Reasons to work when studying
Why should I work when studying in the UK?
Find out how international students can work in the UK
You will be competing with UK students and graduates when you look for jobs in the UK. If you return home you will compete with graduates from your home country. Any work experience will help you get the skills and experience employes need.
By working while you study you will:
- Improve your English language.
- Show you have gained work experience in the UK and improve your CV.
- Have experience of working in a different culture.
- Make useful contacts for the future.
- Earn extra income.
- Make more friends in the UK.
- Have found out how to apply for jobs and how to prepare for interviews in the UK.
Employers all over the work recruit graduates who can demonstrate they have done this.

