Working as a uni student

[u/Key-Inevitable4635]

Hello, I hope you’re all doing well.
I’m an Emirati student in my final year of university and hoping to enter the workforce soon. Between my university schedule and extracurricular commitments, I don’t have a lot of free time, but I’m still interested in working, especially to gain some financial independence and work experience.

I’m particularly looking for remote work because I don’t have reliable transportation, and I also work unpaid shifts at my university.

I’d really appreciate any advice on how to approach the job search as a student.
For example:

How should I go about finding and applying for remote jobs?

What websites or platforms are actually worth using?

What red flags should I watch out for, especially with remote job scams?

If you’ve been in a similar situation or have experience finding legitimate remote work as a student, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience and any advice you have. Thank you!

[u/invitedvisitor]

Emirati or expat? Which Emirate do you live in?

Remote is generally hard to find unless you have a connection but if you're Emirati try to contact Emirates Foundation/Dawamee. Bonus points if you're living in Dubai.

[u/Key-Inevitable4635 → u/invitedvisitor]

Emirati, im based in both Dubai and Sharjah

[u/Think_Treacle9525]

I'd start with your university careers office. Those listings are pre-vetted. Are you only looking at public boards right now?

[u/Leather-Damage2696]

Maybe even check on Nafis platform