Summer. It's time to have fun and relax, but having fun can be hard to pay for. How can a young person get some extra cash to have the best summer of their lives? By applying for a summer job for students and, hopefully, getting it. I know it's hard to think about working in the summer when you just finished your exams and want to relax or go to Ibiza. But a summer job can get you a lot, like a trip to the Mediterranean seashore and maybe some skills to put on your resume.

There are so many ideas for summer jobs that you can look into. You could work at a nice cafe or restaurant by the beach, or you could work in a bar or a cute brunch place in a city. Summer jobs are great because most colleges require students to work a certain number of hours while they are in school, but not in the summer. This means that you can work as many hours as you want, even full time. But most summer jobs have flexible hours, so you can work in the morning or at night. This is great for students because you might have plans in the evening and want to work in the morning, or you might have been out late the night before and need to rest, so you can work the night shift.

Sure, the idea of working in the summer can be pretty awful, but hey, once you've worked for about a month, you can look forward to your trips and actually relax before going back to school. Summer jobs for students are very popular and can be a lot of fun when the sun is out, people are happy, and you get to talk to friendly customers.

London summer jobs

Are you a student who wants to get a summer job in a big city like London? This is a great chance to check out what London has to offer in the summer. What could be better than moving to London for the summer and getting a job where you can meet people while you work? London is a city that caters to many different types of people, so you could get a cool summer job at an urban cafe, a cute brunch spot, or even a nightclub. London also has jobs in sales, marketing, and even teaching. You could teach at a summer school, for example.

You can also look into doing internships in London during the summer. Internships are a great way for students to get some work experience, and if you do one in London, you can make a lot of money, more than you would at most summer jobs for students. Companies hire summer interns to do some of the work of employees who are on vacation, so there are lots of opportunities and you can look for more summer internships in London. But keep in mind that it can be expensive for students to live in London.

How to get a job for the summer

First of all, you need to do your research as soon as possible. Summer jobs are filled quickly, sometimes even months before they start. So do your homework and think about where you want to work. Where can I look for work? Does it require a certain skill set or previous experience? Then, after you've looked into that, you can go ahead and apply. You can look at our blog for tips on how to improve your CV and move closer to getting that summer job you really want.

But how does one really find a summer job? You can look at job sites like jobs.tupacs.com to see what kinds of summer jobs we and our clients are offering. Again, there is always a lot of competition for summer jobs because many students are desperate to find work at this time of year. Don't give up and keep applying. Worst case, you don't get the summer job you wanted (which happens a lot), but you can still apply to jobs that pay the same or give you the same amount of experience, since everything counts toward your CV at the end of the day.

You can even look for summer jobs abroad if you can't find anything close to home that really interests you or that you think will help you. Last but not least, you should always write a new letter of motivation for each job you want to apply for. When you write your motivation letter, you need to sell yourself. You should find out ahead of time what skills they are looking for and give examples of how you already have those skills or why you would be a good fit for their company. Also, the same thing goes for the CV, so make sure it is relevant to the job you want.

It can be hard for students in the UK to find summer jobs, so I'd suggest they do two things. First, apply as soon as you can. Second, take an hour or two out of your day to apply to as many summer jobs as you can on LinkedIn or our StudentJob website.

FAQ

When is the best time for a student to look for a summer job?

It's a good idea to start looking for summer jobs right now, since most of those jobs are filled months before summer starts.

Are summer jobs in the UK good for students?

Summer jobs are great for students, especially if they want to start building up their resumes. Summer jobs are a great way to learn new skills and meet new people. And there's always the money, of course!

During the summer, can students work full time?

Not only do you not have to go to school during the summer, but you can also work a full 40 hours as a student in the UK.