If you’re studying full-time, finding work that fits around that can be pretty tricky. Depending on what you’re studying, you might find jobs where you can work evenings and weekends work best, or your uni schedule might be a little more flexible, but there is bound to be an option that works for you. Here are 13 different job options perfect for uni students.
1) Bar staff
Places like pubs, bars, and clubs are always on the hunt for reliable people to work behind the bar making drinks and providing great customer service. You’ll need a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate, and you will probably also want to take a short bartending course so you can learn to make all of the fancy cocktails. Once you have the skills, you can work evenings and late nights, which is perfect for those studying more demanding uni degrees.
2) Waiter or waitress
If you have a good attitude and can provide patrons with friendly customer service, then maybe becoming a waiter is right for you! There is no formal training that you need for this type of job, and you have the opportunity to work in all sorts of places, from upscale restaurants to local food joints and cafes.
3) Barista
If you are a coffee connoisseur, you can turn that into a way to make money as a barista! You’ll benefit from taking a short barista course so you can become familiar with coffee machines and all the different varieties of coffee, but once you have the skills, there are plenty of opportunities. Keep in mind though that your work hours as a barista will likely skew more towards early to mid-morning rather than evenings, so consider if that will work with your schedule.
4) Events staff
Large events like shows, sports events, festivals and conventions need people to do all kind of jobs, and for students, this can be perfect to pick up some extra money over weekends and uni holidays. The more you work, the more experience and opportunities will come your way, and you can tailor your work schedule to suit your busier and quieter uni periods, so long as you are in a position to accommodate a very inconsistent income.
5) Promotions work
Events don’t just need people to work at the event, they also need people to promote the event. If you are a positive and outgoing person, you might find that working in promotions is perfect for you. Once again though, it’s important to acknowledge that this kind of work won’t provide you with a steady paycheck, and you might have to hustle to get your next gig.
6) Call centre work
If you love the idea of an office job, you might be perfect for call centre work. You get to sit at a desk for your shift rather than be on your feet, which is perfect for some people. You can also work in different departments depending on your personality type. For example, if you are persuasive and outgoing, you might be perfect in the sales department, but if you’re solutions-driven and don’t mind tough conversations, you can try customer service.
7) Security staff
This is another varied but rewarding role. You can work in bars and clubs, at events, and at all types of places helping to keep people safe. If you can keep your cool in a high-pressure situation, then this might be for you.
8) Food delivery jobs
If you have a car or even a bicycle, food delivery is the ultimate way to make money on your terms and your schedule. There is a range of companies where you can sign up, log on when you want, and take deliveries in your area. Just be aware that there is no hourly rate and no set hours, so you have to be a little bit self-motived to make food delivery work for you.
9) Office admin
If you want to work a more traditional 9 to 5 around your studies, office admin work can be perfect. You won’t have the chance to work weekends or evenings, which can diminish your earning potential, but the massive benefit is that you could get a foot in the door of the industry you are studying to work in. Not only does that mean work experience and, if you’re good, a great reference, but it also means you could put the skills you’re learning to use.
10) Factory worker
Factory work is great for uni students because the hours are flexible, you will likely have regular hours, and there is a potential to earn decent money. If you live in an area with factories, look into the kinds of jobs you could get there.
11) Tutoring
Tutoring is another easy way to put your skills to great use. You can tutor everyone from primary school students up to fellow university students, but if you have the skills and knowledge, it’s a great, flexible way to earn money, while strengthening your knowledge!
12) Retail or sales assistant
One of the classic uni jobs has always been working as a sales assistant. You can work in fashion, homewares, technology, gaming, or really anything that suits you, and gain a transferrable skillset in customer service and sales. Plus the hours are usually flexible, and you’ll tend to be needed more around Christmas and New years, as well as mid-year for sales in some areas, so it usually lines up well with uni workloads.
13) Taxi or rideshare driver
This is another opportunity that you can tailor to your schedule because you work as a contractor and set your schedule. As a driver, you will have to have a particular type of car and you’ll need to keep it clean and even include some extra value if you want high ratings. You will also benefit if you’re an outgoing and chatty person.
If you are a uni student looking for a job that works with your studies, check out the job ads on the Student Job Board! All of the jobs we advertise are tailored to suit students, which means there is something to suit you.