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Job Hunting in UK
Seasonal jobs can be found very easily in London, providing you look for it the right way, and soon enough.
If you are an EU citizen or have a valid work permit, you have two options:
Contact an agency
You can contact one of many agencies on the market. They will provide you with a cheap accommodation, and will give you leads to find a job or, very rarely, provide you with one. Typically catering, or other basic jobs, but most of us started that way and that is one strong option to consider if do not like too much adventure and wish to practice your English.
Bear in mind that you will hear complaints about some of the agencies, but, hey, it's a business, so don't expect a nice luxury accommodation, limousine to come and pick you up at the airport, a highly paid job! They sell the basics, not a red carpet!
A few of them:
• http://www.studenz.com
• http://www.cei4vents.fr/
• http://asso.intersejours.free.fr
• http://www.globalien.com
• http://www.euro-practice.com
Summer jobs and vacancies in pubs, hotels, restaurant, catering
Get a train, a bus, hitchhike to the big city and find yourself a youth hostel (see our pages on accommodation). Then knock on every door on your way, be persistent as you are not the only one to look for a job in London, and success will soon cross your path.
A few doors to knock at and ask for any vacancies:
• Pubs, sandwich shops
• Small shops (Thresher, Nicolas, Oddbins…)
• Security agent
• Read newspapers and magazines, (TNT, ici-Londres)
Whatever option you choose, bring in some savings, 700 GBP for two months will at least secure food and cheap accommodation.
The adult rate of the minimum wage in the UK (for workers aged 22 and over) is currently £4.85 per hour. The development rate (for workers aged 18-21 inclusive) is £4.10 per hour.
Your wage will depend on the number of hours you work and customer tips. Except sometime in hotels or youth hostels, you will have to find