Job hunting

Hi there,

At least one student has expressed an interest in getting a part-time job. I think this is a great idea as in addition to earning extra money you can really improve your English! It's very common for British students to work part-time and study so there are plenty of possibilities. Ok so you won't find your dream job, but any kind of work, paid or un-paid, will look great on your cv.

Here are some ideas:-

• Go into your nearest Job Centre(http://www.192.com/directory.cfm/MANCHESTER/JOBCENTRE) and make an appointment to speak to someone (a good excuse to practise your communication skills?) about the various options open to you.

• Try recruitment agencies like Blue Arrow - http://www.yell.com/ucs/UcsSearchAction.do?scrambleSeed=2177207&keywords=&companyName=blue+arrow&location=Manchester&search=SEARCH&searchType=advance&M=0&atoz=on

• Or you can apply to shops, cafes, restaurants, hotels etc. directly, you just have to go in, smile and ask if they have any job vacancies at the moment. Allocate yourself a morning or an afternoon, and take plenty of copies of your cv with you.

With it coming up to Christmas there are plenty of opportunities for work .... round about now the Christmas market in Albert Square gets started, it would be a fun place to work so why not ask there?

• Finally, there is always the voluntary option. There is a volunatary bureau - Communi - right by the MMU Student Union http://www.communi.org.uk/, they are always happy to chat to you about the various options.

GOOD LUCK!!