Jobshop
The Jobshop operates to help current students of the University of Bolton find part-time work during their studies. See below for more information on:
Vacancy System
From September 09 our vacancy system will now be advertising Graduate jobs, Work Placements, Voluntary opportunites and Part-time work. Students can click on the "email me all jobs" button to receive all new vacancies as they are entered onto the system. The Prospects system requires you to
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Input your name and email address
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Input a password which should be at least 8 characters and
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include a combination of letters and numbers
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Input a screen name which should be at least 8 characters long and include a combination of letters and numbers
You can tick the "my prospects" box if you wish but this is not essential to use the vacancy system.
Many vacancies for part-time work are no longer advertised by large employers and applications can be made either online or by downloading an application form and walking it round to your local store. Click here |to find a list of links that will take you straight to applying for employment.
Part-time Work
The University of Bolton understands the need for many students to supplement their income through part-time work. With this in mind the Job Shop has been set up to help students find part-time, temporary or vacation work with local employers and within the University. We're here to point the way and give advice, but it takes effort and application to get part-time work. Read on to find out what you need to know.
How does the Jobshop work?
Only students currently registered as studying at The University of Bolton may use the services of the Job Shop. Follow the link on this page and register with the Vacancies site to search for part-time work. You can save searches to enable emails to alert you to new jobs you may be interested in.
Why do students work during term-time?
In addition to earning money, working part-time can give you valuable experience that develops skills, attitudes and abilities you cannot get through academic work and that you will need for your future career. Even if the work is not in the same field, establishing a track record can show future employers that you have initiative, enthusiasm and commitment. Employers place a high value on work experience when considering job applications.
Working during your vacation can also provide you with a valuable insight into the working world and help you develop professional and life skills, for example:
Working in a team
Communication
Dealing with the public
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Leadership
Self confidence
Organisation
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What's best for you?
It takes a lot of self-discipline to keep on top of your studies and hold down paid work. Remember you are paying a lot of money to study at the University and this should be your first priority. Finding a balance between studying and working part-time can be difficult to achieve.
Ideally you should not exceed 16 hours of work per week during term time. You will need to balance the requirements of your course with the demands of part-time work. If you are having problems combining work and study don't suffer alone. The student liason officers| are there to help and can give advice on how to cope, refer you to other sources of advice , and help you make the most of your time at University.
Rate per hour
All the jobs advertised with the jobshop offer the National Minimum Wage. Some will pay significantly more than this but remember that travel costs can affect the amount that you take home each week. It's worth considering the other benefits the job may bring ie. work experience, new skills, opportunity to progress etc.
For current information with regard to International Students working whilst studying, please visit the relevant websites below.
International students from outside the EEU/EEA are limited to 20 hours a week, but can work full time during vacations. Working more than these hours may affect your right to remain in the country for the rest of your course. If you have a 'prohibition' passport stamp or visa sticker, it is important that you check your eligibility to work with an adviser listed below who is authorised to give such help. The regulations are changing on March 3rd 2010 but this will only affect students who apply to study at the University of Bolton after this date. For most students on an undergraduate course there will be no change in the number of hours they are allowed to work, but students studying at a lower level may only be able to work 10 hours a week. Please check with the international office or the students union if you think you may be affected by these changes.
Students from within the EEA and Switzerland can work unrestricted hours without permission. However nationals of the A8 countries (Czech, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia) may need to apply to the Worker Registration Scheme in their first month of work. There is a £90 fee for this application. For further advice check the government website|.
If you are a national of Bulgaria and Romania, you may be subject to the Worker Authorisation Scheme. If you are in the UK as a student, this means you may have to apply for a registration certificate as a student before you can start work. Any employment is limited to 20 hours a week in term time, but you can work full time in your holidays and on work placements, and for up to four months after your studies end. This application is free. For further information visit the government website|
National Insurance Contributions
All employees who are over 16 years old and earn over a certain amount have to pay National Insurance contributions. This is a compulsory government tax that is automatically deducted from your pay if you earn more than £110 per week from a job. Contributions are 11% of your pay. You cannot claim National Insurance contributions back.
Employers will ask you for your National Insurance Number when you apply for a job vacancy, complete an application form or start work.
How to get a National Insurance Number
You will need to apply for a National Insurance number before you start looking for work. Many employers will not interview you if you do not have one. Appointments for National Insurance Numbers have to be made by telephoning 0845 600 0643. Most students now are being sent forms in the post which they complete and return along with photocopies of their documentation. Some students may still be asked to attend an interview on ocassions.
As well as National Insurance, the law requires everyone who works to pay income tax to the Inland Revenue. There is a special tax website - www.direct.gov.uk/studenttaxadvice |.
The first £6,475 (2009/2010) of annual income is tax free. This means if you earn less than £125 a week you should not pay any tax. You can avoid paying too much tax by making sure you have the following forms.
1. P45 - make sure you get a P45 from your employer when you leave a job so you can give it to your next employer. This will ensure you are not put on an emergency tax code!
2. P38(S) - Note: This is a voluntary scheme and unfortunately not all employers will accept the form. If you are only going to work during the holidays (not during term time) and will not earn more than £5435, you can give your employer a P38(S) before you start work. This should prevent PAYE deducting any income tax from your pay packet. You can download it from www.direct.gov.uk/studenttaxadvice |.
If you think you have paid too much tax, you can ask your local tax office for a repayment claim form P50 when you have stopped working. Or, you can ask your tax office to review your tax position at the end of the tax year to see if you might be due a repayment.
The time limit for making a repayment claim is five years and 10 months from the end of the tax year.
Contact the Low Income Tax Reform Group, a charity that campaigns on behalf of taxpayers on low incomes at http://www.litrg.org.uk|
The Government has announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage rates, which will take place on 1 October 2009.
Main (adult) rate for workers aged 22 and over
£5.80 from Oct 09
Development rate for workers aged 18-21 inclusive
£4.83 from Oct 09
NB: The development rate can also apply to workers aged 22 and above during their first 6 months in a new job with a new employer and who are receiving accredited training.
The NMW is a legal right which covers almost all workers in the UK including International students, homeworkers, agency workers, commission workers, casual employees and pieceworkers. It is important to remember that students in higher education on COMPULSORY work placement schemes AS PART OF THEIR COURSE are not entitled to the minimum wage.
To calculate your minimum wage entitlement you need to use your gross pay. This is pay you receive before deducting tax and NI contributions. This should also include any:
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Payments you receive as part of an incentive scheme
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Payments related to output, such as sales commission
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Bonus payments you get during that reference period
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Tips, gratuities and service charges paid through the payroll.
For further information about National Insurance, National Minimum Wage & Flexible working rights visit the http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/nmw/|
From 1st October 2006 the Age Regulations prohibit discrimination, harassment and victimisation against a person on grounds of their age in relation to employment and vocational training. The regulations include aspects of recruitment; application; interviewing and other selection processes; terms of employment / engagement; promotion; transfers; training; dismissals; and retirement. For further details you can visit:
The University of Bolton Job Shop is a member of the National Association of Student Employment Services.| We have access to a specialist employment adviser "Croner" who can give students professional advice on employment issues. They also provide a series of fact sheets that we can give to students. Alternatively the Citizens Advice Bureau have their own website which has a lot of basic employment information which is accessible at http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/|
Contact us
Job Shop
Student Services,
The University of Bolton
Eagle Mall, Bolton BL3 5AB
Tel: (01204) 903080
Fax: (01204) 903732
Email:
jobshop@bolton.ac.uk|