August 12, 2022
Clutch Creator Resources
Earning a full time income when you have a full time school work load can be challenging. However, in this day and age with the virtual gig economy you can start your own side hustle in the comfort of your home behind a laptop. Creating a side hustle is essentially freelance work that can be as part or full time as you see fit. Wether you are looking to stay ahead of the game with paying down your student loans or just some extra cash in your pocket for the holidays having a side hustle or two is a great way to supplement your income. There are a variety of in-person side hustles out there for students as well as remote. Here are the 5 of the best remote side hustles for college students to consider.
We all know having an active presence online is important. This is especially true for those business out there who do not operate from a brick and mortar shop. If website development is one of your skills then this remote side hustle can be a great way to turn these skills into some substantial income.
With so many people starting up small businesses these days online, it is crucial to have a cohesive image across all digital platforms. People who are well versed in the world of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator can be a huge help to entrepreneurs and businesses needing logos, business cards, and other marketing materials alike. By freelancing these skills early on as a student you can develop your portfolio of work to help you stand out for future work past the college years.
If you are social media savvy then you can be leveraging that skill into a small business to make some extra cash on the side. This is a great way for marketing majors and students well versed in social media, even as a hobby, to start freelancing for businesses wanted to get their name out to the online world.
Are you a student looking for ways to work from home at flexible times with good earning potential? Then work as a Virtual Assistant can be a perfect fit for you! There is a wide range of tasks that a virtual assistant can do based on their expertise and skills. Some of these tasks can include answering emails, data entry, answering phone calls, and other digital jobs as needed. If you have great communication skills and stay organized this can be a great side hustle that can expand into a full time career.
This side hustle can happen in-person or virtually as so many meetings can take place on Zoom and Google Meet. Think of a subject or skill you excel at that you can teach to underclassmen. It can be your major or another subject you do well in. Your university’s career center should have more information on becoming a tutor on campus and you may need a teachers recommendation for credibility.
Don’t feel limited in the side gigs you can pursue just because you’re a full-time student. First, ask yourself, What am I good at? Is there anything I can do on the side, in-person or remote, that I’ve worked before? Or, something that allows me to get paid going about my day-to-day routine?
Once you identify the skills that can translate into a side hustle, the beauty of it is that you’re essentially your own boss and you don’t need to quit one job, interview for another, and tie yourself to one gig.
