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Finding
s part time job is important to you as a foreign student.
It helps you tide over the inevitable financial crunches
you might suffer during your course period.
Here are a few ways you could find the right part time job.
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Networking:
80% of jobs available
are never advertised. Nowadays it seems, the best way
to secure a job is to spread the word that you are looking
for one. So do not hesitate to let everyone - family,
friends, even mere acquaintances - know that you are searching
for work.
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- Targeted
Search:
You might ask for part time positions in companies that interest
you. If they aren't hiring, they might be able to tell you who
is.
- Newspapers:
Provincial, community or employment papers are obvious mediums
to use for finding a job.
- Campus
Newspapers: Although the number of job postings in
campus newspapers are not generally substantial, it is worth
a try.
- Bulletin
Boards:
Campus are not short of bulletin boards, whether official -
such as the ones in the departmental offices and the SUB - or
unofficial - such as those at the bus loop. Many casual jobs
are posted this way.
- Temp
Agencies: This is particularly good if you have clerical-type
office skills, and if your schedule accommodates the hours required.
- The
Internet: The way to go nowadays is online. There
are hundreds of job banks and employment databases available.
See "Job Search Databases" for some useful links.
You may also choose to post your resume online so employers
can find you.
- Create
Your Own Job:
If you have a special talent or skill that others may be interested
in, you have a potential job inside of you! Tutoring or teaching
your area of expertise can be a great part-time job. It also
means being your own boss, and creating a flexible schedule.
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