What is a good job during college?

Get a job that involves lots of time sitting down and waiting so you can do homework. Often at work I just have to keep the washing machines running which gives me time to study in between loads. Not only do you get paid to study, there is nothing there to distract me from the homework

I got a job washing glassware in a lab. it was in the evening so it fit well with my classes.

I have a job working as an assistant in one of the departments at my university. It’s a low-key job; sometimes it’s busy, most of the time it isn’t and I have time to do school work. It pays well and they let me set my own schedule around when I have classes. Try to look for a job like that, or anything on campus.

Many colleges offer jobs on campus. Many require a lot of sitting and waiting so you can study, so I would go with something like that. Also, bosses are more understanding of your academic duties (ie you couldn’t show up to work because you HAVE to study for a test) and they are more likely to cut you some slack.

I work at my campus library—it works great, especially when, as @benjaminlevi points out, I had one where I could do my homework most of the time. I find the library environment works quite well because many jobs do have some down time, and can often be productive in an academic way as well. I currently work in Interlibrary Loan, so I now know that system very well, and use it to great effect for my research. Downside: low-paying.

I worked as a telemarketer for a year in college and it allowed me to do a lot of reading for class between calls, etc.
I also worked as a mascot for a burrito place. I didn’t get as much work done that year, but I got dinner and a beer every night.

A lot of the cashiers at the museum where I used to work were students. They studied when there weren’t any folks buying entrance tickets and were also able to have a somewhat flexible schedule.

Otherwise, both of my parents had jobs in the school cafeterias, scraping trays, and I worked for an office temporary agency, often as a receptionist, which let me study during work as well as refuse assignments during finals week.

I worked a job doing IT in the A/V lab in college.

One in the general area that you’re interested in, so that you can make extra money as well as acquire very specific skills in that particular field. This will pay off really well when you start looking for a job after graduation.

I’m a dog groomer. I pretty much set up my own schedule to work out with my school schedule. During the summer I have been working Mon-Sat, but once school starts I’ll be working 4 days a week. Its worked out great for me and my paychecks are not too bad either for being a part time job.

Part time cellular sales are ideal. Depending on the company, you can study during downtime and also make a decent paycheck. It’s hourly + commission. If I would’ve known about it when I was still in college I would have taken advantage of it. You can easily make 40K part time with the right company and possibly even get tuition reimbursement. Verizon is the top national provider but some local/regional companies tend to pay more.

Receptionist (or “lobby ambassador”). Plenty of time to read and study, use of computer, use of copying machines. I know someone who went all the way through college taking evening classes and studying during daytime hours at the front desk. Maybe not so good for a regular full-time student, though.

[Edit] If you can keep your grades high enough to qualify for academic scholarships, you may get more in tuition reduction than you could earn part time, and you don’t have to take time away from studies.

Great question! However, I don’t know how you define “good job”. I go to school full time, and I work in pharmaceuticals and pharmacy. It keeps me busy, I am a State and Board Certified PhT. The only reason I like it, and I think its a good job because my boss works around with my schedule. On top of that, most of the people I work with are students too.. I also own my own business in event organizing.

In conclusion, I think a good job is when your boss can work around your schedule. I worked so much other jobs, and I hated the fact that I have to go to school at night. When I plan my schedule, I usually try to hit the MWF school, so I can work T-Th-Sat on that job, and my other job is by appointment. So overall, there are a lot of jobs out there, just make sure you don’t get burn out. Have time for yourself.

I answered a similar question with the following and received no comment. Apparently the poser was not interested in getting paid while studying. Nevertheless, it worked for me and can for you, too (and I was obviuosly kidding about the finders fee):
Go to a security alarm business such as ADT and apply for a position as a central alarm center dispatcher. Your responsibilities will include monitoring remote alarm systems to ensure businesses and homeowners set their alarms properly and should an alarm signal be received during off hours, notify the police, the owner or designated party and dispatch a serviceman. In effect, you will be busy as hell when most businesses close (at the same time) and then be sitting on your ass looking for something to do. I not only did the majority of my homework and studying for high school and for my BA from UCLA while some one paid me, but I found time to read for enjoyment, visit with friends, watch television, etc. You must be able to stay alert and aware of your primary responsibilities and react immediately when necessary. In other words, if you don’t fluck up you can be paid to do your studies and obtain your degree. I’ve not shared this secret with many people (they have not asked) but if you follow my advise you will always wonder how you can possibly thank me enough. PM me and I will give you my address so you can send me a job finders reward, say 10% of your gross pay for your first year. Sounds fair to me.

i am currently a college student and have had many jobs. target and meijer stocking shelves and cashiering, sheduling and payrol jobs and caregiving jobs.

i would reccommend caregiving if you can do it. There are many types, not just old people. You can also just help people out for a few hours a day that can’t make breakfast or need someone to clean the house a bit. And then theres jobs where you are just a home companion.

currently i work as a home companion for 12 hour shifts 2 to 3 nights a week which covers my bills and leaves me enough room for school. and usually at these jobs the clients don’t mind if you do homework while they do their own thing. and most of it is basic work you would do if you were taking care of something at home (vaccuming, cleaning…cooking)