There are a number of reasons why bar work is so attractive to students in college and university. The most important is that bar work is one of the few jobs where it’s really easy to find work that fits around the student lifestyle. Because bars rely on shift work and have long opening hours, they are ideally suited to fit into the timetable of a student, something which is always subject to change.

Although it’s unlikely that most students will be able to pick hours in most bars, flexible work is far more likely than what you’ll find elsewhere. Unlike retail work which can also offer flexible hours, bar work extends well into the evenings.

Due to their popularity these jobs are in high demand in student towns. Weekend work is especially sought after. The best way to avoid being left behind is to start inquiring early. This isn’t always easy if you live far away from the university or college, but you can ask on local forums and student sites which bars the most likely to accept staff. Many student bar staff will go home over the summer, so if you can move to university early — or stay over summer if you are already there – you’ll find it much easier to find work.
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A level results were published this week, leaving hundreds of thousands of students celebrating or re-thinking their future.

Whilst millions will line up for induction at the UK’s universities, students are starting to realise that they can reach their dream career through apprenticeships or well planned jobs.

The BBC profiled some students who passed their A level exams and secured lucrative jobs across the country.

Das Birkamjit Gakhal earned himself an A, two Bs and a C at A level. After applying to university and being offered places on degrees, he has since decided he can achieve his ambition of becoming an accountant by working in relevant jobs whilst completing vocational qualifications. He will study for an Association of Accounting Technicians qualification, then study with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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While it’s extremely unlikely that your university or college itself will try to scam its students in some way, others around campus may not be so honest. It’s hard to police bulletin boards and job boards around campus, so unfortunately dishonest individuals are able to post information about ‘opportunities’ that are less than scrupulous. They may not be easy to spot, but proceeding with caution regarding anything that seems too good to be true can help to avoid falling victim to these scams.

A common way to get money out of naive college students is a pyramid scheme. You’ve probably heard of these, but may not be sure exactly what it is and how to spot one. In basic terms, they promise students financial gain for enrolling others in the pyramid scheme, although they won’t call it as such. The main source of money in these cases is typically not the sale or a good or service. Avoid these at all costs.
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