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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. J A A M JAYAWEERA says

      March 26, 2018 at 7:53 pm

      I am Amesh,I am student of University of Moratuwa.I need a part time job..If you have please contact me.
      E-mail – [email protected]
      Tel – 0768710956

      Reply
    2. Ruwan Dinesh says

      March 21, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      I need a Part time Job as a Data Entry
      I have 15 Years work Experience in information Technology assistant
      my Contact No 0784473742

      Reply
    3. Shehan says

      March 15, 2018 at 12:11 pm

      Im shehan am i need part time job please contact me. 0752931125

      Reply
    4. vinuka says

      March 8, 2018 at 9:49 am

      Hi ravindu. Im vinuka form matale. whats going on your studies?

      Reply
    5. Bimali says

      February 2, 2018 at 11:53 am

      I’m bimali hansika. Nowadays I am studying at sabaragamu university.i need path time job. I like to get job experience [email protected]

      Reply
    6. shalika says

      January 23, 2018 at 5:19 pm

      I am final year physiotherapy student in university of peradeniya. I am finding part time job. If you have any job please contact me…
      T.P 0719865153

      Reply
    7. Chathurika Priyadarshani says

      January 10, 2018 at 12:34 pm

      Iam Chathurika.Iam studing in management faculty of university of Colombo.I have one year experience in accounting & auditing field.Now Iam finding a part time job. If you have,please contact me.
      Mobile -077 0438426
      Email- [email protected]

      Reply
    8. N.S.Perera says

      October 29, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      I’m Navodya Perera from Kotte. I’m doing QS BTec HND in CSCT. Here I am looking for a parttime job. If please anyone can help me, contact me through following email address.Thank you.
      [email protected]

      Reply
    9. abishek selvakumar says

      October 22, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      iam a internal student at university of peradeniya. how i find a part time job?

      Reply
    10. Udeshika says

      September 14, 2017 at 2:15 am

      I’m udeshika,following a special degree in statistics.need a part time job around kelaniya.

      Reply
      • Ravindu says

        January 3, 2018 at 12:21 pm

        I’am ravindu
        I live in kelaniya
        A/l Resalt -B.s-A ,Econ -B ,Account -B
        I want part time job
        Help my studies
        0714230462

        Reply
    11. thathsarani says

      August 29, 2017 at 9:24 am

      i am Thathsarani. i’m studying Wayamba university of sri lanka. i am finding a part time job subject related or not. so please contact me if you have any. Thank you.
      mobile 0717609696

      Reply
    12. Sohan ishara says

      August 16, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      I’m a student of university of colombo. I wanna be a tour guider.. how can I be? please send me an email. [email protected]

      Reply
      • Hiran says

        August 16, 2017 at 8:18 pm

        Sri Lanka Tour Guides are trained and certified by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). … fulltime intensive training course in geography, history, archaeology, culture …

        Reply
    13. Asha madurangi says

      August 14, 2017 at 11:36 am

      I am asha.currently i am following qs degree in icbt campus.and i seeking for a part time job.if u have please send me a mail.thank [email protected]

      Reply
    14. aruni jayarathna. says

      August 13, 2017 at 11:45 am

      i’m following diploma in information technology at open university. i want a part time data entry job.plz help me.

      Reply
    15. Hasith Madushanka says

      July 28, 2017 at 7:58 am

      Im hasith madushanka. Im student of software engineering java institute in bamblapitya, and i have good computer hardware skills ,i have one year experience to work in hardware technician. I looking for it parttime job any one have call me 077-9799523. Thanku

      Reply
    16. Shan Samarasinghd says

      June 2, 2017 at 11:50 am

      I am studing for LLB London on week end . I can do a job four week days .If l can find a job

      Reply
    17. Sandeepa rukshan says

      April 6, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      Im sandeepa rukshan im sure i can superb design and work powerpoint presentaion

      Reply
    18. Darshani says

      February 23, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      I am an undergraduate of University Of Colombo.Have a sound knowledge of English.I need a part time job.

      Reply
    19. Gayathri kangaratnam says

      February 22, 2017 at 11:11 am

      I’m Gayathri kangaratnam a 2nd year student of SLIIT I need a part time job which may help to my studies

      Reply
      • Asanga says

        November 10, 2018 at 10:03 pm

        I am looking for someone to brush up my daughter’s spoken English. If you are interested pls call me at 077-317 7072.

        Reply
    20. S.weerasuriya says

      February 12, 2017 at 10:04 pm

      Lives in peradeniya.i need a part time job.now im final year student of university of peradeniya

      Reply
    21. Dilshan says

      February 9, 2017 at 12:25 am

      I am dilshan.i am a sutdent of software enginnering icbt canpus nugegoda.so i hope to find a part time job.so plz if any one can help me
      Plz contact me 0718918830
      I

      Reply
    22. Rajitha Rathialagan says

      January 23, 2017 at 1:09 pm

      i am Rajitha, i studing at ICBT campus in kandy as a HND Psychology student.i finding a part time job.if you have please contact me
      [email protected]

      Reply
    23. Dinakshi layanga says

      September 4, 2016 at 10:55 pm

      I live in kadawatha. I need part time job.external degree 1 st year.university of kelaniya.

      Reply
    24. Kalana prasad says

      September 2, 2016 at 6:15 pm

      I need part time job..
      Im undergraduate of university of Ruhuna…
      Course-Agric business management

      Reply
    25. Kalana prasad says

      September 2, 2016 at 6:11 pm

      NAGAHADDARA
      AKURUGODA

      Reply
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