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4 (More) Great Part Time Job Options for College Students

February 17, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Having a job as a student is a great way to offset costs. Here are four part time job options for college students that won't interfere with your studies.I had an inspiring conversation with one of my patients lately. She’s a university student, completing her master’s degree in social work and working four different jobs. I was immediately intrigued as to how she was managing so many different jobs, on top of completing a difficult academic workload, and I was impressed with how she set out to find so many different jobs that would accommodate her schedule.

I was pretty lucky with job(s) I held during university for no reason other than the people I worked for were great in understanding my schedule and willing to work around it. Any job I hold, I respect. I make sure I’m a worthy employee and my experience is that when you show up and do your best, keep open communication with your employer, they’re much more willing to work with you when you need time off. Never abuse this regardless of where you’re at in life.

Here are 4 (more) great job options for college or university students that would work well with any schedule.

Proof Read and Edit

This is something I’ve know quite a few people to do. They offer to proof read anything from lab reports to entire thesis papers. The pricing for this can vary so ask around or get on google for an idea to start. I’ve had friends make decent money for full editing of larger papers. Make flyers advertising your services and place them in academic buildings. You could even start a basic webpage advertising your services with testimonial too.

Banqueting

Again I have had many friends who work banquets at local convention centers and hotels on the weekend. The shifts are almost always on the weekend and only for a few hours. Easy to get studying done in the morning and work at night making decent money. Some do waitressing, some do event setup/tear down, it really depends on the venue.

University Library

This was the job to have on campus. They pay well, they’re great with schedules and encourage you to work on homework when there (after you’re done your work). There was everything from working the desk to IT jobs, to research to shelving and cleanup. Some jobs are reserved for educated librarians but most campus libraries hire students for odd jobs (and summer) as well so it’s worth looking into.

Babysitting (Before Class)

There are so many people out there who are looking for someone to watch their kids before school. Many of my friends are nurses. They need to leave home around 6am but their kids don’t leave for school until like 8am, which it too late for their spouse to stay home for their work so they -end up hiring before school care. This is a great job for a university student who’s classes may not start until a bit later. Bonus is that they often have weekend and summer babysitting jobs lines up too!

While in college or university, academics come first but it can be great to hold a job to help offset the costs. The key is to balance the two as best as possible.

Did you have a job while pursuing post secondary? Did it interfere too much with schoolwork?

Catherine
Catherine

Catherine is a first time momma to a rambunctious toddler. When she isn’t soaking up all that motherhood has to offer, you can find her blogging over at Plunged in Debt where she chronicles her and her husbands journey out of debt. You can also follow her on Twitter.

plungedindebt.com

Filed Under: Money and Finances Tagged With: college, college jobs, jobs for students

Non-Traditional and Easy Jobs for College Students

August 26, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Making money in college doesn't mean you have to work at the local pizza place. Here are some easy jobs for college students that won't tie you down.Though I managed to hold a part-time job while in university, it wasn’t easy. I did it totally out of necessity, and if I could have managed without one, I would have. Don’t get me wrong I would have made money during the summers but having the responsibility of a job while studying can be challenging. Thankfully I had a very understanding boss who made sure I had the time off when I needed but not all students have that flexibility.

I would encourage any post-secondary student to be very choosy about your jobs. If it will hinder your studies in any way, it’s not worth it. There are a few non-traditional jobs that may be a good compromise though by keeping the money coming in, but on your own free time.

Tutoring

If you’re in university or college, tutoring may be a great way to make money. It could be in a specific topic or it may be guidance to help graduating students prepare what they need for their college applications. Tutoring is a great way to make a decent amount of money in a short period of time. You could easily charge $20 per hour, or more. Tutoring for just a few hours a week is a great way to make a decent amount of money in a short period of time.

Teaching Assistant

Once you get into university if you excel at a topic you may be asked, or have the option to apply to be a teaching assistant. The tasks assigned will vary but range from helping to mark papers, organize things for the professor for lectures, run tutorials or labs for the class. Though I never did this I had a few friends who did and managed to make a pretty decent amount of money too.

Mystery Shopping

I had a friend who I met during my second degree who did mystery shopping what seemed like every day. In her case it paid very little cash but majorly supported her living away from home. She would pick jobs like ‘’spend $50 at X drugstore and document your experience’’. She’d stock up on stuff she needed like toilet paper or mascara then submit the receipt for a full refund as payment for her time and report. Another favorite was dining in restaurants. She didn’t have much money to spend on socializing so this was a way she could dine out for free.

Event/Promo Staff

There are constantly events and promotions on campus and surrounding areas. Though these gigs can be inconsistent, they have the potential to pay well. A few friends of mine got on with a local beer company to promote during things like Halloween parties, FROSH week etc. They’d probably only ‘’work’’ maybe four weekends a year, they’d easily make $300 in a single weekend.

Holding a traditional job can be very demanding while pursuing intensive studying. If you look outside the traditional job route you may be surprised what is actually out there.

Have you ever done any of these jobs? Did you work in university?

Catherine
Catherine

Catherine is a first time momma to a rambunctious toddler. When she isn’t soaking up all that motherhood has to offer, you can find her blogging over at Plunged in Debt where she chronicles her and her husbands journey out of debt. You can also follow her on Twitter.

plungedindebt.com

Filed Under: Education, Money and Finances Tagged With: college jobs, easy college jobs

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  1. What You Do Matters: Your kids are watching you. So, be purposeful about what you want to accomplish.
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