Student Jobs – take a part-time job while studying in university?

May 19, 2008 262 Comments by Hiran

It is very common that students do part-time jobs while studying in foreign universities. It’s obvious that if you don’t work, you will have more time to study, but doing a job can get you some income to survive or get some pocket money without depending on parents.

Research has shown that those students who work while studying tend to understand and grasp their studies much better than those who are not on job. They understand the nature of business and get a practical learning about how things are done. For example if a student is studying telecommunications and works at a call center, he will understand each and every thing much better.

However students working while studying should definitely not divert from their studies and keep a balance between their studies as well as job.

Types of part-time jobs that students at University of Florida do includes Child care, landscaping/ maintaining garden/ gardener, swim lesson instructor, house cleaning, tuition (tutor), office assistant, management assistant, delivery jobs, lifeguard, sales assistant, recreation assistant, web designers, violinist/ musician, mailing letters, dishwasher, IT technical assistants, tour guides, book keeper, delivery work, receptionist, creative writers, drivers, photographers, graphic designers.

In Sri Lankan universities part-time jobs are not promoted. However some students do various types of jobs: conducting tuition, security jobs, waiters etc.
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262 Responses to “Student Jobs – take a part-time job while studying in university?”

  1. laksith says:

    Hi,I’m Laksith Aravinda
    I’m following law entrance course for enter law collage srilanka.I can’t manage my studies with my economical background.so I decided to fine some part time job to help my studies. I’m expecting fair reply for this massage.

    TC all of you

  2. laksith says:

    Hi,I’m Laksith Aravinda
    I’m following law entrance course for enter law collage srilanka.I can’t manage my studies with my economical background.so I decided to fine some part time job to help my studies. I’m expecting fair reply for this massage.

    tel:0774689669 , 0715124012

    TC all of you

  3. kasun says:

    0778816752

  4. selva says:

    Website: vacancy manual milling
    Subject: vacancy manual milling
    Message: ur recruitment and conditions are as follows.
    1. Number of Worker : 6 ( 5 Manual milling and 1 manual lathe)
    2. Job category : (Skill workers)
    3. Age : 24-33 4. Contract period : 3-5 years
    5. Salary : RM 1200- 1300 (Basic)
    6. Allowances /Benefit
    A) Food : RM 4.00( upon 4 hrs overtime daily)
    B) Accommodation : FREE
    C) Medical : FREE
    7. Working hours : 8 hrs
    8. Working days : 5 ½ days in a week
    9. Overtime : 96 based on current situation.
    10. Workmen compensation: : In accordance with Malaysia labour law
    11. Fomema Medical : Provided by employer
    12. Transport : Hostel walking distance
    13. Levy and immigration : Under employer
    14. Annual leave : 8 days
    15: Air ticket
    Single journey would be provided upon completion of the employment contract
    16. Medical
    Fomema Medical examination will arranged as required by the immigration department of Malaysia upon arrival /yearly and cost incurred will be borne by employer and not deductible
    From employee salary
    17. Restriction:
    A) That the employee shall not marry with any Malaysia and shall not participate
    In any political activities and activities of those connected with trade union in Malaysia
    B) That if the employee is found creating social problem and or engaged in any illegal
    Subversive or criminal act and then he will dismissed with immediate effect and will repatriated to Sri lanka on his own expense
    18. Termination of service
    On the occurrence of any of the following events the employer reserve the right to terminate this agreement in accordance with the provision of employment Act
    Under intimation to the Sri lanka Embassy in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    A) If employee breaches any restriction in item 16 and is convicted under the law of Malaysia
    B) If the employee work permit is withdrawn by the Malaysia authority for any reason
    C) If the employee absent from work for more than three consecutive working days without valid reason
    D) If the employee is certified medically unfit for employment by the medical practioner
    19. Insurance
    Insurance coverage will be provided during the tenure of service
    Kindly arrange to recruit the above mentioned categories at the earliest
    Thank you
    Yours Faitfully
    Name: Selvadurai
    Designation: Director
    Responsibilities:
    1. Set up and operation of conventional lathes and milling machines.
    2. Ensure all relevant drawings, procedures and instructions are to the latest revisions, prior to work commencing.
    3. Operating the machine safely and competently in accordance with manufacturers’ operating instructions and ensuring that good safety and housekeeping.
    4. Ensure all components produced meet specifications using appropriate measuring equipments such as (Micrometers, Vernier, Height Gauges, Bore Gauges and etc).
    5. Must be able to select suitable tools and inserts and cutters.
    6. Candidates will be required to work within very close tolerances and be able to work in a production setting to meet on going production quotas.
    7. Read blueprint drawings, job orders, tooling instructions or standard charts to determine specification procedures.
    8. Perform routine machine maintenance.
    9. Monitor tool wear, change tools and inserts as required.
    10. Good work ethic and flexibility to work overtime and shift is a must.
    11. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, meet deadlines and stand for long periods of time.
    12. Must be able to contribute to continuous improvement techniques to improve output, quality, cost and delivery.
    13. To avoid the rejection and maintain the quality at production.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    1. Must be able to read & understand drawing and handle measuring instruments.
    2. To have basic knowledge about manual milling and lathe machine.
    3. Good disipline and cooperation with others.
    4. Must be able to communication and have interpersonal skill with attention to detail.
    5. Prefer 3-5 years of work experience as a manual milling or lathe as machinist.
    6. Experience in handling with large, heavy parts as well as smaller components
    pls send ur resume to selva@wentec.com.my or Call 60196502981

  5. d.k. imesh says:

    Dear sir

    I’m a student of I.E.T in katunayaka my name is d.k imesh my home town is anuradhapura these days i;m staying gampaha .I’m still depending on parents that is very difficult now therefore i need part time job , If you can help me that is a grade thing thank you very much .

  6. D.M.R.A.Dissanayaka says:

    dear sir,
    I ‘m a student of colombo university.my name is D.M.R.A.Dissanayaka.i want a part time job while studying in university.if u can help me plz send me a e-mail

  7. safeer mohamed says:

    safeer mohamed

    dear sir i am stuudent of asian computer education.my name is safeer mohamed i want a part time job while studying in course if u can help pls call me

    hme:0314901048
    mob:0778887805

  8. nalin says:

    i m ICT student, i like join with you.for data entering..

  9. Jayaisuru says:

    P.B.J Premarathna

    Dear sir,

    I am a following chartered accountancy looking for a part time job.my contact number 071-7570293

    Thank you.

  10. highrise DESIGN says:

    Graphic Designer

    ROLE:-
    Design Logos, Catalogues, Leaflets, Dockets, Posters, Banners, Packages and Etc.

    MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:-
    Adobe Family (Photoshop, Illustrator and etc)
    Corel Draw

    ADDED ADVANTAGE:-
    3D Max/Maya

    EMPLOYMENT BASIS:-
    Full time / Part time / Project Basis

    PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:-
    Proactive
    Process-oriented with high attention to detail
    Creative thinking
    Visualizing ability
    Creative eye for layout and colour is essential

    CONTACT:-
    Email: careers@highrise.lk
    Web: http://www.highrise.lk
    Tel: 0777339274 / 0772680020

  11. Kasun Sampath Ranathunga says:

    Dear Sir
    I am kasun sampath ranathunga. I am studding for A/L exam. I like to work with you. I think I can do it very well, because I followed a graphic designing course.
    Thank you.
    TP: 0774609416 / 0332262226

  12. ilyas mohammed says:

    Dear Sir
    I am ilyas mohammed. I am following HND Networking & Network administrator. i like to part time job to decrees my economical problem.
    Thank You
    TP 0779664467

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