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A growth trend can be seen in the size of student part-time employment. In the US by
the middle of the 2000s, nearly 50% of students were working, compared to 34% in the 1970s.
In Europe, where the percentage of such students ranges from 48% (in France) to 77% (in the
Netherlands), a comparable situation is seen. Seventy to eighty percent of students in British
universities are employed, according to studies. According to various studies, 65-85% of
students in Russia are employed.
This survey is conducted within one week and deals with 53 students from University
of Languages and International Studies – Vietnam National University. In the survey, we focus
on their choice of part-time jobs, their motivations, their difficulties while doing the job, and
their attitude towards the experience. However, due to the limited scope of our investigation,
the findings might not hold true across every student group, nor reflect the entire situation.
In order to collect ULIS students’ opinions on the issue of part-time employment, our
group created a questionnaire on Google Form. After the questionnaire was established, we
received 53 responses from ULIS students, varying from the first-year to final year.
Particularly, more than half of them are freshmen, one third of the rest are sophomores and
juniors and seniors have the same responses. To ensure reliable results, a questionnaire was
developed following best practice guidelines in metrics and questionnaire design.
We synthesized the reading sources that are relevant to and contain the statistics to
support our findings after reading the materials we have found. We use a variety of questions
in the survey form to gather data on the most noteworthy, most prevalent, and least prevalent
opinions for our research topic.
III. RESULTS
The survey focused on ULIS students, specifically English Language Teacher
Education students making up the largest percentage (50.1%), followed by Chinese, Japanese,
and Korean students (9.4%). German Language and Culture students 7.5%, while Arabic and
French students 2% (Figure 1). As per the result of our survey, a group of respondents who
are now working part-time constitute a major 60.4%, those who are not undertaking a part-
time job make up the rest 36.9%. This indicates that part-time jobs are enjoying high demand
among our students. (Figure 2)
Source: Topic survey’s results
Figure 2. The proportion of working
1.3. Reasons
It can be seen that the most significant impact on students' choice of part-time
employment is payment (78.1%) followed by the working time at the rate of 62.5%. This
reveals that students mainly prioritize money and working time over all other aspects. Major-
related work and company information are the least influencing factors, with the selection rate
of 21.9% and 18.8%, respectively. We can notice that students typically do not pay much
attention to the recruiting center's information and whether the work is related to their field.
(Figure 5)
1.5. Dissatisfaction
IV. RECOMMENDATION
Due to some negative responses on the effects of a part-time job on respondents’ two
most crucial life aspects (health, and academic performance), the following suggestions are
made to address those problems.
For those who take up two or three jobs at a time and feel drained, or have their
schoolwork adversely affected, we highly recommend considering maintaining one part-time
job only. Doing one part-time job besides studying already requires a significant amount of
hard work. Physical health and academic performance should receive equal concern. As long
as they have a side job, they still have the opportunity to earn money and gain hands-on
experience.
Students who are overworked from a part-time job should consider taking a break or
reducing their hours. Prioritizing both their academic obligations and well-being is crucial.
They could look for ways to better manage their time and achieve a healthy work-life balance,
such as planning time for downtime, physical activity, and socialization. Students could also
discuss with the employer for other options, such as different shifts or roles that might be less
demanding.
Make a schedule that provides time for both activities if students want to successfully
balance part-time employment and academic responsibilities. Make school work their top
priority and take breaks as needed. To change their timetable or schedule to accommodate
academic commitments, speak with the employer. Take rest and refueling breaks throughout
the day. To find a balance between their employment and school responsibilities, consult
teachers, counselors, or other trusted adults for assistance.
V. CONCLUSION
Most undergraduate students have a part-time job, among which tutoring is likely the
most in-demand. Over two-thirds find a part-time job from the freshman year, and the average
period of working hours is between 7 and 14 hours per week. Salary has the greatest impact
on students' decisions to work part-time. Only a few are influenced by the job connection to
their major. Increased income and more hands-on experience are the major gains of a part-
time job. The biggest causes of dissatisfaction, however, are low payment, limited spare time,
and exhaustion. Yet some encounter no challenge in their job. Of respondents who choose not
to work part-time, the main reason is that they cannot find a suitable one. This explains why
half of those plan to find a part-time job in the near future.
Students who are overwhelmed by their part-time job should reduce the amount of work.
In light of that, we think those doing more than one job could stop one of theirs. Those
experiencing burnout after work should include downtime in their schedule to exercise and
socialize, for the benefit of their well-being. It is also important for them to negotiate with
their employers for reduced working hours. Students whose academic performance gets a
negative impact should prioritize their schoolwork. It might be useful to reschedule and
negotiate with employers. Besides, they can rely on their teachers, or other trustworthy
individuals for advice.
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Thi Nga, H. (2020, September 29). Demand for Part-Time Jobs for Students Today.
International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review, 11(09).
https://doi.org/10.15520/ijcrr.v11i09.846
Verulava, T., & Jorbenadze, R. (2022, January 7). The impact of part-time employment on
students’ health | Malta Medical Journal. The Impact of Part-time Employment on Students’
Health | Malta Medical Journal.
https://www.mmsjournals.org/index.php/mmj/article/view/413?fbclid=IwAR07FIegN