Are You Thinking About Study Abroad But Unsure Which Jobs Would Suit International Students? Read on. In our previous blogs we explored great part-time gigs suited for international students studying in the US or Canada; today’s blog highlights six popular and in-demand part-time gigs students should consider in the UK; next week will feature more exciting employment options tailored towards international students studying there!
1. Administrator (£9.97/hour)
Are You Seeking Experience in an Office Environment? Consider Applying as an Administrator
- Taking phone calls
- Greeting visitors
- Sending emails
- Filing documents
- Managing diaries
2. Call Centre Agent (£11.13/hour)
Are you an engaging conversationalist with great customer service skills? Call center agents use these talents to handle both inbound and outbound calls for bill payments, support complaints, questions or general support needs. As an agent in a call Centre you would be responsible for fulfilling these demands as well as others like:
Researching Solutions
(R) to Customer Requests, processing orders, applications and forms requested from customers
(A) whilst simultaneously
(B) identifying and escalate priority issues / incidents as required;
R (Record Details of Inquiries Complaints Comments Action taken as well as Call Notes Reports);
3. Housekeeper (£9.42/hour)
If you prefer being on your feet rather than sitting behind a desk all day, a part-time job as a housekeeper might be perfect for you. In this role, you would:
- Sweep, vacuum, dust, and mop the living areas
- Wipe down the counters, cabinet doors, appliances, and sinks in the kitchens
- Clean the toilets, bathtubs, mirrors, and showers in the bathrooms
- Wash, fold, and iron clothes
- Clean interior windows
- Change bed linens
4. Private Tutor (£21.28/hour)
Private tutoring can be one of the highest-paying part-time jobs for international students. If you possess expertise in any specific subject area and are adept at breaking down complex information into easily digestible forms, private tutoring could be a lucrative side gig. As a tutor, your duties would include:
- Recognizing students’ individual learning needs
- Working with students to enhance their skills in specific subjects
- Preparing lessons and assigning and correcting homework
- Evaluating students’ progress
- Discussing the results with students or their parents
- Preparing and correcting tests
5. Warehouse Operative (£10.08/hour)
Are you eager to get their hands dirty? A part-time role as a warehouse operative could be exactly what’s needed! In this capacity, duties include picking and packing products for delivery as well as loading vehicles with products as well as monitoring stock levels.
6. Barista (£9.47/hour)
Are You Passionate about Coffee? Working at an Enduring Cafe Can Be Exciting and Engaging.
Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages such as tea and coffee as well as specialty and artisan beverages. Cleaning work utensils, equipment, seating areas and service areas; providing products suggestions to customers; outlining menu items for description; taking orders.