Jobshop Employment Support Opportunities
The Jobshop is an information exchange service advertising vacancies open to you as a student and recent graduate.
1. How can I access employment and work experience information?
Search the latest vacancies online.
You can 'save your profile' so that you receive an automatic email alert for the type of vacancy you are looking for.
Visit the Jobshop Employment Support to browse noticeboards - check our opening times and drop-in sessions in the main page.
2. Who can use the Jobshop?
All registered Queen Margaret University students and QMU graduates up to two years after graduation. Please check our students code of practice as well as our Professional Body (NASES) Code of Practice.
3. Who can't use the Jobshop?
Students and graduates from other universities and colleges.
4. What opportunities can I expect?
Part time, temporary jobs
Voluntary work
Summer - seasonal jobs
Placements
Graduate Work
The Jobshop is aware that your course should be your priority and therefore we recommend to work no more than 15 hours per week during term-time. However we acknowledge students needs vary and we advertise part time jobs offering up to 20 hours per week during term time.
We also expect your conduct in any place of work found through the Jobshop to enhance the good name of the Service and of the University.
Most vacancies are advertised between September and Christmas each year.
The types of vacancies vary from hospitality, retail , health care work to demonstrators, sales advisers, call centre operators, administration and marketing/promotion staff.
We also receive one-off opportunities where you work for one or two days.
5.CVs, Applications & Interviews
Please contact QMU Careers Service if you want your CV checked or need help with your application form. QMU Jobshop can also help you with your CV for part time work. Please call Pauline Roberts to make an appointment on 0131 474 0000.
6. Employer open days/drop-in sessions
Every year a number of employers visit our campus to recruit staff, inform you of career choice they offer or simply help you to work and travel. Please check our events online.
7. Advice on working when you are a student
We will strive at all times to offer you a professional and confidential service meeting your needs whilst safeguarding your interests. Information and advice on UK employment law Income Tax, NI & specific information on part time working in the UK for international and UK students is available in our website or by appointment.
Tax : http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm
Student Tax checker: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm
National Insurance: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/index.htm
National Minimum Wage: www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/index.htm
Information for international students living in Edinburgh:
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/
For fresh post study visa information and to stay in Scotland after graduation:
www.scotlandistheplace.co.uk & application forms
Equality:
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/ Commission for racial equality
http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/ The Equal Opportunities Commission
Disability:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/rightsandobligations/disabilityrights/dg_4001070
www.skill.org.uk Oopportunities for young people and adults with any kind of impairment in post-16 education, training and employment.
www.direct.gov.uk To identify diability-friendly employers
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/index.htm for employment, finance, travel, every day life and so on.
QMU Careers and Student Employment Service is committed to promoting the interest of all students, including international students and those with a disability. We aim to provide suitable opportunities to help you prepare life after QMU. For some more information, please contact us directly or check
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