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Jobs for Students in Latvia

Current openings in Latvia

International students can work part-time jobs anywhere in Latvia for 20 hours per week as long as they maintain their normal study schedules. There are several jobs where students can work part-time for some extra cash or as an additional requirement for the completion of their degree programs. Students can find work with just their residence permit as no extra work permit is required.

Part-time jobs in Latvia are mostly centered in Riga, the economic center of the country however, students can find jobs in smaller towns and cities. The minimum wage in Latvia as of 2020 stands at €430 for 20-40 hours of work per week depending on the job description and the establishment.

Students find part-time employment in retail, coffee shops, bars, hotels, restaurants usually pays a little bit over the minimum wage.

There are also industrial jobs where many foreign students can take up employment, Latvia has a booming textile, wood processing, and food processing industry where they continuously employ workers with very good pay.

Other part-time jobs include internships and student training jobs where students gain first-hand experience working in job roles that are relevant to their studies.

Service jobs such as food, newspaper, and grocery delivery are also very common amongst bachelor students as they are easy to secure without the need for any special skill or training. They also pay well enough especially on the weekends, and this is another way that students make extra cash for their upkeep.

Finding part-time jobs in Latvia means putting yourself out there and asking questions, also online tools are a great way to find job opportunities that are nearest to you. Although knowledge of Latvia or Russian might be an added advantage, many a time it is not strictly factored in when employers look for workers.

Finding a good part-time job in Latvia is very rewarding because the salary that you receive is well enough to cover living expenses and in some cases even tuition, they are also a great way to save money as many of these jobs come with several incentives to help make the job easier.

For postgraduate students do so to contact your university international office or your department as soon as you arrive on campus as any universities offer student jobs to its students both in administrative and academic positions.

"I am currently working as a Guest Relations Officer for Merit hotel. On a day-to-day basis I get to meet or work with people from everywhere." - Diyora Muattar from Uzbekistan

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For companies interested in working with RocApply to secure employment for students please send us an email at Latvia@RocApply.com

 

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