College Student Jobs: Where to find the best paid jobs

Finding college student jobs can be frustrating to say the least. If you have never looked for part time jobs before, it’s hard to know where and what career choices to search for. There is even stiffer competition for student summer jobs when everyone is on summer break.

There is a lot of competition for the few jobs that exist closest to school. Why drive farther than you have to? That’s why it’s harder to find a job closer to school. Everyone wants the close jobs.

Extra money for books, tuition, entertainment, gasoline etc. always popped-up. Costs keep going up and up like gasoline. Never down. Something when you least expect it needs your attention and the rest of your time and money. It never ends. It doesn't change after college either.

A good starting point for a student looking for a part-time college student job, is at the college itself. You only use your legs there, not your car.

Check the bulletin board, ask the receptionist or talk to the guidance counselor about potential part time jobs at your college. Spread the word to your classmates. You could also be a tutor to students, according to what your major is.

You could also look around town for restaurants that are looking for a server (tips are good.) Consider bartending if you are old enough (good tips, again.) There are many notorious college student hangouts that need help. Ask your friends where they are. You may already know.

Try these places first for employment. They want to keep on good terms with the college and the students. Word of mouth spreads, good or bad.

There is always child care and baby sitting if you like taking care of kids. Local small businesses may be looking for you as a receptionist or a driver for delivery.

My son received excellent tips working at a very large and well known spaghetti restaurant. He had a hard time making the career choice quitting it for another career when the time came for him to go. He had advanced as far as he could in the restaurant job within a year or so.

He was offered an opportunity to get a job in a profession he felt he fit better in. He had to take a big cut in earnings in order to start a new entry level job position in an entirely unrelated career choice.

In the long run though, he will earn much more income and receive greater advancement opportunities and training. He presently has insurance benefits, retirement benefits, college tuition money, and a much brighter future. He didn't have this in the restaurant job.

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Look online for college student jobs or student summer jobs locally within your target area, and also in the local papers (and throw-a ways.) Don't forget to branch out and network through your friends and family. They can get you into the door if someone knows somebody.

Have you heard the expression; it is not what you know, but who you know? It tells you how the world works in reality.

Who you know (or better said, who likes you) is the key that can open a door that would not be open to you otherwise. An insider like a friend or family could get you working in a college student job.

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