Are you looking for a part-time job, volunteering or work experience to help develop your skills, gain experience, enhance your CV and to earn some money to supplement your studies?
Students from any programme or level of study are invited to attend the Edge Hill University Part-time Job, Volunteering and Work Experience Fair on Thursday 5th November 11am to 2pm, at the HUB where you can meet a wide range of organisations from various sectors looking to hire you for roles you can fit around your studies.
Here’s a quick breakdown to help you make the most of it:
What you will find at the fair
- Employers and organisations from various sectors offering flexible roles that fit around your studies.
- Opportunities for all students, regardless of programme or level.
- Networking chances to connect with recruiters and organisations from a variety of industries.
How to get started
- Research the organisations that are attending to find out more about what they do and what roles they have to offer
- Update your CV and ensure that you include all your current education, volunteering and any activities that you may be involved in outside of university.
- Visit the Careers page at Edge Hill University to book your appointment if you would like advice about attending the fair and what to expect.
Why should I attend?
- Find out about opportunities that interest you.
- Speak to the employers about the roles available for you to apply for
- Ask employers anything and get advice on how to apply for their roles
- Speak to the Student Life Team about their Free Interview Clothing scheme which is available for you to access.
- Get advice from the Careers team during the event. Importantly offering tips on what to ask employers, which employers you should meet and much more.
Free LinkedIn headshot photography
Come and have your photograph taken for your LinkedIn Profile. The Careers Team will also be available for advice about setting up a LinkedIn account or to update your profile so that you stand out to potential recruiters.
Who is going to be there on the day?
The following organisations attending this event will have part-time jobs, volunteering and work experience opportunities that you can apply for to fit around your studies.
- Action Tutoring
- Alternative Futures
- Army Reserves – 206 Multi Role Medical Regiment
- Autism Initiatives
- Benridge Care Homes
- Caring Services Agency
- CER Education
- Change Grow Live (CGL)
- Citizens Advice – Wigan
- Computer Xplorers Bolton & Wigan
- Dan Purvis Gymnastics Club
- Desian Education
- Lancashire Police Cadets
- Learn Active North West
- Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
- Open Door Charity
- Teacher Active
- The Walton Centre
- Volunteer Centre Sefton
- West Lancs CVS- Volunteer Centre
- Youchoosework
(Please note that exhibitors may change on the day).
You will also be able to visit the following stands staffed by our Edge Hill University Teams for advice and guidance:
- EHU Careers
- EHU Student Life – Interview Clothes
- EHU LinkedIn Photography Stand