Economic changes have prompted an increasing number of college students to take on contractor jobs as opposed to “traditional jobs.”

Robert Farrington explains at Forbes:

College Students And The Small-Job Economy

The modern day economy is changing, and the jobs that used to be readily available for college students have shifted. This new economy is called a lot of things: the small-job economy, the freelance economy, the micro-gig economy. But there is a common factor around it: more college students are opting to become independent contractors and work on their own terms, versus pursuing “regular” jobs in school.

This isn’t a bad thing. The small job economy is giving college students more options when it comes to earning an income during school. It’s also opening up opportunities for jobs that have never existed in the past.

The Freelance Economy

Today’s freelance economy is a huge benefit to college students. There are more ways than ever for college students to earn an small income while still going to school. More and more companies are looking to hire freelancers, especially in the online space.