Part-time or temporary work may be necessary to boost your bank balance, but it is also an opportunity to improve your CV and develop the skills and experiences that graduate employers look for.

Read on for key things to consider in your job search, top tips for making applications, and a live feed of part-time vacancies currently available on CareerHub.

Important things to consider before starting your part-time job search

Finding part-time work

Opportunities on campus

A number of part-time positions on campus are advertised between June and November.

Many of the part-time work opportunities at LSE are posted on CareerHub. For a full list of current vacancies on campus and beyond, please visit the Part-Time Jobs section of CareerHub.

Want to work at LSESU? The School’s SU posts their part-time vacancies on their own website – for more details, visit the LSESU website.

Opportunities across London and beyond:

As on campus vacancies are highly competitive, it can be a good idea to apply for part-time roles off campus too. 

Here are a few vacancies currently on CareerHub that you might like to check out, including some available with LSE departments:

In addition to browsing roles on CareerHub, you also might like to check out the following jobs boards for other part-time roles:

• e4s
• Broke in London
• Jooble
• Save the Student
• StudentJob UK
• Totaljobs
• Artsjobs (great for front of house part-time roles in London’s arts/theatre/music venues, often part-time and evening work. Just select ‘paid, ‘part-time’ and ‘London’.)
• Indeed Flex app
• Job Today app

Prefer to visit local businesses to hand out your CV or ask about opportunities? You might like to check out the various interactive maps on the Visit London website for inspiration of organisations to approach.

A note on agencies: Temping agencies can be a good option for work during holidays or evenings, but you'll need to take a proactive approach and contact them regularly to ask for work after your initial registration.

Top tips for applying for part-time jobs

Found a role you want to apply for? Here are some top tips for making your applications shine:

• If the role requires a CV and cover letter as part of the application, make sure you submit something that is adjusted to meet the person specification of the role.
• When meeting an employer, whether face-to-face or by phone, make sure you prepare what you want to say and dress appropriately – first impressions count!
• If the application involves an application form instead of or in addition to a CV, make sure you have your key details to hand, including your telephone number, email address, and details about your experience and availability (including the dates of any relevant previous work you might have done).
• If you’re applying for multiple different part-time roles, it’s a good idea to keep a notebook or spreadsheet with details of different roles you’re applying to, including the job title and key points from the person specification.
• If something isn’t clear in the job description, do reach out to the hiring contact to ask for more information – with part-time roles, this could be more information about the days or hours you might be expected to work, for example.
• Use LSE Careers’ online tools to get your CV checked or practice your interview technique.
• You can also book an appointment with a Careers Consultant to review your CV or cover letter if this would be helpful. Find out more on our Appointments webpage.

Other ways to get work experience

Part-time work is just one of many ways you can gain work experience during your time at LSE.

You could also complete an internship, take part in a work-based learning programme, or do some volunteering – all of these are great to add to your CV, and can also help you to identify the types of roles and work you enjoy.

Explore internships and other work-based learning programmes at LSE on our Jobs and opportunities webpage.

Find out more about volunteering on the LSE Volunteer Centre webpages.