As a high school student, you may be wondering what you are going to do in your downtime, especially the long summer holidays.

Just because your parents or guardians are footing your food and housing, it does not mean you can slack off and consume without taking responsibility for anything. 

This requires you to have a job, and technology allows you to now apply and perform your jobs remotely, gain new skills that will benefit you in the future, and earn a little more spending money than the allowance your parents or guardians might give you.

There are additional benefits as well, since admissions committees in colleges favor students who have held jobs at some point, or started a business since it portrays you as a responsible and hardworking person. Although many teens will opt to work at local shops, others may be limited by their geography, which makes remote jobs an attractive possibility. We will talk about some options you can explore in this article.

Customer service

There is no time when businesses will not need the help of a customer relations team. If you are good at communication and marketing, applying for remote customer service jobs is an excellent choice.

This task is usually for teens who are at least 16 years old, and you can apply at most businesses looking for these teams. You will also require a high-speed internet connection and a reliable headset, as well as researching the company to see the products it offers and provide as much information to customers as you can.

Getting into this job helps you gain exposure to different people, as well as improve your problem-solving skills and communication that will help you in other lines of work.

Designing products

If you have an interest in design, product design is among the most popular remote jobs high school students can take in the summer to showcase their creative side. Many e-commerce companies hire remote designers to handle a wide range of their products, which can include stickers, buttons, shirts, tote bags, and mugs. As a creator, you stand to earn between 10 and 20% of the sale price per item. 

You may also find some websites and platforms giving designers a bonus if your designs sell out or have high sale volumes. All you need to do is create a domain name, enter your details, list your artwork, and wait for payments to come in.

Blogging or writing

For students who love language and English literature classes, as well as having an understanding of online marketing and writing skills, you can consider doing freelance blogging.

There are numerous sites, some being better compared to others, that offer you the chance to write various assignments and set your preferred rates. You can also search for one-off listings and long-term employment for writers on platforms such as Craigslist.

Another way you can utilize this talent is by setting up a blog and creating content. Unlike freelance writing though, this will take quite a long time before you can monetize the blog through sponsorships, affiliates, or ads. You will also need to learn various strategies that increase your traffic such as social media and SEO, so you need to know whether you are willing to commit to it.

Online teaching

If you are academically gifted in at least one subject, chances are high that you already have some experience in tutoring your peers -- and you can turn it into an income-generating activity.

You can look for tutoring jobs, or use social media to advertise your services, choose your hourly rates, and select the subjects you want to teach.

Fitness teaching

Many teens enjoy fitness and healthy lifestyles, and the movement is having its glory days since the advent of quarantine. Many studios and gyms offer virtual classes, so this can be a good fit for you if you are a fitness lover, dancer, or student-athlete.

All you will require to begin is a stable internet connection. You can also consider getting official certification to teach, although you should confirm the age requirement to do so.

Voiceovers

If you are blessed with a commanding, smooth voice, or take on different personas through your voice alone, consider getting into voice acting jobs. Many businesses need the service for advertisements, audiobooks, videos, games, and many more.

You will need professional-quality recording equipment for this, so do plenty of research before investing in your tools for the job.

These are just some of the jobs a high school student can take during the summer holidays while providing the comfort of working from home and earning extra money.