Sources of Student Work

Make Extra Income – Finding College Jobs and University Work

Jan 1, 2009 Asa Ghaffar

Finding student work, college jobs or university work can prove difficult due to time restrictions. However, there are a number of ways to make extra income.

Sources of student work can prove elusive, but there are plenty of college jobs available for the more resourceful. Freelancing, local recruitment consultants and the Internet are useful ways to find a way to make extra income. The additional money assists those who are struggling to pay their bills or trying to prevent student debt problems.

Find Student Work Through a Local Recruitment Consultant

The majority of recruitment consultants have access to temporary summer assignments and part time work. Register before the need arises. The sooner a relationship is established with a consultant, the more likely they are to call the candidate when suitable college jobs arise.

JustJobs4Students.com – Find University Work On an Online Jobs Board

Sites like JustJobs4Students.com have over 200,000 students registered and help to put young people into a variety of college jobs via an online jobs board. Sarah Eldoori, Marketing Director, stated that "'During term-time, paid work can be anything from shifts in bars and restaurants to call centres and catering".

Make Extra Income and Clear Student Debt with Paid Medical Trials

Prior to a drug being released to the public, it needs to be tested in a live environment. Clinical trials form a useful source of student work, especially during the summer holidays. It isn't unknown for medical testing to pay thousands for longer, more complex projects.

Evening College Jobs at Call Centres to Make Extra Income

Call centres provide an excellent source of student work and, equally importantly, professional experience. The days of 9-5 employment are long gone and many employers offer college jobs to those prepared to work during the evenings and weekends.

Student Work as a Freelancer

Sites such as, Getafreelancer.com, allow freelancers to place bids against each other for self-employed college jobs and university work. Part-time jobs vary from computer programming to freelance writing projects. The pay varies considerably, depending upon the scarcity value of the skill or service offered.

Student Work to Make Extra Income and Taxation

According to the Halifax, "An estimated 9% of UK students work between 16 and 20 hours a week". The good news is that most student work will be tax-free because income isn't above personal tax allowance levels. The personal tax allowance for 2008-2009 is £6,035 and £6,475 for 2009-2010.

Student Work Do's and Dont's

There are college jobs available, it is just a matter of knowing where to look. Those who find work should complete a P38(S) form to inform the Inland revenue that they are a non-tax payer. Failing to do so will result in emergency tax rates. Never pay anyone for the chance to secure work.

Those that found this article useful may also be interested in identifying ways to prevent the need for student loans. Other potentially useful student debt articles include Eliminating Credit Card Debt and Saving Money on Living Expenses.

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