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<h2>Applying to GIGs (For STUDENTS)</h2>Everything you need to know about applying to and hearing back from GIGs.<h2>🧳 How do I apply for a GIG?</h2>When you click on a GIG you will be prompted to apply with your B\Card.<figure><img src="https://d3lrqzm3fer3ds.cloudfront.net/blog-media/134/1754070131136.png" alt="apply" title="apply"></figure>Click that button, and you will see 1-3 Interview Questions.<figure><img src="https://d3lrqzm3fer3ds.cloudfront.net/blog-media/134/1754070107270.png" alt="iqs" title="iqs"></figure>Answer them thoughtfully but concisely, there is a character limit. After filling out all Interview Questions and clicking submit, you will have the opportunity to attach a resume from your computer, or attach the one you have saved in your account if applicable.<figure><img src="https://d3lrqzm3fer3ds.cloudfront.net/blog-media/134/1754070076053.png" alt="resume" title="resume"></figure>After that you’re all set, and you should receive email confirmation that your application was submitted.<h2>📣 Pro tips to make your application stand out</h2>Follow these 3 tips to make your application stand out.<ol><li>Make sure your answers to Interview Questions are short, to the point, and in the format asked for (if it’s asking for a link, provide a link).</li></ol><ol start="2"><li>Make sure your profile is completely filled out and verified (profile photo, school information, interests, location, etc.).<ul><li>Doing so improves your chances of selection by 75% </li></ul></li></ol><figure><img src="https://d3lrqzm3fer3ds.cloudfront.net/blog-media/134/1754070176262.png" alt="verification" title="verification"></figure><ol start="3"><li>Make sure to attach your resume to your application after submitting your Interview Questions.<ul><li>Doing so improves your chances of selection by 50%</li></ul></li></ol><h2>⌚ How long does it take to hear back from a GIG?</h2>Depending on the company and GIG it can take a few days or weeks to hear back from a GIG. Check the dates on the GIG listing for a general start date, but they can vary depending on the company’s needs. For additional questions please reach out to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="mailto:gig@homefromcollege.com">gig@homefromcollege.com</a> or the HFC Bestie chat.

Everything you need to know about applying to and hearing back from GIGs.

Guide: Applying to GIGs

Summer break hits different when you realize “break” also means no meal swipes and zero income. Suddenly, that iced coffee habit? Dangerous. 🫠But here’s the good news: you don’t need a full-time internship or a stacked resume to make money this summer. There are flexible ways to stack some cash - whether you’re at home, on campus, or just vibing somewhere in between.Here are some of the easiest (and non-sketchy) ways to make money this summer - no internship&nbsp;required. 👇<hr><h2>1️⃣ Product Testing with Home From College: Get Paid to Give Your Opinion</h2>Yes, seriously. Brands want Gen Z feedback - and they’re paying for it.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://homefromcollege.com">Home From College</a> isn’t just a normal job board - some opportunities include paid product testing GIGs where you try out something new (think: apps, skincare, snacks) and give your honest feedback. All tests are remote, short, and pay for your honest opinions - aka, dream summer side hustle.Also: there’s zero pressure to commit to long hours. You just sign up, do a quick task, and get that 💸.Pro tip: Keep checking the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://homefromcollege.com/gigs">GIG page on H\FC</a> - there are new paid opportunities that are posted daily!<hr><h2>2️⃣ Rover: Get Paid to Hang Out with Dogs (Enough Said)</h2>If you’re home for the summer and love animals, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.rover.com/?utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaign=2082408390&amp;utm_content=82328752251_729023409087_CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02NsByUMDkyzAkYTJ2t2XvvWoyUspLuaTlRIxt0o_y_QZIZmCtVkHLHhoCD8MQAvD_BwE&amp;utm_term=rover_e&amp;adwordslocation=9031723&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=2082408390&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADPp_a7KENpSMtAhV024OoAcmSgRv&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02NsByUMDkyzAkYTJ2t2XvvWoyUspLuaTlRIxt0o_y_QZIZmCtVkHLHhoCD8MQAvD_BwE">Rover</a> is the move. It’s a pet-sitting and dog-walking platform where you set your own schedule, rates, and which pets you want to work with.It’s basically the perfect job if you want to make money without staring at a screen all day. You can walk dogs, do overnight pet sitting, or drop-ins - whatever fits your summer plans.Bonus: It’s great for mental health. Hanging out with dogs &gt; answering slacks.<hr><h2>3️⃣ Sell Stuff You Don’t Use Anymore (Yes, Your Closet Counts)</h2>We all have that pile of clothes that “might be cute someday” but hasn’t moved in a year. Turn it into cash.Apps like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.depop.com/?utm_source=Brand%20SEM&amp;utm_medium=paid%20advertising&amp;utm_campaign=PAID_GG_US_PRO_SEARCH_ALL_BRAND-CORE-DEFENCE&amp;utm_content=depop&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21880045407&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACrrxZtv_4_hjDKPBFqDFjmxxDnia&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02Nr9qlD2-_vq8AxYx6tOnstN-5uNzJzeAsPBBRPKeNu8199n-vCukBhoC8cQQAvD_BwE">Depop</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://poshmark.com/?utm_source=gsdm_posh&amp;utm_campaign=22383645827&amp;campaign_id=22383645827&amp;ad_partner=google&amp;gskid=kwd-299513371561&amp;gcid=742173431949&amp;ggid=178009275358&amp;gdid=c&amp;g_network=g&amp;enable_guest_buy_flow=true&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22383645827&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADwcDC-2R75SMU4bdwk490toHj5Ip&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_pDBBhBMEiwAmY02NhSvQHVdnBYSBYg7mYirnh2QK4xhfmP_mA6e2EQMLqiSONaGhYyT0RoCFuIQAvD_BwE">Poshmark</a>, make it easy to sell clothes, textbooks, room decor. Take a few pics, write a caption, and boom… you're in business!Hot tip: Good lighting and clean backgrounds = more sales.<hr><h2>4️⃣ Babysit or Tutor</h2>The classic summer side hustle, still undefeated.Check <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nextdoor.com/">Nextdoor</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://care.com">care.com</a>, or even your high school to offer tutoring, babysitting,&nbsp; or even mini-lessons (music, art, SAT prep, etc.). Parents love a trustworthy college student who can keep their kids entertained and teach them something too. Bonus: This looks great on your resume and you’re helping real humans (not just feeding the algorithm).<hr><h2>Final Thoughts: Your Summer Side Hustle Era Starts Now</h2>You don’t need to hustle 24/7 or take on a soul-crushing internship to make money this summer. With a few smart moves (and a few paid H\FC GIGs), you can earn cash and still have time for beach days, iced coffees, and a good book.&nbsp;

Here are 5 easy, flexible, and non-soul-crushing ways to earn cash on your own terms. Whether you're at home, on campus, or somewhere in between.

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5 Easy Ways to Make Money This Summer (Without Selling Your Soul to a 9-to-5)

<h1>📝 New Drop: In the Margins by No Particular Order x Home From College</h1>Launching your career is hard. Finding mentorship, motivation, and meaningful next steps is even harder. That’s where In the Margins comes in.Created by No Particular Order in collaboration with Home From College, In the Margins is a career-readiness journal designed to help students reflect, reset, and actually get somewhere. Think of it as a mentor in book form; one that shows up every day, asks the right questions, and leaves space for your answers.<h1>📓 What is In the Margins?</h1>In the Margins is a 64-page guided journal that helps students build momentum in three key areas: Leveraging Relationships, Staying Motivated, and Career Readiness. Over the course of a semester, students work through daily prompts to explore their goals, expand their networks, and prepare to launch confidently into their next chapter.Inside you’ll find:<ul><li>48 unique prompts to help clarify your mindset and mission</li><li>12 blank pages for scratch notes, to-dos, and dreams in progress</li><li>12 professional conversation starters (because yes, networking is still a thing)</li><li>A built-in folder for loose notes, resumes, or business cards you collect along the way </li></ul>The prompts were shaped by real conversations with students from Home From College’s national student advisory panel. From what excites them to what keeps them up at night, their input made sure the journal reflects the lived experiences of today’s students navigating early career paths.<h1>📍 Where to Find In the Margins?</h1>In the Margins is available now at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.noparticularorder.co">www.noparticularorder.co</a> and stocked in select campus bookstores across the U.S. and Canada.<h1>📸 Want to Be Featured?</h1>We’re highlighting student stories from campuses coast to coast in our Instagram series, College Chronicles. If you’re using In the Margins or want to share how you’re making moves this semester, tag @homefromcollege and @noparticularorder and reach out to foster@noparticularorder.co — we’d love to feature your journey.<h1>🖋 Why the Name?</h1>Because that’s where the good stuff lives. The margins are where thoughts expand, questions deepen, and unexpected ideas start to connect. It’s where real career clarity begins: not in the perfect plan, but in the honest process of figuring it out.<h1>💡 Pro tip: You don’t have to rush through it.&nbsp;</h1>The journal is designed to be completed over the course of a semester, but if you’re a slower writer or a bigger reflector, it’s built to grow with you. Come back to it. Reread it. Restart it. Just don’t leave it blank.

Created by No Particular Order in collaboration with Home From College, In the Margins is a career-readiness journal designed to help students reflect, reset, and actually succeed.

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