Being a student is far from easy.
Between tuition fees, rent and daily needs, an academic year costs between 10,000 and 15,000 euros.
For those who are not fortunate enough to have parents who can help, studying is synonymous with odd jobs.
Rounding off your end of the month or gaining financial autonomy, there are plenty of reasons to get down to looking for a job in parallel with classes.
But juggling college and work cannot be improvised.
Work without jeopardizing your education
One in two students uses a job while studying.
But leading school success and a small job at the same time requires organization and motivation.
Being financially independent sometimes gives wings to young people, tempted to prioritize their professional activity over their university obligations.
But working doesn't mean putting your studies at risk.
To avoid being drowned in the workload, defining the time available is a first step.
It is a question of choosing a position which corresponds to his availability and to adapt his schedule with his employer before hiring.
It is better to set your sights on a small job with flexible hours, very useful for periods of partial.
Good plans
To help students in their quest, the Crous temporary employment service often acts as an intermediary between employers and young people by directing them to activities that are suited to them. Since 2008, universities and grandes écoles have also been able to offer contracts reserved primarily for the least advantaged students. Welcoming new students, supporting disabled people, tutoring, IT support or even library work, the offers are numerous and have the advantage of offering jobs within the campus.
Another tip: drop off CVs in shops close to where you are studying;
fac-work trips will thus be shortened.
Temporary assignments are also interesting, especially from a financial point of view, since temporary employees receive end-of-assignment compensation equal to 10% of total gross remuneration.
Atypical jobs
But if you just want to make some pocket money, there are less restrictive and rather original odd jobs. The first is to become an investigator by interviewing people in the street or by telephone for polling institutes like Ipsos or TNS-Sofres for example. If you like animals, pet-sitting will allow you to pocket a few euros. Long walks with dogs or cuddling at home with cats, many pet owners are looking for students to take care of their companion in their absence. The easiest way is to place an ad in the waiting room of the veterinary surgeries in your neighborhood.
Finally, if you have acting skills, you can participate in the shooting of a film;
many offers are available on casting sites.
But the main thing is to remember that, like the choice of your studies, the job that you choose must above all please you.
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