If you're a college student, you probably wouldn't mind earning a few extra bucks. Socialization is an important aspect to fully experience the university experience, the fact is that going around bars, restaurants and events is not free, not to mention food, tuition, rent and books. Finding a job can be difficult due to a lot of study commitments. However, it is possible to find flexible employment that suits your needs, at least up to a point. You can also sell things you don't need, like old clothes and electronics, or offer paid services. For example, you might be giving tutoring, correcting thesis, or doing laundry for other people at a flat rate.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Find a Flexible Job
Step 1. Register with a temporary employment agency
Submitting one application after another takes a lot of time, so this route may be for you. Once your resume has been received, the agency will consider what you can do and can help you find temporary jobs that match your schedule. Not only will you earn extra, you can also diversify your CV.
- Search online for temporary agencies in your area. In many cases it is possible to send the curriculum on the internet, while in others you have to go there in person. If you are not sure how to register, call during office hours to ask for information.
- Many temporary jobs include administrative jobs, such as data entry. It's a job that easily adapts to a student's schedule, especially if you can work in the evenings or weekends.
- As for taxes, they are generally paid by the company providing the work.
Step 2. Work as a petsitter on weekends or holidays
If you miss your pet, this job can help you get distracted and earn some extra cash. If you have some free time in the afternoon, you can walk the dogs of people who stay away from home all day. Since a student's day doesn't last from 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon, which is the usual working hours, busy people will be grateful for your service.
- You can find work in your city on sites like PetMe or Seeking PetSitter.
- You can also advertise your services yourself. Leave flyers at pet stores and dog parks, or post an ad online.
- In any case, protect your safety. If you need to meet someone you know online, make your first date in a public place.
Step 3. If you enjoy writing, look for a freelance job
College students generally write a lot, and it is possible to find small projects on several sites. For example, if you post on a blog for 50 euros each 2-3 times a week, you can earn some extra money.
- Sites like Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer can help you get started. You need to create a profile, then start looking for work and applying for those proposed.
- If your university offers an orientation and training center, take the opportunity to ask for advice, in order to orient yourself in the world of freelance writing.
Step 4. Driving for Uber
If you have a car and all the points on your license, driving can help you earn some extra cash. You will decide when to work according to your needs.
- You can work on weekends, before and after class.
- If you live in a college town, you could make a lot of money by working on weekends. Leaving students often need a ride to get to a club and back home.
Step 5. You could also take notes for other people
Students with disabilities often need someone to take care of them for them. Since you are a student yourself, going to class and taking notes is an integral part of your daily life - see if you can make a profit.
Post ads and post flyers on the bulletin board. You can also ask for help from students who have done this work before you
Method 2 of 3: Offer Paid Services
Step 1. Take surveys for cash or coupons
If you have free time between classes or at the end of the day, remember that many survey sites offer pay. Generally the payouts are low, or you will be given coupons, but it's still something.
You can also look for companies that pay to test their websites. You will need to browse for a few hours and participate in a survey to review your experience
Step 2. If you are a good photographer, offer this service for a fee
You should prepare a small portfolio with good quality shots and post it on a website or blog to make yourself known. Offer to take photos of events at a reasonable price.
You can also make money online. Websites like Dreamstime allow you to upload your best shots. Get paid every time someone downloads one of your images
Step 3. If you are particularly good at a certain subject, tutor other students
Prepare flyers and announcements, then take them to strategic places. For example, if you give math tutoring, post announcements in the faculty and library of this faculty.
Tutors earn well. However, if your target audience is other students, try to offer competitive prices to stand out from the competition. This way you can attract more customers and increase revenue, while still asking for a lower hourly rate
Step 4. Offer a laundry service
Many students hate doing laundry. If you don't mind, do it for them. For example, you can propose a rate of 10 euros per load. If you wash and fold the clothes, other students will think it is worth paying a small amount of money to have more free time.
Step 5. Correct paid essays and term papers
If you are enrolled in a humanities faculty, you can make your skills available. Knowing how to correct and improve texts is a much sought after skill. College students such as Arts are often required to submit essays and term papers, so they are likely to need someone to correct them.
- Advertise your services at the university itself or online. You can get paid an hourly or flat rate for each essay or term paper you correct.
- If you offer a service as a freelancer, you can get organized with your schedule, so you will earn some extra money despite all the things you have to do.
Method 3 of 3: Selling Stuff
Step 1. Sell tickets for events you will not attend
If you can't go to a concert or game, don't waste the money you spent on buying a ticket. Can you buy tickets at a lower price by showing your student card or booklet? Buy several to resell to friends and family who don't go to college for a higher price.
If you live in a big city, several events will be organized, both at the university and outside, so you will have more opportunities
Step 2. Resell the textbooks
At the end of the year, many students are selling used books on websites and by word of mouth.
- On the Libraccio website it is possible to get an idea of the prices of used books. You can resell them online or to other students for a similar cost.
- You can also resell them at a flea market or used book store, but they must be in excellent condition.
Step 3. Sell old electronic devices
If you bought a new cell phone or computer, don't throw out the old one - resell it online or through a thrift store. There are people who need certain parts or who prefer to buy a used gadget because they are willing to pay less.
Step 4. Sell old clothes
You can do this through auctions on websites like eBay, but you can also go to a thrift store or third party and try to find a deal.
Advice
- Contact the university secretariat and the regional body that provides scholarships to find out if they offer opportunities. You will find out about jobs, scholarships and other financial subsidies.
- Try looking for paid internships in your university and the city where you live.
- Be willing to do jobs you don't particularly like. For example, working in a bar may not be exciting, but if you work hard it will be worth it because you will make some extra money.
