Looking for a summer job?
Getting work experience over the summer break is a great way develop valuable skills, make new connections and earn some extra cash.
The Careers Service can help, with information on workplace rights, CV writing, and practical advice:
Part-time and vacation employment
Where to find work
Whether you are using a recruitment agency, searching a database, or keeping your eyes peeled for signs in shop windows, there’s useful guidance and tips on the Careers Service website:
Where to find jobs
MyCareerHub, the University’s student and graduate database of full-time, part-time, and vacation jobs and internships, is a great place to start looking. You can log on with your MyEd username and password:
The city's summer festivals create thousands of seasonal jobs. Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA) alone employs 600+ staff over the summer:
Developing the skills employers want
If there’s a particular sector you’re interested in working in, there may still be time apply for an internship:
Postgraduate?
The Careers Service offers advice specifically for postgraduates starting careers, or looking for work in their areas of interest.