Monday, September 15, 2014

Tips For Seeking Opportunities For UTK Jobs For Students

By Amelia Buckner


If you are a University of Tennessee student, you may be considering working part-time on campus. If you decide to seek part-time work, you may be wondering about many things. The first question people ask about UTK jobs for students is how many hours they should work. You need to keep a balance between work and study time. Most university counselors advise that you work no more than fifteen hours every week.

If you are unable to get a paid internship, you may be able to get an unpaid internship instead. Some other options include getting a part time position in the retail store or a restaurant or cafeteria on campus. This may help you to make ends meet when you need to pay your tuition and room and board. A part-time position may only involve working two or three days a week, so you still have time to study.

Yes, you will need to pay income tax as well as national insurance on these earnings, however, you will not have to pay until you can earn a certain amount each year. Many students make less than the required amount and therefore few pay income tax.

The University will conduct a criminal background check before offering employment to anyone in any position. This is done to protect the University and its employees. It is also makes the campus safer for the students and any visitors. In some cases, this background check will be run through the Department of Homeland Security to verify work eligibility.

Many undergraduates ask if they are entitled to holiday pay as part-time workers. Yes, they are, but students cannot receive the full statutory minimum that full time workers get, which is four weeks every year. However, you can receive a pro-rated amount of paid time off; in particular if you are working two days a week, you will be entitled to eight days a year.

Doing temp work is also a viable option. Many companies offer temporary positions to students. These may last for a few weeks or a few months at a time, depending on the needs of the company. Temping can be great work experience, and since you may be bounced around from one office to another, or through various departments, you get lots of exposure as well. This can help you to consider new fields you may not have thought of before, or eliminate certain types of work that you do not enjoy.

To find a part time job, visit the student job shop on the University campus or search online for available positions. If you do not see a position that interests you at the present time, you can register to receive email job alerts when future positions become available. Simply select the type of position that you want on the website and you will receive emails once suitable positions are posted.

Another option for students is to offer freelance work to those who may need it. If you have a talent or skill in a certain area, such as writing, graphic design or computer programming, thee are people who will pay you for your knowledge, allowing you to further your experience and enhance your skills even more.




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