KEVI Morpeth

2 days ago

CAREERS QUESTIONS - STUDENT AND SEASONAL JOBS.

We’re getting lots of enquiries from college and university students across the North East, asking where to look for seasonal jobs and part-time jobs around their studies. There are many jobs and paid work experience opportunities you can do as a student, from roles on campus to internships and placement years, but we've focused here on some of the popular sectors of interest for part-time and seasonal roles in our local area.

Here’s a practical step-by-step guide to help you get started 👇

STEP 1 - Start LOCAL

Start by making a list of places within your travel distance.

Think about:
• Hotels, holiday parks & accommodation
• Restaurants, cafes, bars & fast-food outlets
• Family and tourist attractions
• Leisure centres & entertainment venues
• Sports venues & stadiums
• Shopping centres & retail parks

Ask yourself:
- What’s nearby?
- Where can I realistically travel to?
- Which places get busier in summer?

STEP 2 - Look at major employers and chains

Many larger employers advertise directly on their own websites, including:
- Subway
- McDonald’s
- KFC
- Greggs
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Starbucks
- Supermarkets and major retailers

As well as national job sites such as Indeed, others use industry job boards, such as:
- Caterer - www.caterer.com/
- Greene King - www.greeneking.co.uk/
- Mitchells and Butler - www.mbplc.com/careers/

STEP 3 - Explore opportunities with smaller businesses

Lots of smaller businesses recruit differently.
Keep an eye out for:
- Signs in windows
- Posts on their social pages or on Facebook local community pages and groups (we share lots of these!)

STEP 4 - Be proactive

If there’s somewhere you’d like to work:
- Pop in and ask how they recruit or call if you prefer, to enquire about vacancies
- Follow their social pages for updates and potential vacancy alerts

STEP 5 - Think outside the box
Summer creates lots of seasonal opportunities with broad-ranging activities aimed at children, young people and families.

Look for:
- Holiday clubs
- Sports camps
- Festivals & local events
- Community activities
- Family entertainment programmes

Some are run by:
- Councils or local authorities
- Charities
- Schools & colleges
- Museums and heritage centres
- Private companies
- Community organisations
- Sports hubs and leisure centres

Our top tips:

• Be proactive – don’t just wait for jobs to appear online. Pop in, call, or message places you’re interested in and show initiative.

• Act fast – many summer and entry-level roles are filled quickly. If you see something suitable, apply as soon as you can.

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KEVI Morpeth

7 days ago

Students – looking for something great to add to your CV this summer?
If you’ve got some free time at weekends and would like to build your skills outside of lectures, we’d love to hear from you.
Bailiffgate Museum & Gallery is looking for weekend volunteers (18+) to help welcome visitors and support our weekend opening.
Why join us?
• Gain real-world experience
• Build confidence and communication skills
• Enjoy flexible weekends around study time or the university break
• Be part of a friendly team with full training provided
• And yes – tea, biscuits, and a lovely atmosphere too
This is a great opportunity if you’re studying history, heritage, arts, or education, or if you’d simply like to try something new, meet people, and get involved in your local community.
Please note volunteers must be 18 or over due to safeguarding requirements.
To find out more, email us at [email protected]
Volunteer locally. Learn new skills. Make a difference.
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