Part time work
Part time work
Part time work is certain to add to your employability.
You may have part time work in a field not related to your studies or be working in your profession whilst you are gaining qualifications. Either way, working part time demonstrates certain personal qualities such as time management skills in balancing work and study commitments or the ability to work in a team and/or independently. These will be valuable to highlight in your CV.
Working part time also offers you the opportunity to close any skills gaps and gain experience relevant to your desired career. Previous worksheets will have helped you identify your skill set and target areas for your development.
In taking on part time work, whether study related or not, it is vital that you keep all your commitments in balance. You don't want to be in a position where a vital piece of study conflicts with your work roster. The LTU has resources to help in managing your time and workload.
Make sure that you accurately record your achievements from your work. Each achievement helps you demonstrate your skills to your next prospective employer.
It is expected that any casual work will be dealt with in the same way as full employment, that is, in accordance with the conditions imposed by the Australian Taxation Office, Superannuation, Immigration Department, relevant state and federal industrial awards and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
The following websites will help you find out more about your work rights and provide assistance with employment issues:
- SafeWork SA - For help with industrial relations matters, workers rights, awards and enterprise agreements, etc.
- The Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia
- Office of the Employee Ombudsman - assists if you feel you are being treated unfairly at work.
- SA Unions -The Young Workers Legal Service, for assistance in employment issues for under 30s.
International students are particularly advised to seek information on employment from:
- StudyAdelaide -A useful resource for international students.
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship - For information about work visas and other important information for international students.
Find part time work
If you have worked through this tool you will have developed a good sense of the value of part time work, and will have an up to date resume based on the STARL model - to recap, see sections my personality, skills, balance, and record my achievements.
Here are some excellent links for searching for part time or casual work.
You can also
- Approach local businesses with your resume and a cover letter
- Look on local community notice boards
- Search for target employers through your yellow pages
- Ask your network
- Find out if your professional association advertises vacancies