It’s not unusual for students to need a little extra income on the side, which is why student jobs have been popular for a long time. Not only do they provide students with some much-needed income, but they also provide them with the flexibility they need to be able to work enough to make what they need. 

The downside is that it might not be as easy as you thought to get one – not all employers can afford to take on students and provide them with the flexibility they need in their schedules to be able to work well, and there are many students vying for the same position when there is one. The good news is that there are lots of tricks you can use and useful steps you can take to set yourself apart from your competition and to better your chances of landing the job you want. 

Keep reading to find out about some of these tricks for job-seeking success! 

Find a Student Job on Campus 

The perfect place to find part time jobs for students is their very own university or college campus. There are places there like the library, the cafe or restaurant, and even the library and administration offices that are always looking for some extra help. 

These jobs are ideal for any student looking to make some extra income, and are tailored to their needs while providing the campus with some much needed help. At the same time, you can also apply for jobs that are going to help you with your career in the future. Someone who wants to go into writing and editing might want to work for the school paper or magazine, and students can help assist in science labs, etc. 

Look Online for Remote Work 

Another kind of job that offers both flexibility and for you to choose your own hours is online or remote work. Contract-based work with different companies and freelance gigs offer the most flexibility and are likely to pay much more than student-level part-time jobs would, especially when you have the right skills. 

In addition to being able to set your own hours, you will also be able to work from your dorm room or student apartment. All you’ll need is a good laptop and a powerful internet connection – both of which aren’t hard to find for most college or even high school students.

Lately, the pandemic has made several organizations across the globe shift towards the online world to fill their vacancies, and this recent uptick in demand for remote labor works in your favor. 

Have the Right Resume or CV 

One of the most important things about a job search – and often something that makes all the difference – is representing yourself properly in your resume and job applications. Even without any formal job history or experience, you have a lot of skills to show, and a lot of information to be put on your resume. 

For example – if you apply for a social media manager role in a company, they will most likely be looking for someone who understands their target audience, has had experience with their product, or understands why people would need it, and need a candidate with the relevant knowledge. A company that makes cat food might even pick you over a candidate with more social media management experience. Why? Because you have had cats in the past and understand their dietary needs while the more experienced candidate does not. 

Your CV isn’t set in stone, and you might need to adjust the soft copy a little here and there for different job applications – the goal is to get an interview and make the hiring agents interested in talking more with you. Find the skills that are relevant to certain job posts and make you marketable and desirable in the industry – your chances of success will increase dramatically.