We students are always thinking of the same 3 aspects when it comes to finding a job…

1) “I need the money, but I am a full-time student”

2) “I need the money, but I am trying to have a social life.”

3) “I struggle with finding time to sleep! How am I supposed to fit in having a job?”

I know it may seem really tough at first, however all us students are in the same boat. We’re all in need of a part-time, reliable, and flexible job while having that busy school schedule!

But first, consider these important factors.

Location: Would you drive for your commute to work? Bus? Ride share? Walk? Consider how far you want to travel if you plan on commuting, as the farther away you are, the more money you will need to spend to get there.

Scheduling: Would you be willing to work weeknights or only on weekends? Would you prefer day shifts or night? These are a couple of considerations to realize when choosing the right part-time job.

Interests: At the end of the day, what really matters are if you are happy with the place you choose to work! For example, if it is an office job, are you okay with sitting at a desk all day? Or would you much rather be on your feet?

Are you working for purely cash, or are you looking to find experience to use towards your career? If it is for your eventual career, it is important that you are passionate towards the job you choose!

Considering the above factors, below is what Swob thinks are “The 10 Best Part-Time Jobs for Students”

1) Restaurant Host/ess/Server

This job role is super flexible and can accommodate one with a busy schedule during the week. This is great for earning income, as gratuity is earned along with your hourly pay.

2) Bartender

Same as restaurants, this job is great for earning gratuity! It is fast paced, meaning your shift will fly by.

3) Campus Tour Guide

This gives you the extreme convenience factor of being able to work at school during breaks, before, or after classes. It gives you an opportunity to tell others about your school experience and show potential students around campus!

4) Retail Associate

Talk about gaining hands on customer service experience! This is the perfect job for those that do not want to work late- as most retail stores close by 9pm. Also, some retail stores have commission opportunities. Most importantly… the discounts or perks an employee receives while working retail is usually outstanding!

5) Front Desk Receptionist at a Gym/Fitness Studio

If you like interacting in a gym environment, then this is the job for you. A great perk that comes along with this is usually a discounted gym membership-which is a helpful tool when wanting to live a healthy lifestyle in a cost effective way!

6) Tutoring

This gives you the opportunity to create your own hours based on your schedule, which is very convenient! Your knowledge will not only help others; however, will help you continue to learn.

7) Teaching Assistant

This is perfect for those that want to work at their school conveniently before or after classes. Most importantly, it helps gain hands on experience with being one on one with a teacher or professor, therefore creating new connections for future careers.

8) Administrative Assistant

This job is great for those that like an office environment, and will most likely still give you weekends off which is always a positive! Most office settings have the perks of free coffee and us students really need our caffeine fix anyways so…

9) Cashier

The best thing about this job role is that it usually needs little to no experience! A cashier can be needed in many different job settings like a grocery store, department stores, pharmacies, retail stores, coffee shops, etc.

10) Brand Ambassador

This gives students the opportunity to shine their strengths through promoting a product or service you love! This is also convenient as it will mostly take place at your school, therefore no excessive commuting necessary.

All the best in your part-time job searching! For students, by a student!