Jobs for College Students

September 1, 2007 by Marenda
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Many college students work their way through school. The ideal job for college students pays well, has flexible scheduling, and the boss is cool. When I was in college nobody seemed to know where to find that job.

Now days a college freshman can go from broke to paid by thinking outside the box and using the internet.

I encourage college freshmen to expand their thinking beyond working for someone else by testing the waters of entrepreneurialism. Most people go to college in hopes of getting a good job when they graduate…but who knows…you might be looking to hire when you graduate.

Ever hear of these businesses all started by college students?

Google
Facebook
Youtube
Yahoo!
Ugallery
CollegeClub

Why get a job when you can start your own business? Make your own schedule. Determine your own pay. You don’t have to come up with the next Google although that would be cool. Here are some ideas of things you can do to make money.

Start a website
Start a college e-zine
Start a blog
Start a calendar business
Sell snacks and goodies
Sell drop ship items on Ebay
Fluff & Fold/Laundry Service
Lawn Care
Student Consignment Shop
Spring Break Planning/Travel Business
Party Promoter
Restaurant Delivery Service
Cleaning Business
Moving service
Student Transportation service
Tutoring service
Concierge service
Car washing service
Write and sell a “How to Get in College” e-book
Write and sell a “How to Study” e-book

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CommentsComments to “Jobs for College Students”

John Hunter says:

September 1, 2007 at 12:48 pm

I think trying the entrepreneurial route is great for the right people. If you can’t find the right things for you could try this internship directory

Louiss says:

September 2, 2007 at 12:23 pm

Currently Im a student persuading college. I had worked as a waiter and promoter before but not as attractive as making own money over the Internet.

I used to think of starting an own business over the Internet. I’m gaining knowledge about these business. Hopefully I can successfully make my own business

Dave RH says:

September 5, 2007 at 4:18 pm

As an entrepreneur myself, I can say that I could not work for someone else ever again. However, many people lack that certain drive to become their own boss.

It takes a very special type of person to succeed as an entrepreneur.

Thesis Writing says:

August 22, 2008 at 12:04 am

That very good to improve your professional & educational skills.

HVAC Training School says:

September 5, 2008 at 10:19 am

I’m a student looking into starting my own business…thanks for your advice, you never know what’s in demand.

Handbag for life says:

September 30, 2008 at 9:47 am

I am a senior student of university. As my work experience, I think consolidating our professional skill is as important as enlarging our knowlege.

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