Working in a shop at the weekend, doing a paper round before school or babysitting in the evening are less and less popular with under-21s looking to make some money.
New figures how just half of 14 to 21-year-olds now work part-time , compared to seven in 10 of their parents' generation, Barclays LifeSkills found.
Instead, 670,000 students make money online - with buying and selling online now more popular than babysitting or dog walking as ways of making extra cash.
Kirstie Mackey, head of LifeSkills, said: “It’s really encouraging to learn that so many young people are finding new routes, other than traditional part-time work, to boost their experience, skills development and earnings while being able to plan their hours around their studying."
When asked, two in five (44%) of the people earning money online said they did it because it provides more flexibility than a traditional job while 30% said their skills were better suited to earning money this way.
One in five (21%) said they choose to work online because there is a shortage of traditional jobs in their area, and a further 19% said it allowed them to be more entrepreneurial.
Of those still working more traditional part-time jobs, shop work is most popular, followed by manual work, with online ventures also growing in popularity.
Karren Brady, chair of the LifeSkills advisory council, said: “The humble Saturday job can be the start of great things.
"My part-time job at a hair salon taught me the skills that put me on the path to a successful career in business; problem solving, proactivity and hard work. Your first job is more than just a point for your CV, it’s a life lesson."
Gaining financial independence and improving their CV were common reasons why 14 to 21-year-olds said they had a job.
Tips for bagging the right job from LifeSkills:
- Know your skills - Identifying your skills is really important when you’re deciding which career is right for you
- Do your research - Doing your research is essential as you begin your job search – but you don’t have to do this on your own
- Get interview-ready - Interviewing can be one of the most important (and nerve-wracking) parts of applying for a new job. Make sure you hone your skills
