Most students wouldn’t say no to some extra income – but finding the time to pick up work between classes can be tough. Even if you already work a part-time job, it’s probably not enough to pay all the bills, tuition, and have some left over to put away for the future. Maybe you’ve had a few lazy afternoons when you wouldn’t mind earning a little extra money – but what? It needs to be something that conforms to your busy, unique schedule. Well, look no further than Kwanzoo’s newest quiz widget.
Here’s a little more about some of these opportunities.
No, not the Russian espionage organization. You might have seen some viral ads for KGB recently, like this one:
A little investigation finds that this mysterious Knowledge Generation Bureau is just a text answer service, much like ChaCha (which is no longer hiring). You’ll recieve questions texted in by people all over the country, and you’ll provide answers. At a maximum of 10 cents per query, most of which take at least a minute, it’s not the highest-paid job in the world – but it’s better than nothing. If you enjoy the challenge of finding fast answers and learning a little at the same time, and you spend a lot of time surfing the internet, this might be the job for you.
Every time you write a college essay, you could be making money off of it. All you need to do is create a free
account on Associated Content and submit your essay to their site. As an ever-growing content library, they’re always interested in high-quality papers and articles, and will pay around $5 a pop. If you’re a writer by nature, then there are even more opportunities here for you: write about news and current events, advice columns, or anything that interests you, and you could get paid. While upfront payments are limited to certain types of articles, even short stories can qualify for “performance payments” – a few cents for each time someone visits your article.
(A note: AC retains exclusive rights to anything you submit to them for consideration for upfront payment. Keep this in mind when submitting any school papers you write, as you won’t be able to use them for publication anywhere else.)
Whether you’re proficient at piano, sewing, editing, math, or something else, chances are you can find a way to make money doing it. Many students are interested in learning an instrument, so if you’re proficient at playing one, you can pass that along to others. If you’re comfortable playing in front of crowds, you could also make yourself available for weddings and other special occasions. Or, if you’re particularly talented in 
math, a foreign language, or another difficult subject, you can offer tutoring services. Some abilites translate into services that can be sold: if you can repair and tailor clothes, people will pay you to do it. If you’re particularly good at editing, students will turn to you for assistance with their essays.
Take an inventory of your special abilities and see if you can turn them into extra cash.
Most college campuses employ students in food service and different offices; although the jobs search can be competitive, if you can land one, they typically allow you to write your own schedule around your classes.
Start out by looking for employment opportunities on your college’s website. Or, if you have interest or skill in a particular area, go up to a student that you see working there and ask them how they got the job. Whether it’s working behind the desk at a media library, making drinks at a cafe, or helping students with their computer troubles, you’re sure to find something that fits you.
If you do end up getting an on-campus job, make sure you understand the tax implications. Though they may treat you like an employee, you might be considered an independent contractor. If you’ll be issued a 1099-MISC form at year’s end, be aware that you will have to pay an extra 15.3% tax.
Even if you have no special skills, you can still pick up odd jobs in your spare time. Places like Labor Ready connect workers with temporary jobs in all sorts of fields, mostly physical labor, but not all of it requires muscle. It’s one of the easiest ways to get money quickly – you’ll often be paid in cash, so it’s a great way to pay off unexpected emergency debts.
If you’re interested in something more long-term, you can use temp work to get your foot in the door of many different industries. Once you’ve proven your value as a helping hand, companies are more likely to hire you on as an employee.
We hope these suggestions have helped you. And if you run a website that offers the kinds of flexible part-time jobs that students need, remember that Kwanzoo widgets can help you effectively market your site and target advertising to make it up to ten times more lucrative. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you!
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