By Amy Jones
Going to college can be an exciting experience for many young adults. Not only are you moving away from home for the first time, but you get to study something that you are actually interested in, making friends along the way. But like many who go to college, their loans and tuition do not cover the cost involved with socialising, eating out and general living costs, especially in a world that is becoming more and more expensive day by day.
This means that many who are heading to college may need to find a job to cover these expenses. But what kind of jobs should college students get? It can be difficult to find a job with balance. On one hand, you need a job with a good income, as you will not be working full-time, and on the other hand, you need a job that can work around your schedule, as you don’t want to sacrifice your learning.
Well, there’s no need to worry anymore. If you’re heading to college this summer and want to get a job, this guide aims to show you three high-earning and flexible jobs that you can get to earn an extra bit of income, whilst also being flexible to work around your studies.
Tutoring
For many, especially those who have specialist knowledge in subjects such as maths or languages, tutoring is an easy way to earn extra money on the side. Whether you sign up on tutoring websites or mentor someone you may already know, tutoring is an easy and flexible way to earn some extra money. As the learning revolves around you, you can decide when you work and how long for, meaning it’s easy to work around your studies and a social life. In addition to this, many tutoring roles are high-earning compared to the time spent working, as many can charge around $20 an hour at least. Overall, this is a viable option for a teacher who enjoys teaching, has specialist knowledge and the patience to teach.
Digital Assistant
Digital assistant roles are great for those who want to work from the comfort of their bedrooms and have organisational skills. Many digital assistant roles are advertised online and can be part-time, full-time or zero hours and involve answering calls, sending and answering emails, and organising schedules. If you’re searching for roles like this, digital assistant roles, such as virtual receptionist services, and digital marketing assistant, are perfect for students and can help to boost their online skills.
Campus Ambassador
Campus ambassador roles are very common on most campuses. As they are run by the university, these roles are extremely flexible around studies and close to campus. Not only are these roles usually well-paying, but they also allow students to socialise with other students whilst building marketing and sales skills. Most of these roles require students to promote brands and services on campus, as well as create social media campaigns, which look great on resumes.