Part Time Job in UK for International Student - How to get easily?

If I could make a list of all my worries about coming to study in the UK and serial them, the stress of securing a part-time job as an international student would come second (first would be getting accepted into a university in London specifically). I planned to bare my living expenses after I come here so finding a well-paid part-time job in London was very crucial for me. 

When I was in my home country, I heard a lot of "advice" from people. Some told me very easily I could get a job, whereas others said it; has become harder after the pandemic. I was worried and it felt overwhelming. But then after navigating for a month or so, I could land a job that didn't only pay well but also provided me the chance to travel around London and see beautiful places.  

So this blog is going to be all about breaking myths and a guide to finding part-time jobs in the UK as an international student. 

Work Permit for International Students in the UK 

Every Student under the Tier-4 Visa is permitted to Work for either 10 hours or 20 hours each week during their term time. And on the vacation period, they are allowed to work 40 hours per week. However, for doing so every student must get a permission letter from their college or university, stating they are eligible to work full-time during that period. 

10 part-time jobs in the UK for international students

It's true that most of us have no idea what kind of part-time jobs to look for. Maybe back home, none of us have the experience of working in such a profession but I'd advise everyone to keep an open mind and not undermine any work. One of the best things about the UK is that every person is equally respected here despite what they do or where they are from. 

10 most popular part-time jobs for international students:

1. Hospitality Assistant/Waiter: £9/hour on average    

2. Teaching Assistant: £9.85/hour on average  

3. Tutor: £24.50/hour on average  

4. Security:  £10.62/hour on average 

5. Retail Worker: £9.34/hour on average  

6. Translator: £12.58/hour on average  

7. Research Assistant: £14.49/hour on average  

8. Hotel Receptionist: £8.97/hour on average  

9. Barista: £8.72/hour on average 

10. Kitchen Assistant £9.75/hour on average 

Where to Find a Part-Time Job? 

If you're wondering which group of advisors told me the right thing about whether finding a job is easy or not, it's both. If you aimlessly navigate around London, going to stores and asking if they have vacancies, it will cost you time and energy. Not to mention, getting rejected in person might make you feel more demotivated too. 

But if you know the right places to tap on, it shouldn't be too hard to find a job quickly. 

Online job portals like StudentJob, Indeed, and Save the Student - feature hundreds of jobs for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.  

The shortcut to securing a part-time job in London easily as an international student is to get recruited by an agency that provides workers all throughout the city! The pay is usually a bit more than the minimum wage and you get a chance to work in different places exploring London while doing so. 

Few Agencies to look for: 

1) Hospitality/Event/Kitchen Staff: 

 - Hospitality Pro LTD

 - Off To Work

 - Host 

2) Teaching: 

    - Protocol Education

    - Qualitech 

    - Reeson Education

3) Security

  - Labour Hire Solutions

  - Mango Solutions Recruitment

Life in London is not an easy one. You should be mentally prepared before coming here that you've to do physical hard work.
Sometimes maybe weeks will go by without getting any proper rest; esp when the submission and exam season is going on. But always remember, why are you doing this. Don't lose hope and don't stop the fight. The end result, when your life will come together, will be worth it!