Who doesn’t like a little bit of extra cash on hand? If you’re a student who’s looking to build up your savings, or simply want some extra money so you can enjoy life a little more, here are some of the best and high-paying jobs for students in Singapore.
Part-Time Ambassadors
Whether you’re a brand, retail, service, or event ambassador, such roles are usually fun and have flexible schedules suitable to your needs as a student. Ambassadors are typically in charge of promoting brands or products at stores or pop-up events. The nature of the work allows you to get to talk to plenty of people and hone your social interaction skills.
Job scope:
Typical Ambassador duties and responsibilities include:
- Brand/product promotion
- Entertaining customer enquiries
- Sales
- Customer service
Estimated salary per hour rate: Around $9-$30/h depending on the type of ambassador
Experience required: Usually no prior experience required; training provided on the job.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
F&B Service Crew
Working part-time at an ice cream, or bubble tea shop can be quite a fun way to pick up new skills while keeping yourself productively engaged during the holidays. F&B service crews are one of the most student-friendly part-time jobs in Singapore and such roles are usually available all-year long.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Waitressing
- Customer service
- Dishwashing
- General cleaning
- Cashier duties
- Food prep
- Ad-hoc duties assigned by manager
Estimated salary per hour rate: Around $8-15/h
Experience required: Usually no prior experience required; training provided on the job.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
Retail Assistant
If you enjoy a fuss-free job with opportunities to interact freely with customers, a retail assistant position may be just the thing for you.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Attending to customer queries
- Basic housekeeping
- Performing stock replenishment duties
Estimated salary per hour rate: Around $9-12/h
Experience required: Usually no prior experience required; training provided on the job.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
Data Entry
Data entry jobs are easy and require almost no training at all, especially for tech-savvy Gen Z kids. They can also offer work-from-home arrangements depending on the nature of the data being handled.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Entering information into databases as collected upon forms or spreadsheets
- Reviewing all data for errors and reporting unusual findings
- Checking through datasets
- Scan and print required documents needed to collect information for data entry
- Ensue compliance with PDPA
- File and organise relevant paperwork
Estimated salary per hour rate: $10-12/h
Experience required: Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office software and computer literate.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
Parcel Packing
Parcel packing is another great and easy job to ease into hustling. This is also a popular option for students as they can often work alongside their friends.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Perform daily inventory management duties including but not limited to receiving, sorting, put-away, picking, packing and release
- Packing items
- Preparing orders
- Heavy lifting
- Other ad-hoc tasks as assigned
Estimated salary per hour rate: $10/h
Experience required: No prior experience required
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
Professional Caregiver
If you’re looking for a meaningful job that’s both flexible and well-paying, being a professional caregiver would be the perfect job for you. Being a Homage caregiver is not about having the right formal qualifications. What’s important is having the right heart and a dedicated attitude to help others with their daily living tasks and self-care needs.
With flexible working hours and low commitment requirements, you can work around your school schedule with visits that are near your campus. Apart from earning a competitive income, you will also be making a visible impact on the lives of others.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Companionship
- Check-in visits
- Showering and toileting
- Transport / Medical escort
- Medication reminders
- Groceries and cooking
- Exercises
- Night care
Estimated salary per hour rate: Around $19/h (and incentives of up to $20/visit)
Experience required: No formal qualifications required. Simply bring with you the right attitude and mindset towards helping others!
Where to start applying: Click here to find out more and submit your application.
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Home Tutor
Tutoring younger kids can be a great way to keep your mind fresh while still earning your own keep on the side, especially for students.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Liaising with parents
- Teaching subject matter
- Grading and assigning homework
- Formulate teaching plan
Estimated salary per hour rate:
- $20-35/h for primary school
- $35-45/h for secondary school
- $45-70/h for junior college
Experience required: Undergraduate/top scorers in National Examinations usually preferred.
Where to start applying: StartTuition | SmileTutor
Admin Assistant
Admin assistant positions are great for learning more about office environments and don’t require any upfront specialised skills, making them perfect for students to consider as part-time jobs.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Providing frontline customer service
- Assisting in administrative duties including paperwork
- Assisting in accounting duties, such as but not limited to invoicing, handling daily sales, and refunds;
- Ensure proper documentation and filing;
- Maintaining office operational needs and functions; restocking pantry
- Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned
Estimated salary per hour rate: $10-12/h
Experience required: Typically ‘O’ levels and above and proficiency in Microsoft Office software are required.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
Interview Transcriber
Transcribing jobs simply require you to listen and write down what you hear. Easy enough for anyone really!
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Transcription
- Proofreading
- Adherence to given style guidance
Estimated salary per hour rate: $15/h
Experience required: Typically no prior experience required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet
Translator
Know a third language? Or maybe your bilingual proficiency is better than average? Then a part-time translator job may be a great opportunity for you.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Translating documents, audio
- Proofreading
- Producing translated output in desired format
Estimated salary per hour rate: $10/h
Experience required: Proficiency in desired languages and familiarity with Microsoft Office software are required.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
Part-Time Banquet Waiter
Banquet waiting is another popular part-time job for students given the little experience required and the opportunity to work together with your friends.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Serving food and drinks
- Clearing tables
- Attending to customer requests
- Other ad-hoc duties as assigned
Estimated salary per hour rate: $10-15/h
Experience required: Typically no prior experience required.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn
Clinic Assistant
Working as a part-time clinic assistant in your neighbourhood can also be a good experience to learn basic admin skills as a student.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Front counter receptionist services including answering phone calls, registration
- Preparing and dispensing of medications
- Handling cash payments, e-payments and NETS terminals
- Administrative duties
- Ensure general cleanliness and hygiene in the clinic
- And any other duties assigned by the doctor
Estimated salary per hour rate: $9-15/h
Experience required: Computer literacy, conversational fluency in English and Mandarin. No prior experience is required as training on the job will be provided.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
Telemarketer
Telemarketing can be a very convenient part-time job for students as it can be done remotely and typically doesn’t require much experience or formal qualifications.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Cold calling potential clients for various purposes
Estimated salary per hour rate: $10-15/h
Experience required: Conversational fluency in required languages.
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
Food Delivery
The rise of the food delivery sector has also meant that the demand for food delivery drivers and riders has increased exponentially. Becoming a delivery partner for companies like Grab, Foodpanda, or Deliveroo can be as simple as knowing how to drive or ride a bicycle, perfect for students looking for a little cash. There may be some onboarding costs if you wish to purchase related equipment from these companies but they should be recouped in time.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Delivering food fast and efficiently
Estimated salary per hour rate: $15 on average or more depending on deliveries made
Experience required: Valid driving licences for delivery vehicles or bicycle riding skills are required.
Where to start applying: GrabFood | FoodPanda | Deliveroo
Flyer Distributor
Flyer distribution may be tedious, but it is a relatively easy and fuss-free job to earn a decent side income.
Job scope:
Typical duties and responsibilities include:
- Distributing flyers at set locations or to certain demographics
Estimated salary per hour rate: $10/h
Experience required: No prior experience required
Where to start applying: Indeed | LinkedIn | JobStreet | MyCareersFuture
If you are looking for a job with flexible hours, rewarding hourly rates, and a fast approval rate of 1-2 days, being a Homage Care Pro will be a great fit for you as a student.
Learn more about our careers as a Homage Caregiver or Nurse and apply to be a Care Pro with us today!
