Students work while attending university both to reduce student debt and as a means to develop their own work based skills, the acquisition of work experience has long been a differentiating factor when it comes to graduate employment decisions.  There are many business benefits to student work experience which employers have identified including their availability, attitude, skills for the job and the option to continue their employment after graduation.

All job shops have the common aim to assist students find part time, temporary and vacation employment opportunities that fit in with their academic studies. As well as advertising vacancies Jobs Shops may offer additional recruitment services such as agency temps, direct targeting via email or texts, short-listing, hosting Jobs Fairs or providing interview space. 

• Only one point of contact for thousands of potential candidates.

• A wide range of recruitment services to tap into, often tailored to requirements.

• Student staff available throughout the year, students can work part time during term time and full time during vacations giving the possibility of retaining staff for three/four full years.

• Advice, guidance and support throughout the recruitment process

• Excellent value for money, many services are funded by the university so are completely free.

• Access to a vast array of talent and professional skills providing excellent student staff who are committed, intelligent and are IT literate.

•  Try before you buy - opportunity to employ students after graduation.

All services will advertise vacancies direct to students, most will display job vacancies on notice-boards or web sites and students can apply to organisations direct. Some job shops will offer additional services, such as short-listing, targeting students via email or text messages, hosting Jobs Fairs throughout the year, supplying temporary agency staff and providing rooms to interview in. In order to pay for their services some Job shops will make minimal charges to cover costs.