Work

Guidance on finding student jobs and preparing for graduate employment. Articles cover applications, interviews, workplace relationships and understanding employment basics.

Bar and Restaurant Work: Ownership of Tips

Tips belong to staff, not employers, and whether they're pooled in a tronc or kept individually depends on your workplace setup.

Contract of Employment as a Student

Make sure you get a written employment contract before starting any job as a student to protect your legal rights.

Creating a CV and Cover Letter

Write a CV and cover letter that actually gets you noticed by employers without stretching the truth.

Dressing for an Interview

Practical tips for choosing interview clothes that match your industry and help you feel confident without overthinking it.

Employment Reviews

Employment reviews feel scary but they're actually a chance to talk about your performance and future with your boss, here's how to prepare.

Finding a Part-Time Job That Will Suit You the Most

Figure out why you want to work part-time, then match it to a job that fits your schedule, pay needs and goals.

Finding Flexible Employment

Part time work can ease money stress for students by fitting around your schedule, with flexible hours and shifts to match your availability.

Finding Meaningful Work Experience

Get hands-on experience in your chosen field while building practical skills and professional connections before your career starts.

Getting Along with Co-Workers

You spend more time with coworkers than family, so learning to get along with them makes work better for everyone.

Looking for a Job Overseas

UK students are looking abroad for work as jobs at home become scarce and pay drops, here's how to search, apply and prepare to move overseas.

Lunch and Dinner Interviews

How to handle lunch and dinner interviews without letting table manners or fancy menus throw you off balance.

Networking as a Student

How to build your professional network as a student by managing your image, choosing the right venues and following up with contacts.

Questionnaire: Do You Have a Professional Image?

Take this quick questionnaire to see if you're projecting a professional image to potential employers and connections.

Reference Letters

Reference letters are written recommendations from past employers or contacts that verify your experience and help convince employers you're the right fit.

The Basics on Interning and Shadowing as a Student

Get the lowdown on what interning and shadowing actually involve and how they can boost your career prospects as a student.

Tips and Advice for Successful Job Interviews

Practical tips for dressing well, showing up prepared, and making a strong first impression at job interviews.

Tips and Advice on Finding Your First Graduate Job

Get practical advice on how to clarify what you want and prepare your documents for your first graduate job search.

Your Working Wardrobe

Pick the right clothes for your office by matching what people actually wear at traditional, relaxed, or creative workplaces.