You are a college or university student. Unfortunately you may also be well-acquainted with mounting debt and bills you will have to pay. Want to make a little extra income during your spare time? Market your skills and talents. You will be able to set your own schedule and even build your resume.

1. Tutor

You can become a tutor. Tutoring is a great job for a college student. You will be able to make your own schedule, set your own rates. Additionally you will be able to gain and refine your communication skills by sharing and teaching younger individuals or even adults who need to brush up on a language, musical instrument or homework. You can even choose your choice of location. For instance, you could tutor in a café, at home, or at a tutoring, learning or community center.

2. ESL Teacher

Just like tutoring, you can teach English if you are a Native or fluent speaker. Why not consider getting a certificate inTeaching English as a Second Language (TESL classes are usually available on a part-time basis or through intensive summer courses), which will permit you to work for a language school either at home or abroad. You can teach part time or even after you graduate. You will have gained communication and public speaking skills along the way. Having an ESL certificate can allow you to travel and work as English teachers are in high demand in many countries.

3. Yoga/Fitness Instructor

Do you have an exercise you are passionate about? Can you dance, do pilate or yoga? You could try setting up your own zumba class for instance and get paid. You would need a part-time instructor certification program so that you can teach classes at a local gym or studio for a few hours a week. This is great supplemental income and it may not even feel like work since you would be getting a workout doing what you love!

4. Social Media Resources & Event Planning

Do you know that those hours spent on Facebook and Twitter would pay off? Social media networking skills are in demand as many use technology and online resources to stay in touch with friends and up to date on what is going on in town and events. As a tech-savvy young person, you could employ your skills to do event planning, club promotion and make a blog about new happenings, news or a specific subject.

5. Babysitting

Do not think that you are too old to babysit. You are now even more responsible and mature than you were in your younger days so you can pick up more responsibilities. If you drive you can pick up kids, do grocery and take children out to movies or libraries. You can demand more money per hour and even offer multiple services such as tutoring, instrument or singing lessons as part of your babysitting packages.

6. Receptionist & Administrative Assistant

You could get a part-time job. It is nothing overly stressful or hard on the body. You can answer phones, file, document, photocopy and other clerical or office support duties. This may help you for future employment if the current trade or degree you are studying for requires administrative and clerical skills. If you are lucky you could get a job as a front-desk guest agent in your school’s residences which may be less hectic.

7. Bank Teller

Working at a bank is a good way for college students to gain experience working with money, improve communication and gain knowledge in the field of finance. Hours are usually flexible and usually the requirements do not entail having a degree but usually cashier experience. This is also a gateway opportunity to move up in the bank or at least get good references.

8. Paid Intern

An internship is very important to gaining connections and great experience relative to your studies. Sometimes internships turn into full-time jobs when your employer likes you.