, and equipment
- Cleaning seating and service areas
- Suggesting products to customers
- Describing menu items
- Serving customers and taking orders
In addition to the enjoyable environment, another benefit of working in a coffee shop is that many owners offer free or discounted coffee and treats to their employees, but don’t hold us to that!