Part-time jobs
Accessing
the Job Shop, useful links and information on job
hunting
The JobShop advertises
part-time vacancies and vacation work for employers in York and the
surrounding area.
You can access part-time jobs without registering but you
will not be able to receive vacancy information by e-mail. If you
are already registered with any of the Prospects
www.prospects.ac.uk
services, you can use the same username and password to access the
online vacancy service. If you are not registered with Prospects
click on Register me.
Useful links and advice on job hunting
The Career Development Leaflet 'Jobhunting in York and
North Yorkshire' can be downloaded
here.
www.thepress.co.uk The
York Press online and every Wednesday advertises jobs in York and
the surrounding area. Wednesday's edition of the York Press is on
display in the Career Development Office in Holgate.
www.york.gov.uk and
www.northyorks.gov.uk
Both City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council
advertise some part-time jobs on their job vacancy pages. A copy of
the City of York weekly vacancy bulletin is displayed in the Career
Development Office in Holgate.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
advertises local vacancies online. A weekly printout of local
vacancies is displayed in the Career Development Office in
Holgate.
It is possible to find temporary work via recruitment agencies
www.yell.com allow your search
for recruitment agencies via locality.
- Vacancies at York Designer Outlet and York Hospitals are also
displayed in the Career Development Office in Holgate.
- Part-time and temporary staff vacancies are often advertised in
shop, pub, restaurant and cafe windows.
- You can also be proactive and make 'speculative' applications
to local companies.
For help with your CV, job application and advice on interview
skills, make an appointment with the Career Development Team or
attend on of our workshops.
For information and advice on CVs, making applications and
interview skills click here.
National Minimum
Wage
This is currently:
- £4.83 per hour for workers aged 18-21
- £5.80 per hour for workers aged 22+
The Job Shop only advertises vacancies which meet the minimum
wage.
Tax
If you have any queries about tax information can be found
at www.hmrc.gov.uk/students or
you can contact the York Tax Office, Swinson House, 23
Piccadilly,York YO1 9PG
National Insurance
for UK students
All Uk students should have been issued with a National
Insurance Number when they were 16/ You will beed this number
when starting a temporary or part-time job. if you need information
and advice about your National Insurance Number you can contact the
National Insurance Helpline on 0845 915 7006.
Information for
International Students
Check your passport to see whether you are entitled to work in
the UK during your studies. If you have a Tier 4 Student Visa you
are normally entitled to work 20 hours per work during
term-time and full-time during vacations and on work
placements. If you are unsure about your entitlement to work,
contact the International Office at the University.
If you are employed or
looking for work, you must have a NI number (or have at least
applied for one). NI contributions help finance the National Health
Service (NHS). By making contributions, you also build up your
entitlement to certain social security benefits, including the
State Pension.
If you don't already have a NI number you must apply for one:
- as soon as you start work
- as soon as you or your partner claims benefit
To apply for a NI number, you will need to telephone the
Jobcentre plus National Insurance allocation service helpline on
0845 600 0643. They will make sure you need a
number and arrange for you to undertake an
evidence of identity interview.
During this interview you will be asked to supply the following
information:
- name
- address
- telephone number
- nationality
- employer’s name and contact details
- if you are an
overseas student, confirmation that you hold a valid student
visa
- if you are an EEA national, confirmation of your
nationality
You are allowed to work while you are waiting for your NI number
to be issued.
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