From Fresher — 400 Level: 8 Hot In Demand Skills That Sells And Pay All Bills

You’d believe with me that higher (tertiary) institution is entirely a new atmosphere with its equivalent synchronal responsibilities. To plan ahead is a necessity.

A good example, the alpha phase of the planning process should be how to flourish during penurious times — when you are broke.

Now, in this post, I have outlined and explained 8 skills you can learn and make money off them without interference with your study commitments.

Let's start with

1.Html and CSS (web design):

“Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and some other remarkable influencers underwent this stage. Probably during their early years of web development and who knows if they still.”
But let's face it, does this make money?

After all, what I promised is cool ways, not 'a foolish looking' ideas.

You see, HTML and CSS is a hot skill that can fetch you serious money. It’s the basics of how the entire World Wide Webs are connected, and my blog you are reading right now is not an exception.

You can charge clients to help them fix html issues or css errors, design or redesign blogs, develop apps, even launch and manage your own blog/website — which all equals cool cash.

Interestingly, this wouldn't operate at the expense of your good grades. The learning sessions can be squeezed amongst other life and study commitments. Truly, you'll find it exciting and rewarding — not ONLY now, but in future.

Should you take this seriously right away, you can have your own share of this huge pie.

Ready to start?

I always recommend you start with www.w3schools.com. They have a chunk of web development courses.

Requirements:
**A PC (Laptop or desktop).
**Smartphone if you don't have a PC.
**Good Internet connection.
**Electricity supply.

2.Learn how to write articles:

Writing is a skill. Without writing, the entire world will be meaningless. We communicate ideas and information through writing. The act of speaking is also as a result of the development of writing. In short, it guides our way through all aspects of communication.

You can make a serious, yes, fine living off writing.

How?

You can write for individual clients or companies at your own pace and with time flexibility.

Alternatively, you can charge your course mates and other students a reasonable amount of money to help them write essays, letters or projects. Inform them of your ‘skill' and offer them test piece. You’d be surprised at how demanding this is. Don't limit your reach — increase your awareness and 'off you are.'

And most especially, you will be more resourceful in your writing proficiency and studies. Not only now, but at later times.

Don't forget, we’re still discussing those 8 skills, so start learning something today. Find good books on how to write the way readers want and start off from there.

Who knows, these topics might be helpful in your quest:
** Concord in English Language.
** Paragraph development.
** Writing headlines.
** Essay writing.
** Letter writing.

Yet another one is,

3.Learn how to barb (men):

Some who have read this post contacted me and asked me if I’m crazy.

Maybe that's not how they put it, but closer to it.

Barbing, though not really a skill, is very lucrative. You can render it as a service not only around the school premises, but in school — to colleagues. Guys of nowadays are fond of constant do of hair styles. A style today, and yet another one tomorrow.

Just get your 'clipper lying in your backpack wherever you go, wake it up when a job knocks'. You’d be surprised at how students will patronize you.

If you don't know how to barb, it's not a barrier. Apprenticeship (learning) shouldn't cost you more than 6 months or less.

Ladies, it's your turn.

4.Learn how to do hair-styles (women):

This is hot, I repeat red-hot. Ladies are primarily concerned about their physical beauty. In fact, most pay less attention to getting good grades in compare to their body attractiveness.

Though I strongly detest against that, people have and will always have different perspectives on body outlook.

But, the concept is somewhat simple.

I want you to siphon money from them through this loop hole. Ladies want to be up to date. Dress their head with the latest breath-taking hairstyles. Give it to them.

Remember, this shouldn't claim you of your study time to learn. I’ll entrust the rest to your discretion.

5.Learn how to cook:

I’m not referring to a mere cooking, but delicious meals — fine ones. You can learn this from a “professional local business” or specialists, otherwise known as chef, and offer it to students.

Here is a sneak peek,

Many students aren't proficient in cooking. Most, of course are no good — they just patronize fast foods, local food joints or restaurants all in the name of busy school life commitments while they simply don't know how to cook.

Truly speaking, possibilities here can not be quantified. Study your University (school) environment and find a suitable location to serve them sweet dish(es). You’ll be surprised at the upshot. Even, you may be labeled or recognized as a bright industrious student.

On a more serious approach, you can organize seminars or workshops to teach others “how to cook delicious meals.”

I’m sure the response will be quite high too as students will be willing to pay for your service.

This one too,

6.Make Shoes:

Sandals is part of it too. But mind you I’m not preaching “foot wears meddling/repair.”

In fact, many people use shoemaker and cobbler interchangeably but that's a confusion.

Should you be confused, shoe makers are professionals who make shoes like: loafers, chukkas, work boots, dress boots, sandals and so on while people who amend/repair shoes are called “cobblers”.

Learn it. It shouldn't cost you much time, even if it should, it worth the time. It's a lifetime investment.

Meanwhile, during your stay in school, make correct (sound) designs and advertise it to students and colleagues. Even, running a targeted social media campaign can laser jet your business (skill) into remarkable heights.

Also,

7.Start a FREELANCE business:

Otherwise known as freelancing. It's a system whereby you work for people or companies at different times.

On a normal basis, a company hires
you and you offer them your skill in exchange for some peanuts. Sorry, I mean money, but what they pay at times can be likened to peanuts.

Rather being paid by a company, you determine your pay and the time you intend to work. Most people call this “online business.”

At times, offerable services doesn't require top notch skills, but a basic computer knowledge will do. You can check fiverr out and see what I’m talking about.

Finally, if you are indifferent by all these skills

8.Learn another skill:

That resonate with your audience. If all the aforementioned skills doesn't suit your proverbial taste, then think beyond your own box. Make research. Seek for guidance. Think about what you are proficient in or what catches your interest and take things up from there.

Phewwwwwww,

It's all coming down to 1500 words. Not a long one in compare to other 5000, 10000, even 15000 guides you see everyday on the Internet, isn't it?

But this’s not only a working piece, but also an eye opener. Although, I don't involve in ALL of these businesses, I've seen some prosperity they can unleash into someone's life.

For example, I have a relative making a living in school off shoe making business and I too make some money writing articles — I offer writing as a service.

Finally,

Make sure you read and digest, reflect and if possible read again. Print it off (do it as long as it's not for commercial intentions), and I’ll be glad if this resource works for you — which I'm 125% sure.

Now, it's your turn:
How do you view the post? What could I have added to spice things up? I’ll be willing to HEAR you out and address your points in the comments section below.

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