Juggling undergraduate study with a part-time job is demanding…
Plan, plan, plan
The best way to achieve a work/study/life balance is to be ruthless about organizing your time so that your priorities don’t suffer.
Keep everyone informed
If you have a part-time job it’s inevitable that there will be times when your studies need to take precedence, during exam time, for example. If you work regular times, give your employer as much notice as possible that you will need more time during this period and try to negotiate a solution.
Added benefits from part-time work
The benefits of the experience and skills you will gain from part-time work are huge and say a lot about you to future employers. It will help you to sharpen your transferable skills such as teamworking, leadership and negotiation. Many recruiters consider relevant work experience an important part of a CV and some will not interview candidates without it.
Plan your time effectively
Taking on the extra responsibility of a part-time job won’t make excelling in your studies impossible, but you’ll need to be highly organized and have good time management to make it happen.
Consider your schedule
However, before applying for any part-time job, you should first think about your study schedule. ‘Be clear at interview about the hours and days that you can work,’ recommends Gemma. ‘Employers will often expect employees with part-time jobs to be flexible and work more hours during busy periods.
Source link: https://targetjobs.co.uk/internships/advice/275089-balancing-study-and-part-time-work
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