Forget stacking shelves or waiting tables – these employers have been offering students an alternative to the ordinary part-time jobs taken to support their studies.
Forget stacking shelves or waiting tables – take a look some of the stranger listings on student job sites:
“We train the guys to ensure they can deal with 'awkward' situations”, the listing explains.
At least the uniform will be cheap…
"This employer seeks a hard-working and motivated student to assist with pest and disease identification in wine grapes," the ad said. "Training will be provided, but familiarity with grape pest and disease is favoured."
Yep, one promo company was in the market for a professional short person - applicants needed to fit the height requirements of 5' - 5'2, 4'8 - 5' and 4'1 - 4'5. The most daunting part? - An unspecified costume would be provided.
- Shirtless male waiter
“We train the guys to ensure they can deal with 'awkward' situations”, the listing explains.
At least the uniform will be cheap…
- Shirtless medical research
- Grape Monitoring
"This employer seeks a hard-working and motivated student to assist with pest and disease identification in wine grapes," the ad said. "Training will be provided, but familiarity with grape pest and disease is favoured."
- Doggy daycare
- Horse videographer
- Professional Short Person
Yep, one promo company was in the market for a professional short person - applicants needed to fit the height requirements of 5' - 5'2, 4'8 - 5' and 4'1 - 4'5. The most daunting part? - An unspecified costume would be provided.
