Part-time jobs fair

Working alongside your studies

Here at Royal Holloway, there’s lots of opportunities for you to get a part-time job with various departments in the College recruiting students for part-time and casual roles. Royal Holloway employs around one in eight of its students, an unusually high figure for a university. These campus-based roles are quite useful as they can integrate well with your academic work but if you’re looking to work off campus, local employers also recruit throughout the year.

The Part-time Jobs Fair

The Part-time Jobs Fair took place on Wednesday 2 October 2019. Keep an eye on this page for more information on the January 2020 Fair!

The Part-time Jobs Fair brings together lots of employers who are looking to recruit students for part-time work, both off and on campus! There is no need to register for the fair, you can just turn up on the day to discover more about the opportunities available! Make sure you bring your College Card along, and take a look at our frequently asked questions below for more information!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I attend the Part-time Jobs Fair?

Many employers who are looking to recruit students for part-time work both on and off campus
There are hundreds of jobs in industries such as retail, hospitality, education, sport and many more
You’ll be able to chat to employers, register with them and Legoland and Thorpe Park are even interviewing on the day
Careers Consultants will be on hand to answer your questions on the day.

What are the benefits of a part-time job?

Working part-time is a good way to help cover living and academic expenses while studying
It’s also a way to gain valuable work experience before graduating
A part-time job is a great way to find out what you like and don’t like about a role and what you’re good at
You learn new skills when working. For example, by interacting with people, whether it’s your line manager or a team, you are building some communication skills. These are the important transferable skills which employers are looking for
Apart from the advantage of earning some extra money while you study, part-time work provides great experience, which can help you when applying for jobs after you graduate
You can update your CV and LinkedIn profile with your role and responsibilities and when it comes to job applications and interviews, you have real-world examples to discuss with employers.

How should I prepare?

Do some extra research on the employers attending
Have some general questions to ask the employers, e.g. What's the work culture like? What roles are available?
Remember to bring along your college ID card to be scanned as you enter the fair, there's no need to pre-register.

What should I wear?

There is no set dress code, but remember you are there to meet real-life employers. No need to wear a suit, but a shirt and smart jeans may help you make a professional impression on an employer rather than your sportswear.

Where can I find out more about the part-time jobs available on campus?

Here at Royal Holloway, there’s lots of opportunities for you to get a part-time job. Click here to find out more about part-time jobs on campus.

Need additional support or guidance?

If you would like to attend one of our fairs, but need additional support then please get in touch with the Disabilities & Dyslexia Service in advance, or speak to a member of Careers staff on the day
If you can’t find what you’re looking for or simply want a chat about your career journey, why not book a one-to-one appointment with a Careers Consultant online or at the Careers & Employability Service in the Davison building?

I'm an International student, can I get a part-time job?

If you're an international student, please check to see if you have proof of right to work in the UK and/or the terms of your student visa. To find out more, please visit the UKCISA website. (See the video presentation abelow)
I'm an employer, how can I exhibit at the Part-time Jobs Fair?
If you are an employer looking to offer paid, part-time work for our students, please email careers@royalholloway.ac.uk. All requests will be considered and we aim to get back to you as soon as possible.

Part-time Jobs Fair - Autumn 2019

The Part-time Jobs Fair took place on Wednesday 2 October 2019 with over 1,100 students attending. Keep an eye on this page for more information on the January 2020 Fair!

Part time Jobs Fair 2019

These are the employers who attended the Autumn 2019 Fair.

Company	Part-time work available	Discover more
Thorpe Park Resort	Roles across the Entertainment Park	thorpepark.com
We are SCL (Education through Sport)	Sport Coaching, Childcare, Holiday Camp Activity Leaders	workforscl.co.uk
Sodexo (Ascot Racecourse)	Retail and Hospitality	ascot.co.uk/1711-by-ascot-are-recruiting
De Vere Beaumont Estate	Hospitality	devere.co.uk
Coworth Park	Hospitality - Waiter, Housekeeping, Doorman	dorchestercollection.com/en/ascot/coworth-park/
Legoland	Food and Beverage, Rides and Attractions, Retail and more	legoland.co.uk/jobs
Runneymede Hotel	Hospitality - Food and Beverage Assistants, Qualified Lifeguards (NPLQ)	runnymedehotel.com
Camp America	Summer Camp Counsellor, Specialist (E.g. Lifeguard, Rock Climbing, Archery etc.)	campamerica.co.uk
Host Staffing	Events/Hospitality	host-staffing.co.uk
Grove Tutors	Tutoring	grovetutors.co.uk
Surrey Arts	Instrumental Music Tuition	surreycc.gov.uk/arts
Explore Learning	Tutoring (Maths and English)	explorelearning.co.uk/careers
Army Reserve	Communications Officer, Chef
Caremark	Carers	caremark.co.uk/locations/spelthorne-and-runnymede
Oxford International	Activity Leader	oxfordinternational.com
Tutor Doctor	Tutoring	tutordoctor.co.uk
Profiles Events and Catering Staff	Events and Hospitality	profiles-personnel.com
Link Education	Flexible work within Day Nurseries	link-education.co.uk
Appetite4Work	Flexible part-time Waiting, Bar, Retail / Cashier, Catering Assistant	appetite4work.co.uk
Off to Work	Hospitality	offtowork.com
Fire Tech Camp	Tutoring	firetechcamp.com
Building Relationships PR	Property PR	building-relations.co.uk
Royal Holloway Opportunities	Students’ Union, Volunteering,Recruitment, Campus Life, Catering and Conferencing

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