Job while studying abroad is almost as important for a student as his/her study. Most of the students from Pakistan who go abroad for education need financial support in order to be able to survive in a country where currency is 100 times stronger than ours. Students also always keep in view that their study abroad destination allows international students to work and that there are plentiful opportunities for us.
United Kingdom is one of the best study abroad destination that allows foreigner students to work part time along with their studies and there is also not much shortage of jobs. It is a first time experience for most of the students who abroad for study and start working. In these cases, they really have to struggle a great deal to find and select a job.
There are already many perks of studying abroad in United Kingdom. If you are planning to pursue your higher education there then you should know the jobs you can find and work on to afford your living. In this article, I am sharing with you the most popular jobs among foreigner students who study abroad in United Kingdom.
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5 - Mystery Shopping:
You might be unaware of the term ‘Mystery Shopping’ but it is a job and also a fun one. It is not very common in Pakistan however there are many posts for this work in United Kingdom. Good companies or businessmen hire a Mystery Shopper to work as their undercover agent. The job of these agents is to testify the quality of products or services.
For example, a restaurant owner might hire to go often go to his/her restaurant and check how is customer service and food. So, you will basically go there and eat free food and try to test them by acting or behaving differently or by asking them different questions. After that you will submit the report on their performance to the boss.
This job is currently one of the most popular jobs for international students in United Kingdom. If you go to United Kingdom for education, I don’t think getting this would a bad idea. You just have to work occasionally, get free service, food or products and get paid for it. It is not like other jobs where you have to spend the specified hours on work. This job is basically based on just some visits. With this job, it won’t be difficult for you manage time for studies.
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4 - Stewarding:
Do you like to go to concerts, see latest movies premier or go to different parties or events. If yes, this is the perfect job for you. Going to such events and occasions can cost you a lot. However, if you are going for stewarding you will be paid instead. Now, you must wondering what exactly is stewarding. Stewarding is basically management stuff. You have seen the guys and girls at different events and concerts managing the whole crowd and all the background stuff. That is stewarding.
Stewarding may involve, decoration work, security, managing the crowd or stage, waitressing and cleaning. Once you have entered this field, you will be informed of any upcoming event and you will be paid every time. Some might say that these are temporary jobs so there is no need to take them seriously. But I suggest the opposite of it. You will meet people of different backgrounds at such occasions and if you keep a good contact with them, they will be quite helpful for you in your career. Never underestimate the power of a social network.
3 - Retails:
Retails are usually the most common students jobs around the world. In every shop, bakery or mall you go; you will mostly see young people around rendering their services. These youngsters are students who take on temporary jobs to earn some money. In United Kingdom, you will have plenty of opportunities for retails job. I guarantee you, you won’t be alone there and find many fellow foreigner students working there.
Retails job is also an easy one. You don’t need any technical skill or experience for this. If you have experience in this field, you can probably go for supervisor post. All you have to do in retails job is to help customers buy or find things. Depending on the job, while helping customers, you may add extra good words about the product customer is thinking of buying. If you think optimistically, this will really improve your communication skills.
2 - Restaurant Jobs:
You already know what a restaurant is and what kind of job you can get in a restaurant. Restaurant jobs are the most popular student job in United Kingdom. It is also considered an easy and fun one. First of all, you get a lot of free food and in addition also discount on many things. If you get your friends some discount, I am sure they will become your best buddy.
In a restaurant, if you are a newbie, you will most probably be a waiter/waitress. New guys may also have to do the cleaning work. If you have good connections, you can also get the cashier or cooking jobs but not as full time since you are only allowed part time work for limited hours by the government.
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1 - Bar Work:
Since majority of the population in Pakistan is Muslim, this one might not be your favorite. However, it is the most popular job in foreigner students in United Kingdom. There may not be much bars in Pakistan but in developed English countries like United Kingdom there is no shortage of bars. These bars usually work second time and have jobs to offer students.
Since, bar is a place for youngsters, young students are preferred for this job. In a bar, you may have to perform the services of guard, management, Disk jockey or bartender. People wait for hours to get into a good bar and also pay a good amount for that. Getting this job, is also like a dream job for many students. Still, because the Alcohol and free dancing are the chief part of bars, Muslims don’t very much prefer it.