Earn while in college

You don’t have to hold your horses before diving head first into the job market. Infact, you don’t even have to go for a traditional job hunt. Thanks to the internet and social media, all you need is an idea and the drive to follow it up. Here are a few ways you can pocket some cash while waiting to land a job that has a steady pay packet. You could even bump into you true calling in the process.

Resort to Youtube

Start a Youtube account. Whether you are a communications student or are bitten by the film bug, you can now make some films on your own and build a portfolio. Draw a plan and make smart videos which can help you partner with Youtube. If you are good, advertisements will precede your videos. Hence, the more views you draw, the better you get paid.

Take up stock photography

Many would love to bypass the expensive professional photographers and hire interested candidates for creative assignments, especially if their pockets aren’t deep. This too will prove to be a win-win situation for you as the work will help you build a portfolio while you get to earn some bucks.

Write a “How to” guide

An eBook is the best way for aspiring writers to start their careers. You no longer have to go to hot-shot publishers with your work and face multiple rejections. If you know your way around something, anything at all, you can write an eBook. Further, if you are a creative writer and have an idea that you would want published, this is your best bet. When you think you’re ready, you can try selling your work to Amazon , Clickbank or Lulu.

Design T-shirts

Customised T-shirts are here to stay. Did you come up with a wonderful limerick under the shower or a fabulous repartee during an argument? Take a T-shirt and splash your idea onto it. Keep a stock of such bright moments and make a few T-shirts with funny one-liners, startling facts or even cartoons. If you have a funny bone, rest assured some cash is coming your way.

Keep your research papers

A lot of students do not know that their hard work in the lab and library can sell. Youngsters often put a lot of effort into white papers, thesis and dissertations. Websites like Associated Content are available for you to publish you work and get paid per 1000 views. But you have sidestep a few crooks. Choose only legitimate companies and stay away from those that sell your papers to lazy students looking to cheat their way through college. You don’t want that.

Microwork you way to money

There are a few websites that pay you for odd jobs and easy ones at that! From downloading software for someone to merely filling up a form, there are several such small tasks you can take up for some easy money. Mind you, the pay isn’t great since the jobs are way too easy. But considering the number of options available, it won’t be long before you pile up a decent amount for yourself. Try mcroworkers.com!

Apart from these, you could freelance, sell you video game accounts and even tutor. All you need is an idea.