Jobs College Kids Can Do From The Dorm

The ideal job for a college kid has flexible hours, allows for the fact that many students have no easy method of transportation and considers the fact that studies should be the first priority.

There are several categories of jobs that fit these criteria. First of all is a list of jobs also suggested for work at home mothers, retirees and others who just have difficulty leaving their homes. These include transcriptionists, call center agents, etc. The only requirements for these jobs are typically a reliable internet connection and a computer.

The next grouping focuses on displaying a little entrepreneurial spirit. Starting a business is easy, and if your business is web-based, you have an added layer of flexibility. Companies like Facebook were started while their founders were still college students. You don’t even need programming skills to start a website, or implement advertising on it.

A good example: you can create a blog on Wordpress in about five minutes. From there it takes about another ten minutes to set up Google AdSense. Both options are free. Don’t get stuck on these particular sites, however. There are literally hundreds of options, and you should become familiar with them before deciding. Make sure to take a look at affiliate options, from companies like Amazon.

There are also plenty of off-line options, as well. You can offer your services as a tutor or proofreader to your fellow dorm-dwellers, for a fee. All it takes is printing up a few flyers with your phone number, and you get to set your schedule. At most schools, there’s an office that helps students find tutors for specific subjects. They may have specific criteria, such as having received a certain grade in a class.

The last category is the most flexible, and the broadest: sell stuff. This is very open to interpretation; for instance, you might sell old DVDs you don’t want anymore on eBay. But you could also make things to sell. If you are the crafty type, websites like Etsy make it very easy for you to sell handmade goods, ranging from pins to scarves to whatever you can come up with. Best of all, you can post an item whenever it’s ready and make it whenever you want.

A last note: Depending on your skills and abilities, you might consider keeping an eye on websites like Craigslist, where many employers post temporary gigs. This sort of job can be profitable and pay out quickly, and it’s likely to be a little easier on your system than selling plasma, that time-honored moneymaker for desperate days. Forums focused on your location might also have listings, as well as social networking sites, like Livejournal.