{"id":147021,"date":"2020-08-11T07:00:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T11:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=147021"},"modified":"2024-11-25T17:29:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T22:29:59","slug":"7-benefits-remote-work-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/remote-working-tips\/7-benefits-remote-work-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Benefits of Remote Work for College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Updated August 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of remote work for those who have already spent time in the workforce are easy to identify. But what about remote work for college students in Generation Z (those born between 1997-2012)? Some people might think college students don\u2019t need the benefits of remote work or aren\u2019t interested in working from their dorm rooms. But many college students are discovering the ways that telecommuting can help them\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/under30network\/2017\/03\/09\/the-perks-and-realities-of-working-in-college\/#2b209d686c4e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balance work and school<\/a>, while also getting real-world experience. Remote work can function just like an internship \u2014 only paid! Here are the seven ways remote work can help college students now, and also give them a leg up on their competition in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-remote-work-for-college-students-fits-busy-schedules\"><strong>1. Remote Work for College Students Fits Busy Schedules<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/College-students-studying-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/College-students-studying.webp 500w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/College-students-studying-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"College students studying\" class=\"wp-image-222612\" style=\"width:500px;height:333px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/College-students-studying-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/College-students-studying.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>College students are busy. They carry a full load of courses and some have extracurricular activities, too. But for those who want or need to work, finding a job to fit their schedule is a difficult task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many jobs that accommodate the schedules of college students require shift work. Even then, arranging a schedule that works around the ever-changing needs of a college student isn\u2019t easy. If a special event, social activity, or exam comes up at school, flexibility is vital. However, not every manager can accommodate such requests, posing a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home (or the dorms) as a freelancer can let college students have more control over their super hectic schedules. Not only can they adjust their workload as they need to, but they can also work from anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-students-can-gain-valuable-experience-in-their-career-field\"><strong>2. Students can Gain Valuable Experience in Their Career Field<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many college students pursue internships as a way to gain experience in their career field. Unfortunately, many of those internships are also unpaid. Even if they offer college credit, not all students want \u2014 or can afford \u2014 to take on an unpaid internship.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/news\/grade-point\/wp\/2015\/11\/25\/why-more-teenagers-and-college-students-need-to-work-while-in-school\/?noredirect=on&amp;utm_term=.fd7ae0f95315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Some students need to earn an income to help them get by in college<\/a>, and some simply aren\u2019t interested in menial part-time jobs that don\u2019t fit their career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home as a freelancer can be a great way for college students to gain experience in their chosen career fields. Plus, they can work around their hectic schoolwork. They can target positions that are related to their major \u2014 even if only partially. A journalism major could target positions that allow them to transcribe or proofread. An international studies major could gain beginner experience translating. Even experience that is remotely related or in the same industry as their major could be valuable experience once they graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of students can feel discouraged when they leave school. They find that many entry-level positions require at least some experience.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/freelance-beginner-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remote freelancing<\/a>\u00a0can be a great way to gain that experience in their chosen field. Oftentimes, employers aren\u2019t worried if their freelancers have a college degree. They just want to know they can do the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_b3f3673b-786e-4bb7-9e13-c86b33024e32\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB-1024x536.png\" alt=\"7 College Graduate Resume Tips When You Dont Have Any Experience facebook image\" class=\"wp-image-571660\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/7CollegeGraduateResumeTipsWhenYouDonE28099tHaveAnyExperience-FB.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/cover-letters-resumes\/7-college-graduate-resume-tips-when-you-dont-have-any-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Remember, it\u2019s not about the experience you\u00a0<em>don\u2019t<\/em>\u00a0have \u2014 it\u2019s about highlighting the skills and potential you\u00a0<em>do<\/em>\u00a0have<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_778c1333-cbb3-4288-a321-431d8b44c29f\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-remote-work-allows-students-to-keep-their-jobs-regardless-of-where-life-takes-them\"><strong>3. Remote Work Allows Students to Keep Their Jobs Regardless of Where Life Takes Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lives of young adults can change a lot \u2014 and quickly. They might transfer to a school across the country or decide to study abroad next semester. Or transition to fully remote learning. Regardless of these changes, remote jobs allow those college students to keep building their experience and to maintain consistent income \u2014 even when consistency and routine wavers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the rush to find a prime summer job is no longer a necessity. It becomes a win-win for employers since they don\u2019t have to keep hiring for the same position over and over. Plus, the student knows they have a job and income they can count on \u2014 as well as relevant experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-students-can-support-themselves\"><strong>4. Students can Support Themselves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/Student-debt-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/Student-debt.webp 500w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/Student-debt-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Student debt\" class=\"wp-image-222613\" style=\"width:500px;height:333px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/Student-debt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/08\/Student-debt.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As mentioned, many students pursue unpaid internships while in college. But that doesn\u2019t always work for everyone. With the rising costs of higher education and the ever-increasing cost of living, even a bit of income is integral. With remote work, students have the ability to support themselves while they are in school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A contract writer can earn much more freelancing than they can in any part-time job on campus. And they can build a portfolio of work that they can put to use when it\u2019s time to look for their first \u201creal\u201d job upon graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-students-can-obtain-credible-references\"><strong>5. Students can Obtain Credible References<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the things that college students sometimes forget is the references they can get for a job well done. When employers hire for remote jobs, one of the first questions they often ask is if the candidate has worked virtually. The more experience someone has with a particular task or skill, the better they get at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this manner, students can build a list of references for post-graduation jobs. They will also have a list of trustworthy professionals who will attest to the student\u2019s abilities. Positive references are valuable in any situation. But references that speak to an individual\u2019s ability to manage their time, self-direct their priorities, and motivate themselves on a daily basis can go a long way in establishing the dependability and professionalism of a new graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-students-can-build-an-extensive-professional-network\"><strong>6. Students can Build an Extensive Professional Network<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generation Z is lucky when it comes to networking. When Generation X first started networking, it was a time-intensive task. Most often, networking involved mixers and cocktail parties with cringe-worthy icebreakers. Nowadays, all college students have to do is put that remote job and their virtual network to work for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to platforms like LinkedIn,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/lizwessel\/2016\/09\/07\/the-5-best-ways-to-network-while-youre-still-in-college\/#3136a4cc2e15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">networking for college students<\/a>\u00a0can be as easy as asking to connect to anyone who works for their company. They don\u2019t have to wait until the company holiday party to exchange business cards. Today, professionals and students can reach out online to anyone they meet to build a network. This can open up the doors for an extended network \u2014 without even stepping foot outside their dorm room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_ec2b4e20-ffda-40b7-90bc-2354739469cb\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829-1024x536.png\" alt=\"college students can do these remote jobs\" class=\"wp-image-488648\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/08\/6BestRemoteJobsforCollegeStudents28120062829.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/remote-jobs\/6-best-remote-jobs-for-college-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Are you looking for a flexible way to make money while chilling on the couch? Check out this list of the best remote jobs for college students to get you started.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_e522714a-8086-4957-9f68-2dada756704a\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-students-could-take-steps-toward-finding-their-first-real-job\"><strong>7. Students Could Take Steps Toward Finding Their First \u201cReal\u201d Job<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like any internship, a remote job can lead a student to their first real job upon graduation. Any job that focuses on a student\u2019s area of study can offer real-world experience. But the added skill of remote work experience could be the one that sets one college graduate apart from the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mutual respect and admiration between remote workers is rife. So even if the work-from-home job doesn\u2019t lead to full-time employment after graduation, the connections will prove helpful. That could lead to job opportunities based on the reputation, references, and experiences the student gained with their remote work employer during college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-embracing-remote-work-how-college-students-are-shaping-the-future-of-employment\"><strong>Embracing Remote Work: How College Students Are Shaping the Future of Employment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>College students might be one demographic that doesn\u2019t immediately pop into mind when thinking about remote work. But it is, in fact, the younger generations who are changing the world of work. It\u2019s built around the priorities and work-life integration they want to create in their own lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, millennials have paved the way for other generations. By making remote work opportunities more the norm, future generations can carry the torch. Now they can pass the work from home baton off to Generation Z and the college students who can benefit from telecommuting just as much as the generations before them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when the students of today become members of the \u201csandwich generation,\u201d perhaps the idea of remote work will be less of a \u201cperk.\u201d Hopefully, remote work will become an employment standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Are you a college student with a remote job? Do you have any tips on remote work for college students?<\/strong> <em>Connect with Virtual Vocations on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VirtualVocations\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirtualVocation\"><em>X (formerly known as Twitter)<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/virtual-vocations\/\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualvocations\/\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em>, and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvl6mSBguVl5NsNtBrb4vIg\"><em>YouTube<\/em><\/a><em> to share your thoughts and tips. We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-width: 2px; border-color: #ECECEC; \" class=\"ub_call_to_action wp-block-ub-call-to-action-block\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_7efab492-1d10-4bb8-add2-0b7828e97b56\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\" style=\"font-size: 30px; text-align: center; \"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2013\/03\/VVlogo.webp\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"139\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2013\/03\/VVlogo.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/picture><br><br><strong>Join Virtual Vocations<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\" style=\"font-size: 15px; text-align: center; \">Joining\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Vocations<\/a>\u00a0grants you access to our hand-picked remote jobs database.\u00a0Learn\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/howitworks\" target=\"_blank\">how our service works<\/a>, browse job leads by\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/browse\" target=\"_blank\">location and career category<\/a>, or search hundreds of hand-screened remote jobs to find legitimate work-at-home job leads that match your skills and background.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Register for free<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0for more information on our service guarantee.<br><br>Check out our menu of\u00a0Career Services\u00a0provided by our team of certified professionals, including resume and career coaching services for remote jobseekers. Resume assessments and writing, LinkedIn profile enhancement, and cover letter writing are available to maximize the success of your remote job applications.\u00a0<strong>Discounts on all services available to subscription members,\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">become one now.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/register\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub_cta_button\" style=\"background-color: #b34101; width: 270px; \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_cta_button_text\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px; \"><strong>CREATE YOUR FREE ACCOUNT NOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_2f9718ff-0dd2-439f-9ebc-a7f286249451\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated August 2024 The benefits of remote work for those who have already spent time in the workforce are easy to identify. 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