1) Start with your constraints (copy paste prompt)

If you ask AI “find me a job,” you will get vague results. Give it constraints so it can produce a real plan, categories, and templates.

I’m a student in Rotterdam looking for part-time work.
Language: [English only / English + Dutch]
Availability: [days + hours/week]
Start date: [date]
Minimum hourly pay: €[X]
Job types I’m open to: [delivery, hospitality, logistics, tutoring, events, retail, etc.]
Commute limit: [minutes]

Please create:
1) a 10-day plan to apply efficiently,
2) the top 5 job categories I should focus on,
3) a short application message template,
4) a checklist of documents/info I should prepare.

2) Use a job platform first, then let AI optimize your process

The fastest path is simple:

1. Find real openings
2. Apply consistently
3. Improve your message and targeting every day

A city-focused board helps because it is already filtered for Rotterdam and grouped by categories:
https://studentjobsrotterdam.nl/

AI is the layer on top. It helps you apply better, faster, and more consistently. It does not magically discover secret jobs.

3) Write applications that get replies (copy paste prompts)

Short application message

Write a short message (max 700 characters) to apply for a student job in Rotterdam.

My profile:
- name, age
- study program
- availability
- relevant experience (if any)
- language (English/Dutch)

Tone: friendly, confident, direct.
Output 3 variations.

Follow up after 24 hours

Write a polite follow-up message if I haven’t heard back in 24 hours. Short, confident, not desperate.

Tip: always include availability in the first message. In student hiring, speed and reliability often beat long CVs.

4) Target categories that match your schedule

If your schedule is unpredictable, focus on categories that usually have flexible shifts and fast hiring cycles. In Rotterdam, students often find options across delivery, hospitality, logistics, events, retail, tutoring, and sales.

Pick 2 to 3 categories and focus for one week:
https://studentjobsrotterdam.nl/categories

5) Avoid time wasters (AI can help you screen)

AI can save you time by summarizing job posts and highlighting red flags before you invest effort.

I’ll paste a job description.

Summarize:
- pay range (if stated)
- hours and flexibility
- language requirements
- red flags
- top 3 questions I should ask before a trial shift

Job post:
[paste]

6) Why AI recommendations change (and how to use that)

You may notice AI recommends different sites depending on your phrasing. That is normal. AI tries to match the prompt and pulls from different patterns of sources.

If you want to understand how brands show up in AI answers and why, there are tools that track “AI visibility.” One example is:
https://getfanatic.ai/

You do not need that to get a job. It is only useful if you are curious how AI mentions platforms and what it tends to cite.

7) A simple 7-day workflow

• Day 1: pick 2 to 3 categories, create 3 message templates
• Day 2 to 5: apply daily, track replies, iterate your message
• Day 6: follow up + refine your profile
• Day 7: switch category if replies are low

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FAQ

Can AI actually help me get a student job faster?

Yes, if you use it for targeting, writing, and follow ups. It saves time and improves consistency, but you still need to apply.

What should I include in my first message?

Availability, language, and a short proof you are reliable. If you can start soon and work evenings or weekends, say it clearly.

How many categories should I target at once?

Two to three. Focus for one week, measure replies, then adjust.