and coursework allows. Make sure you feel confident in your local language ability before applying for a job that requires you to talk a lot on the phone or face to face -- such as a market researcher! How do I find a job? You won't be able to start looking until you've arrived and settled in -- most employers will want to meet you in person. Start with your university's job centre or employment office. As well as current listings of local jobs, they can help you write your CV and job application, prepare for an interview, and be ready for differences in work practices. Some countries have government-run job centres as well, such as the UK's Job Centres. Local newspapers are also a great source of convenient part-time work. Irtaza Waseem Khan, from Pakistan, was able to find three very different jobs during his time in Belfast. First, as a stockroom helper with retail giant Next, he says "lifting heavy boxes was tough but it was the first time in my life I was earning and I was also learning patience, endurance and humbleness." Then he became an Urdu teacher to kids in Belfast, and finally a call adviser at British Telecom. How much will I be paid? Make sure you understand exactly what your terms of work are before you start. Most countries have a minimum wage that all employers must stick to, even if you're a casual part-time shift worker. In the UK this is currently