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When you’re a college student, it never hurts to earn some extra money.

Going out with friends, buying new clothes, getting that extra-large iced coffee, there’s plenty of stuff you can do with your hard-earned cash. The only problem is finding a way to make money without derailing your academic, social, or personal life. Plus, the job search is made that much harder by thinking about what looks good on your resume.

That’s where Care.com comes in.

They’re the hub that connects millions of families around the world with caregivers for their children, relatives, and pets. They’re also one of the best places for college students to find gigs that work with a hectic academic schedule and make some extra money.

You set your own rate, hours, and availability—and they help you connect with a family that matches those requirements. Here are six amazing opportunities Care.com offers that any college student can take on.

1. Babysitting

Babysitting is one of the most vital skills in the money-making toolkit of college students. Traditionally jobs were found with local references and luck. But with Care.com, you can find a babysitting job near your school or hometown without any of the guesswork. You can match with families and children who need your help.

2. Tutoring

You know how to study and learn—after all, it’s basically your full-time job while you’re at college. You’ve also picked an area (or two) that you’ve chosen to make your specialty. Share your knowledge and your study skills with an eager child, teenager, or peer by tutoring them through Care.com.

In a short matter of time, you could be running your own tutoring business, building valuable time management and business skills, and developing something shiny and new for your resume.

3. Taking Care Of The Elderly

Eldercare is just as important as childcare—and it’s in demand. If you’ve got experience with or an interest in assisting the elderly, this is an excellent way to make money while helping someone maintain the quality of life they deserve. You can walk away from this job and know that you made a difference in someone’s life. How’s that for a bonus?

4. Pet Sitting/Walking

Who doesn’t love pets? Whether you’re a cat connoisseur, dedicated dog-walker, bird buff, or a jack-of-all-trades pet sitter, there could be a job for you on Care.com. Help pet owners keep their animal friends happy and cared for while they’re on vacation, at work, or otherwise occupied—and get paid doing it.

5. Housekeeping

Are you organized and hard-working? Then part-time housekeeping might be the perfect side hustle for you. Keeping things tidy is the name of the game, and the schedule is yours to set. Find the right family to work with through Care.com now—and get to work immediately. 

6. Nannying

Nannying is like babysitting, but with more of a time commitment and a focus on the child’s development. You’ll bond with the child (or children) as you help them for longer hours on a more regular basis and ensure they’re staying on track. If you have experience with or have taken classes in child safety or childhood development, you might be a perfect fit for a nannying job listed on Care.com.

Apply Now And Start Working ASAP

The best part of working with Care.com? You don’t have to pick just one of these jobs. Based on your schedule, interests, and how much you’re looking to earn, you can find a gig that works for you. Earning money on a busy schedule has never been easier than it is right now—and Care.com is a great way to do it.

Plus, Care.com isn’t just a way to earn money. You’re adding valuable experience to your resume while you work, because you’re basically running your own business. You manage relationships with clients, build a network and market yourself. All of these are valuable professional skills that could make you a better candidate for future roles and help you later on in your career. Ready to get started?  Check out Care.com on WayUp to apply to open roles today!

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If you haven’t already heard, it’s side hustle season. And with all of these amazing opportunities to boost your resume, sharpen your skills, and—of course—make more money, you might be wondering what you should actually do with all that extra cash.

If you’re anything like Spongebob and Patrick, you might’ve already tried burying it, shredding it, and even giving it away.

But for those looking for something short of the Squarepants Method, here are some suggestions for what to do with all that extra cash.

1. Buy Some Christmas Presents That People Actually Want

You’re an adult now. Kind of. So maybe it’s time to shop like one. Don’t go too crazy. Your parents and friends won’t want you to blow all your money on gifts. However, it’ll be nice to buy your family and a few friends some gifts they might actually want.

2. Get Yourself The Perfect Interview Outfit

There are a ton of ways to nail the interview outfit. Whether it’s a business formal affair or a casual networking event conversation, there’s always an art to presenting your best self. The only issue: Securing the perfect outfit.

3. Get Ready To Pay Your Students Loans

Student debt is a reason that people end up taking a job out of desperation rather than waiting for their dream job (or at least a dream job). Get ahead on yours by putting away some money to pay it off when the collector comes calling.

4. Book A Spring Break Trip

Whether you’re into a traditional beach bacchanal in Cabo or an earthy road trip to the Grand Canyon, vacations cost money. They’re also really, really fun. Use some of that extra scratch to take advantage of a time in your life when you don’t have to worry about vacation days and just worry about when you and your friends are off from school.

5. Save It

We know. This is perhaps the most boring possible answer to the question: What should I do with my money? But, hey, we’ve got to give you at least one responsible answer. Put that money away and you’ll have it when you really need it…or want it.

In all seriousness, this is time to save your money. You picked up a side hustle because you have time to spare. That’s not always going to be the case. So, it’s good to put away that extra money while you can actually earn it.

No Matter What You Do, Keep (Side) Hustling

Congratulations, you’re making a ton of extra money with your side hustle. But it’s called a “hustle” for a reason. You’ve got to put in the work, so keep doing it. Whether it’s writing, pet sitting, dog walking, tutoring, delivering, canvassing, creating, or anything else, just get out there and keep doing it.

Haven’t found your hustle yet? Check out our list of the four best side hustles for your resume (and your wallet) or search for your dream gig on WayUp.

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Side hustles are a way of making money without the commitment of a full-time (or even a normal part-time) gig to worry about. In fact, they can often work in tandem with being a full-time student, having a regular part-time job, or—if you’re crazy busy—both of those things.

Some side hustles also work with full-time jobs. These are usually more freelance roles and ones that allow you to define your schedule and pick up work when it works for you. This means putting in extra time when you have it and getting extra money when you need it.

With all of this flexibility, who needs another reason to sign up for a side hustle? Well, just in case, we’ve put together a list of the top three reasons everyone should have a side hustle.

1. They Can Help You Move Up

And the best side hustles can accomplish not one, but two valuable goals for you:

1. Make money.
2. Beef up your resume.

While it’s different than a full-time job or an internship, a side hustle still “counts” as work experience and can be a major boon to your resume. Think about it: You’re still picking up new skills. You’re still contributing to the functions of a company. Plus, you’re actually demonstrating next-level time management skills by showing that you’re able to handle your current job, studies, or whatever is your primary occupation while also killing it at a different job entirely.

Side hustles can also demonstrate talents that you might not otherwise get the chance to show off. For example, finding a gig as a full-time journalist or writer can be pretty difficult, even with the proper experience on your resume. However, tons of online publications and companies need writers to make digital content for them on a freelance basis. That’s a side hustle that works wonders on your resume AND makes you money. And that’s just one example.

Your resume should show what you’re passionate about, what skills you’re most proud of, and where you want your career to go. A side hustle helps you illustrate that a lot better—and shows that you’re serious about pursuing your goals, no matter how lofty or ambitious they might be.

2. You’ll Get A Taste For The Entrepreneurial World

When you’ve got a side hustle, chances are that you’re—in a sense—your own boss. You set your schedule, you pursue new clients, and you build lasting relationships with customers. While this might not seem like a lot, it actually makes you the owner of your very own business.

Consider side hustles like being a Tutor at Varsity Tutors or a Pet Sitter/Dog Walker/Animal Lover @ Rover—at these companies, you’re basically running your own small business. They connect you with students, clients, or adorable puppies, and it’s up to you to make those relationships as profitable and potent as you can.

You’ll be the face of your own company, learn the value of your time, and see how important it is to market yourself properly to get referrals.

These skills are important for everyone, no matter what kind of career they want to have. Even if you’re not interested in entering the business world for yourself one day, you can still benefit. Intrapreneurship is the practice of creating new products or services and capitalizing on market opportunities within an established organization. Being able to execute on new initiatives like a true entrepreneur will help you move up any corporate ladder fast AND lead to a more fulfilling career overall.

That’s a benefit you can’t get with just any kind of job.

3. You Can Make Connections That Lead To A Full-Time Job (It’s Called Networking!)

At this age, connections are more valuable than ever. With only a couple summers of internships and (maybe) a year of work behind you, chances are the “experience” section on your resume won’t always be enough to get your foot in the door of your dream company. That’s why networking, whenever possible, is important. And a side hustle can help you do just that.

Not quite understanding how a side hustle can help you network? Let’s go through a few examples.

You’re working in a gig economy job for a new tech company. You start to understand their operations, build a relationship with the regional leader, and—perhaps—you find yourself in a position to ask for a recommendation when it comes to applying for a full-time business or tech role at that company. You could even ask your point of contact at the company if there are any openings at the company for someone like you. This is how some of the best jobs are found.

Let’s say you’re working as a tutor, then you’ve got yourself a list of clients. Hopefully you’ve shown your students (and their parents) that you’ve got both a special skill/talent and the ability to communicate effectively. This can mean a recommendation to the company where they do their internship or where their parents work. Plus, it’s more than just recommending a friend; it’s a recommendation from someone who’s known you both as a person and an employee.

Find Your Side Hustle, Right Now

If you’re sold (and you should be), then now is the time to get cracking. Pick a skill or a passion, find a way to get paid for it, and then apply to that side hustle on WayUp. Whether it’s freelance writing, dog walking, tutoring, field marketing, or something else altogether, you can find it on WayUp.

We’ve even put together a handy list of the four best side hustles for your resume, so check it out and get applying!

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It’s natural to think that a hobby is simply a pastime, but in reality, you can turn what you’re passionate about into a full-time position. The key is to be strategic about your approach and to build up your skills and resume along the way. Although it’s possible to turn any side gig into a career, I’m going to focus on how to break into a career in the creative industry, specifically in writing.

Love what you’re doing.

Though this may seem obvious, if you’re truly set on transitioning a hobby or side gig into your career, you have to thoroughly enjoy what you’re doing. Through writing, for instance, you can develop your skills for years before it becomes a full-time role. If you start off writing for your college newspaper or magazine your freshman year and realize that it’s something you love to do, you’ve already begun setting yourself up on the right path.

Take advantage of every opportunity.

Join several clubs at your university that focus on what you’re interested in. If you like to write, join creative writing and poetry clubs and try branching out to TV, radio and film organizations, because you’ll have the chance to broaden your writing skills even more. Take a stab at freelancing for national magazines and newspapers or start writing your own blog. In order to make writing your profession, it’s necessary to build your portfolio and resume through participation in extracurriculars on campus as well as other small writing jobs.

Take on a writing or editorial internship.

With a few freelance gigs under your belt, you’ll start building your writing portfolio . You can take the next step in shaping your future career by applying for writing or editorial internships at publishing houses and other media organizations. There are also many other fields, such as marketing, public relations and advertising where you can put your writing to good use as well, so make sure to consider all your options. An internship is extremely important, as it is your first professional experience in the working world, in a field in which you plan to establish yourself.

Upon graduation, apply to jobs where writing is a central component of the role.

Although you may have first started writing for your university’s newspaper, simply to be entertained, you now have the experience that you need to start your dream career. Your coursework, extracurriculars, side gigs and internships in writing have prepared you for the full-time job application and interview process. Though you might not receive an offer immediately, your enthusiasm will be evident, so you’re bound to find a job and a place where you’ll be excited to work.

It’s not easy to turn a passion into a job, because it requires a lot of dedication and hard work, but if it’s something that you truly love to do, you’re going to have fun putting in the extra time. Writing, just like with any major or field, offers you a wide range of opportunities; you just have to be ready to grab hold of them and give it your best effort.

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This past week at WayUp’s Office Hours panel on art and design careers, five influential young professionals spilled their secrets to building long-lasting careers in creative fields that are notoriously hard to break into and even harder to stay in.

One of the biggest takeaways over the course of the event was the importance and influence of “side hustles” in creating a robust career, especially if you want to work in a creative industry. What’s a side hustle? At its core, it’s another smaller job that provides flexible hours and can fit around a more full-time gig, and when it comes to working on the side, our panelists have done (and continue to do) it all: Run pop-up art shows, put on large-scale art exhibitions and design wedding invitations, all in the name of passion projects.

But aside from the obvious financial benefit, you may be wondering what can be so great about taking on a side gig in addition to your full-time work. After all, that means less free time for you and could also mean less brainpower going towards your actual job.

However, having a side hustle can actually do wonders for your career in addition to putting a little extra cash in your pocket. Here are the top 3 reasons why that passion project is totally worth it.

1. You’ll Have a Creative (or Just Different) Outlet

Regardless of the industry you go into, it’s common to get stuck in a rut and feel like you’re doing the same work day in and day out. Even if you love your job overall, you’re not immune to that feeling of restlessness.

This is where a side hustle comes in handy. If you feel like something’s missing from your full-time gig, nothing’s stopping you from pursuing other passions before and after work or on the weekends. We’re living in the generation of the side hustle, so why not take advantage of that moment?

When she started her project Culture Island, artist and writer Sara Radin felt like she got a level of autonomy that was missing from her full-time job. “I felt like I was able to create something I had full control over,” she said. “All of this personal development and growth has stemmed from me taking to the initiative to do side projects and have passions outside of my job. That’s really what keeps me going.”

But Radin also highlights that as the old saying (kind of) goes, with great passion projects comes great responsibility.

One important consideration when taking on a side hustle? Radin says to see how your company feels about it first to make sure there are no surprises down the road, or if you’re job searching and also looking at working on a side gig, make sure you’re asking potential employers questions pertaining to how they feel about colleagues taking on passion projects or other initiatives outside of the office.

How do you broach the subject? Ask one of the following questions during job interviews:

• “What sort of activities or passion projects do people here work on outside the office?”
• “Do you see employees having other hobbies or passion projects outside of work as an advantage or a disadvantage to their jobs?”
• “What are some of your hobbies and other interests outside of your work?”

The bottom line is that you should aim to be as transparent as possible if you’re taking on outside work.

2. You’ll Be a More Competitive Job Applicant

When you’re applying to jobs, especially when you’re at the start of your career, other applicants could have more experience in your particular field, but if you bring more skill sets to the table and have a unique perspective on how things can be done, you’re sure to stand out from the crowd and be seen as a valuable potential hire.

Plus, by taking it upon yourself to learn other skills and push beyond your comfort zone, you’re showing hiring managers that you’re ready and willing to keep expanding your knowledge even when you’re on the job. Who wouldn’t want to hire a self-motivated person like that?

3. You’ll Apply Your Side Gig Knowledge to Your Full-Time Gig

What you learn from your passion project or side hustle can definitely help you in whatever your main role is.

For example, given her history of working in the art world and other design projects, Sara Radin organized several art-centric employee events when she was at Converse. Coworkers could decorate their favorite pair of Chucks or go on a field trip to art fairs, and it helped give her cred during her time at the company.

Or, if you’re moonlighting as a graphic designer, for example, the day might come when your boss asks you to help design a social media campaign, putting your underground skills front and center. Becoming that clutch employee who can help in a variety of situations immediately makes you an MVP, and that only furthers the opportunities that come your way.

Side gigs are all the rage nowadays, and taking one on could mean serious business for your career. Plus, you never know: Your side hustle might turn into your full-time hustle someday.

Want to get more career wisdom from influential young professionals? Check out our Office Hours events this summer, taking place in New York City and Washington D.C.

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