Current openings in the Philippines
It is possible to earn an income while studying in the Philippines and this only requires you to revisit your schedule to determine your availability whenever an opportunity arises. With the examples of jobs that are on offer in the Philippines are inclusive of the following:
Online Jobs
We live in a world where computer fuels the economy and technology. Almost everything can now be done online because of our interconnectivity. There are some jobs available online for students like you. Try job hunting and getting hired via Odesk.
There are jobs like a virtual assistant, programmer, bookkeeper, web developer, writers, bloggers, photographers, and many more. Find your job there and start earning money.
Be a Stockholder
Join the stock market while you’re young and as a means to make ends meet. You can open an account online from an accredited online stock broker approved by the Philippine Stock Exchange. This can be done through COL Financial or Philstocks, although there are others that are on-demand in the Philippines.
A minimum of P5000 to open an account to buy stocks. There are also easy investment options like the EIP of COL Financial wherein you just need to buy stocks from a strong company when you want to and let them increase in the long term.
Fast-food Chains or Restaurants
If you can’t work full time, you can always work less than the full time or work the minimum hours. You can also do over times when you have plenty of vacant time. A majority of fast-food chains like Jollibee, McDonald’s, Chowking, KFC, Greenwich, and many more accept students and young service crew meaning they really consider your school schedules with your work routine.
The salary ranges from P50 to P65 per hour with an increment for Over Time. Aside from monetary compensation and bonus, you will also learn new skills and knowledge related to F&B and dining experiences. You will receive a certificate from your job that you can use in the future especially if your course or career is close to HRM or Hotel and Restaurant Management.
Internship Programs
Some firms and corporations offer paid internship programs for college students. This is a great initiative because it will not only pay you; you will also learn new skills and adapt yourself to the exact career or field you are dealing with in the future. If you are a lawyer, apply to law firms. If you’re taking up accounting, work in an accounting firm or auditing firm. The same way if you are aspiring to be an architect, apply to known and huge firms.
Selling old items that are no longer in use
Sites like OLX.ph and Ebay Philippines enable you to sell second-hand items, without a fee. Not only do you make decently earned money, you also help the people around you by getting your clothes, furniture, and utensils reused by those who will find value in them.
"I am currently working as a Guest Relations Officer for Merit hotel. On a day-to-day basis I get to meet or work with people from everywhere." - Diyora Muattar from Uzbekistan
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