The number one thing every undergraduate looks forward to is to become a graduate and dive in to the labour market or favour market as people love to call it today to make ends meet. However, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate, keeps a lot these graduates stranded for months. Only the lucky ones gets to probably spend only a few months waiting for NYSC posting. However a large pool of graduates spend a significant amount of time waiting to be posted. However, this time spent doing nothing significantly useful which is sad situation can actually be utilised and even as a copper the under listed jobs can be done to raise funds for yourself because time lost can never be regained, time is so precious
As a recent graduate, undergraduate or working class you can work and earn real money while at it during this period of waiting. The list below consist of some jobs you can engage in while you await your NYSC posting. You can also fall back on some of these jobs if you happen to find yourself back to the waiting line even after your service year.
1.Digital marketing
This tends to be one of the top trending jobs at this end of the world to day. As a digital marketer you can market services on the internet from the comfort of your home and get paid , this makes it another interesting job you can do while you are chilling for the clarion call.
If you have no experience in digital marketing, Google’s free digital skill training is a good place to start www.digitalskills.withgoogle.com , www.Blueprint.com , www.shawnacademy , www.careerinsights.com etc.You can become a good digital marketer if you are willing to spend time learning the required skills and you have the resources to help you, www.Upwork.com , www.Fiverr.com and wwwAsuqu.com are platforms where you can source for jobs. Another sub part of digital marketing;
(SEO) Search engine optimisation this is the process of optimising a client’s website to rank as highly as possible in Google and other search engines for keywords that are related to the content on the website. Discover useful tips on how to get started with SEO. www.moz.com and www.seo101.com
Social media marketing involves advertising and promoting brands on social media platforms usually with a clear target. You can choose a particular social media platform to focus on. For example, you can decide to promote a YouTube video or promote a brand on Instagram. Catch a grasp of what social media marketing entails.
2. Graphic design
Graphic designing can be learnt by anyone and contrary to what people think, you don’t need to be good at drawing to be a good designer. You can make money from designing logos, flyers, book covers, business cards e.t.c. If you have sufficient skills in graphics design, head on to freelancing platforms to source for jobs, you should also market your skills offline too.
If you know little or nothing about graphics, you don’t need any formal education to be a good graphic designer. You can learn on your own at your own pase and this is a good way to invest the time you will spend waiting for your NYSC posting. You can start by taking free online graphic design courses and reading relevant books. Check out www.shawnacademy.com , www.alison.com and other online resources for free courses and lectures.
3. Freelance Writing
If you have a good command of English and you are good at putting your thoughts on paper, try considering becoming an online freelance writer. Even without any real writing experience, there are many jobs available for amateur writers online and you can make reasonable income from your home.
However, research about online writing or enquire more from people that are involved in the business. And also searching for job offers on freelancing sites will help to a large extent.
Specify your choice of content you are interested in working on, you may opt for rewriting articles or writing new content about a particular subject such as science or fashion.
You can as well Advertise your business; you can start by advertising on www.nairaland.com You should also register on free platforms like www.Asuqu.com or www.Fiverr.com that facilitate online buying and selling of services.
4. Web development/ web designing
Regardless of your course of study as an undergraduate, you can venture into web design or development if you haven’t.
You can utilise the free time before your NYSC posting or during your service year to take free courses in coding online form sites like www.w3schools.com www.codeacademy.com www.codelagos.org and www.freeCodeCamp.com are great online resources to help you get acquainted with codes. If you have at least 3 months of waiting to do, you should consider joining the Switch Fellowship www.techpoint.ng . They are based in Lagos and will teach you coding for free.
Conduct your research, start from the basics and you can go on to choose a programming language to start with. With a little bit of coding skill, you may find a team of developers that will be willing to allow you, work, learn and earn at the same time. Even if you don’t, coding is an interesting way to keep yourself engaged and it is one skill you can always fall back on in the future. If you have sufficient skills in coding, you should register on platforms like www.Fiverr.com or www.Asuqu.com to source for jobs.
5. Online tutoring
You have probably never considered lecturing online. Well if you are going to be stuck in the house for months waiting for your NYSC posting and you are a guru in any academic area, you should probably give this a thought.
There are people online who are ready to share your knowledge for a price and online platforms like www.totalPrep.com are on ground to connect you to them. You can also source for jobs on free freelance websites. So you can start a science class or a mathematics class or even move away from academics and do something more creative like giving lessons on a skill.
You can also register on www.proteach.com or www.prepclass.com if you prefer to give physical lessons instead. Don’t forget to advertise your business; talk to family, friends and use social media efectively.
6. Translation
If you are bilingual or fluent in more than one foreign language then working as an online translator may be the best way to pass time and earn cash too as you wait for your NYSC posting. With increasing number of businesses trying to reach more customers around the world, translation services are increasingly being sought after too. Getting started is easy especially with freelancing sites like www.Upwork.com and www.Fiverr.com at your disposal. Alternatively, you can sign up with a website that employs online translators like www.gengo.com
You can also Take advantage of other platforms too to advertise your business on social media and forums like www.nairaland.com etc. You never know where your potential customers are hiding.
7. Transcription
Have you considered making money from typing out audio files? If you have good typing skills and you are stuck at home waiting for the NYSC posting, you should give this a thought. Starting a transcription business is not so hard and you can make good money from it too.
Before you start, do your research, practice and decide if you want to provide general transcription services or focus on a particular area e.g medical or legal. Go on to advertise your business and source for jobs, Upwork and social media are good places to source for freelance transcription jobs
8. Singer and songwriter
If you have a good voice and can gain access to a music studio, then you may have customers waiting. Online platforms like www.fiverr.com and www.asuqu.com can connect you to people in need of your vocal powers.
You don’t have to do the singing if you can’t, you can simply stick to song writing instead if you can handle it. You can also specialise in providing DJ drops, or commercial jingles. Just head on to freelancing sites like www.Fiverr.com to source for jobs.
9. Sales consultant for an online store
If you have good negotiation and persuasion skills, then this one is for you. Large online stores like www.jumia.com.ng/jforce www.jumia.com and www.konga.com sell through sales consultants. Jumia runs a sales consultant scheme that pays consultants commissions when they sell items supplied by the store. There are no special qualifications for this role and all you will need to get started is a phone or laptop connected to the internet.
10. Get Started
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