As many of our students get older they want to take on part-time work. This provides invaluable experience of the world of work; enables them to learn about earning and spending money; gives them a sense of responsibility and looks great on a CV.
It is important to understand the law regarding children and work. Children must be at least 13 years old; there are restrictions on the tasks they can do the hours they can work; and they need work permit.
These websites from the Government and County Council provide all the necessary information:
If seeking part time work, these sites are useful:
It is also to have an up-to-date CV available when applying for part time work.
These websites give useful advice on how to write your first CV:
