Part time, vacation work, placements & internships

 ‘Make the most of the opportunities offered to you as a student, for example exchange programmes, work placements, community involvement etc.  All these things may take a bit of effort, or mean operating outside your comfort zone, but you will never get quite the same opportunities again and you'll get so much out of them, on a personal level, as well as adding to your CV.  It's a tough world out there, so equip yourself with as much as you can do while you have the support of the university.’  Sally Tait, LLP/ERASMUS Manager, Oxford Brookes International

An essential requirement of all employers of graduates is work experience. As well as providing you with extra income, a job will enable you to gain this useful, practical experience and develop transferable skills to boost your CV. But don't just take our word for it: see what our employer profiles have to say. Opportunities are available in a variety of forms: part time jobs; vacation work; internships; project work; short placements. Whatever you undertake is useful, from a job in a local bar to a role directly related to your studies. For help in identifying what these skills are click here. For vacancies check our TalentBank

Careers Centre Leaflet: Part Time Work

Hot tips on work experience, internships and placements

Further sources of vacancies