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5 Tips for Finding a Job as a College Student

By Mason Spandorf
April 1, 2021
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Trying to find a part-time job is already tough enough, but it’s even more challenging when you’re a full-time college student. ]]]

College students are already worried about everything from homework to classes, and tuitions to studying way into the night, causing many to become overwhelmed and stressed beyond belief. It’s already stressful enough as a college student, you shouldn’t have to stress over whether you can find a part-time job or not. In this blog, you’ll find a few tips to help you find that job without becoming stressed during the process.

Find an On-Campus Job

As a college student, you’re already stretched to the limit, so searching for a part-time job can stretch you even further. It’s easier if you can find an on-campus job, because they tend to give students the flexibility they need to attend classes and study groups.

Depending on how much money you need to make, you can usually work a few hours with an on-campus job or whatever they’ll give you to make ends meet. Working in the dining hall, the library, or the admissions office can really make a difference when it comes to making spending money, and it keeps you on campus also. Of course, you can get a job off-campus as well, as many places hire college students for part-time hours.  Be prepared for a more involved application process and probably a background check as well.

Offer Your Services to Other Students

Another way to make money as a college student is to offer your services to other students that might need them. From ride-sharing home for Thanksgiving to tutoring students who are struggling in everything from math to French, you can make a little extra money if you’re acing those classes.

Work Online

There are quite a few online jobs that college students can do to make extra money. Whether it’s writing blog posts, doing papers, or becoming a social media manager, the opportunities are out there, and you can make your own hours. If you’re looking for a way to make extra money, but still be able to study, spend time with friends, and make it to classes on time, then working online might be just the answer you’re searching for.

Work at the College Bookstore

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While this is along the lines of working on campus, working at the college bookstore often comes with the added benefit of students being given discounts on textbooks and school supplies. That’ll come in handy for extra money for vacation and for buying textbooks when the new semesters begin.

Start a Side Business

While you don’t want to get too deep into a side business when you’re in college, starting a business while in college can make you the money you need to survive those four years, without having to eat Ramen the entire time. Businesses that work well are babysitting, dog walking, and even shoveling snow during the winter season. You can even try to get started as a self-published author by selling your books on Amazon, Nook, and through Barnes and Noble. Just remember that your education, studying, and going to classes is your first concern, your side business is just that, on the side.

These are just a few of the best tips out there for college students to find a part-time job during their years in college. From working on campus to starting a side business, there are plenty of options to help you make extra money while you’re studying for a successful career.

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