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Student Jobs – Take a part-time job while studying in University

May 19, 2008 By Hiran 47 Comments

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It is very common that students do part-time jobs while studying in foreign universities. It’s obvious that if you don’t work, you will have more time to study, but doing a job can get you some income to survive or get some pocket money without depending on parents.





Research has shown that those students who work while studying tend to understand and grasp their studies much better than those who are not on job. They understand the nature of business and get a practical learning about how things are done. For example if a student is studying telecommunications and works at a call center, he will understand each and every thing much better.

However students working while studying should definitely not divert from their studies and keep a balance between their studies as well as job.

Types of part-time jobs that foreign students do include Child care, landscaping/ maintaining garden/ gardener, swim lesson instructor, house cleaning, tuition (tutor), office assistant, management assistant, delivery jobs, lifeguard, sales assistant, recreation assistant, web designers, violinist/ musician, mailing letters, dishwasher, IT technical assistants, tour guides, book keeper, delivery work, receptionist, creative writers, drivers, photographers, graphic designers.



In Sri Lankan universities part-time jobs are not promoted. However following are some part time job ideas for students who follow university degrees or other courses.

16 Part Time Job/ Self employment Ideas while studying

  1. Conduct Tuition Classes –

This is very common among undergraduates. Many popular tuition teachers
start their career while studying in University. You can do A/L, O/L or
even classes for other school children.

  1. Photography –

If you have a DSLR camera then you can start your own photography business
by photographing your friends for special events such as weddings.

  1. Research Assistant or as Research study participant

Gain experience in your field of interest by working as a Research
Assistant for one of your lectures or professors in your department/campus.

Check with your University to see what research studies are looking for
participants.

  1. Freelance

You probably have some skills eg. Web designing, editing, copywriting, computer programming, graphic design etc. Then you can use your skills and talents to build a business of your own, as a freelancer (self-employed person). You can earn money by offering your talents and skills to the world without leaving your home or office. Fiverr and Upwork are
massive marketplaces for all types of freelance work.

Check Sri Lankans who are offering their services at Fiverr, a popular freelance site.

https://www.fiverr.com/gigs/sri%20lanka

  1. Restaurant Jobs – Waiter Staff

You can work in large Hotels and also places like MacDonald’s, Pizza Hut,
KFC. You can earn money and have free meals also.

  1. Sales Assistant jobs in Shops
  1. Promotion campaigns/ Advertising

Eg. Distribution of handbills, putting up posters, Business inaugural
advertising campaigns

  1. Data Entry Operator

These jobs have easy working hours, sometimes you can do these at your home
using your computer.

  1. Content writer/ Creative writing jobs

If you can write creatively there are several jobs available as creative
article writers or web copy writers.

  1. Programing/ IT jobs
  1. Product marketing jobs/ Telemarketer

These jobs involve marketing of products to customers by visiting home or
other methods.

  1. Invest in Stock Market

Read our article on Students Guide to Invest in Colombo Stock Exchange
https://studentlanka.com/2012/10/12/earn-money-by-investing-cse/

  1. Insurance agent or wealth planner
  1. Design work – Print design, Web design, Video editing

If you are knowledgeable in Photoshop and other print design software you
can work for designing various advertising materials.

  1. Account Assistant/ Book Keeping/ Tax advising and tax report preparation
  1. Customer Service & Call Center jobs

You may also check part time job openings in partyimejobs.lk website.

Related:
How to find a job? A guide to school leavers after O/L & A/L
https://studentlanka.com/2016/11/24/how-to-find-a-job-a-guide-to-school-leavers-after-ol-al/
Higher Education and Career Options in IT
Educational Pathways in Management, Accountancy and Marketing


[note color=”#eded7b”]Students who are looking for part time jobs can post their skills here so that they can find a prospective employer. If you are Employer who are looking for suitable candidates then please add your job openings here as a comment. [/note]

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  1. Shashikala hansamali says

    October 25, 2021 at 7:59 pm

    I’m Shashikala from colombo.
    studying at university of jayewardanapura.
    I need a part time job..

    Reply
  2. Ridmi says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    I’m looking for a part time job. I’ve done English and French for A/L 2020. I live in Maharagama. Please contact me if you have vacancies. [email protected]

    Reply
  3. Chamodya Rasanduni says

    August 11, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    Hello! I’m Chamodya. I’m an undergraduate in medicine. I studied at Royal International School. Looking for a part time job around Kandy). please contact to me for details. 0765708782. [email protected]

    Reply
  4. Zainab says

    July 8, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    Hi, I am Zainab. Looking for a part time job in around Kandy even online tutoring for IGCSE and primary students . Studied at Colombo International School.

    Thank you

    Reply
  5. W.P.Erandi Sandupawani says

    November 15, 2019 at 11:36 am

    I’m erandi. I’m following higher national diploma in quantity survey I want to part time job near galle

    Reply
  6. thineth lakshan says

    September 23, 2019 at 4:24 pm

    hi.. i’m thineth looking for a part time job in colombo area.

    Reply
  7. charitha colone says

    May 26, 2019 at 9:52 am

    hi.I’m charitha. i’m doing A/l this year as a commerce student.I’m interesting in book keeper or data analysis job for part time job.

    Reply
  8. adithya says

    February 28, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    I am Adithya from colomba I need a part time job..

    Reply
  9. dilini gamage says

    December 4, 2018 at 9:44 am

    I am dilini. I am reading bio science special degree in university of sri jayawardenepura.I need data entry part time to do at home.thanks.

    Reply
  10. Asanga says

    November 10, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    I am looking for a young lady to brush up my 9 yr-old daughter’s spoken English skill. Just need to speak with her, no need to teach. A student is also good. Should be fluent in spoken English. Closed to Kaduwela is better. 077-317 7072.

    Reply
    • Romeshi says

      July 14, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      hello,Im an undergraduate medical student ,I would like to take up the job,Im from homagama-0763188724

      Reply
  11. sewwandi. says

    November 7, 2018 at 11:34 am

    please advice this job . i want part time data entry job working at home…

    Reply
  12. Sandu H. Gimhani says

    October 20, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Hi..I’m Gimhani..studying at university of kelaniya & looking for a part time job immediately..if u hv any vacancy plz contact me 0763300438…
    Thank u..

    Reply
  13. Adithya says

    June 27, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    Im Adithya im a school student and im doing my al s i need to find a part time job in kandy to find my expenses if you have a job please inform me
    Contact me -: 0765694248
    Thank you

    Reply
  14. W. Yasiru Niwantha says

    June 5, 2018 at 11:31 am

    I am W. Yasiru Niwantha. I am studying an International cookery course in Colombo. I want to do a part-time job close to Ratmalana, Dehiwala, Near to Colombo or near to Ambalangoda. Please contact me. 078 543 5 233. [email protected]

    Reply
    • HMY Arafath says

      September 22, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      I’m Arafath. I am reading Marine Engineering in Ocean University of Srilanka in Colombo Mattakkuliya. I want a part time job near Mattakkuliya area…
      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. sanjutha sureshkumar says

    May 9, 2018 at 1:05 pm

    i am sanjutha. i am students of eastern university of arts and culture. i need a part time job in your company. thank you.

    Reply
  16. Nayana says

    March 30, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    Im,nayana samanmali i need a part time job

    Reply
    • Fonseka says

      March 31, 2018 at 11:35 am

      Hi I have vacancy for a cashier at a Dulux paint showroom in Moratuwa. If you’re interested please contact 0765349809

      Reply
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