POV: you check your bank account and get the shock of your life when you realise you cannot afford those chips from 10z. This is an experience almost all university students have in common, and trust me, it gets tedious. This is the year to end that broke streak, and PDBY is bringing you a few ways to help you earn extra cash as a student.
Promoting for an Agency
Promoting brands or products for an agency is a flexible way to earn money on the weekends. Agencies such as Tradeway, JR Agencies, and VelvetLuxe are easy to apply to through their websites and Instagram accounts, and they offer flexible, student-friendly hours.
Tutoring
Whether it is privately or at the university, tutoring is a great way to stay in an academic space and make a profit from it. There are multiple tutoring agencies you can find through Google, LinkedIn, or by approaching lecturers of modules you have completed before and inquiring about openings.
Waiting Tables
Local restaurants around Hatfield and Hazelwood are always looking for help, especially during the recess seasons. With new places like Padstal Hazelwood and Elvis Brew opening up, there are bound to be open positions available.
Skill-Based Jobs
If you know how to do hair or nails, Hatfield is your playground. Round up your friends and the people in your building and let them know a new business is opening up! If it means investing in equipment and material, trust that the return will be worth it.
Career Service on Your Portal
UP is constantly posting new vacancies on the Career Service tab on your portal. The best way to be prepared for what may be available is to complete the Ready for Work course, which can be found on clickUp. The work offered on the portal is based on and off campus, so it also caters to convenience.
According to Save the Student’s student-based surveys, 30% of students work side jobs while completing their studies. It is more than possible to have a balanced work-study life when you prioritise correctly and find jobs that cater to what you are willing to do. In this economy, everyone could benefit from extra income, and that opportunity does not have to be reserved for after you get your degree. Get your CV in order and start applying because the best time to secure a job is in the beginning of the year.
Visual: Esther Ndebele
