Whether you’re looking for a home-based sideline or a complete shift to a full-time job at home, here are 13 best work-from-home jobs you may consider.
1. Web Content Writer
Are you passionate about writing? Turn your passion into a stream of revenue by writing for others. Writers, including copywriters, web content writers, and technical writers, are hired by websites, newspapers, blogs, and other businesses to write web content on a particular topic.
The write-ups can be an informative blog post, a newsletter, or a publicity material, like a copy. Be sure to have a portfolio of previous writing samples you can show to potential clients.
2. Software Developer
The tech industry provides a plethora of fully remote jobs. Software development is one of the highest-paying ones. As a software developer, your task is to research, design, implement, and test software for the world to use.
Other home-based tech positions that provide good compensation include web design and development, power systems engineering, technical writing, project management, and SEO analysis.
3. Web Designer
Are you proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator? If you can code and have a great eye for design, you might have got what it takes to be a professional web designer.
Entrepreneurs want to build a good online presence – and having a professional-looking website is one of the key ingredients to success.
4. Social Media Manager
Are you well-versed with regards to social media platforms, their technical aspects, and how they can be utilized for building relationships with customers? You can turn your skill into a full-time or part-time home-based job.
Businesses often don’t have the time, effort, and knowledge to manage their social media profiles, so they prefer to outsource this task. You may offer services like creating posts and scheduling them, engaging with fans through private messages and comments, monitoring online groups, and running ads.
5. Data Entry
Are you detail-oriented? Can you easily navigate spreadsheets? Are you a fast and accurate typist? Well, you might be interested to try data entry, a flexible entry-level job.
It involves inputting facts and figures into a spreadsheet or software program, transferring information, and updating records. Data may include payroll, catalog or inventory items, or a customer relationship management system.
6. Online Teacher/ Tutor
Whether you’re a licensed teacher or not, you can earn by teaching classes online.
Even before the COVID-19 lockdown, the demand for online education solutions had been growing. Virtual schools are popping up everywhere. The subjects that are in demand are English, Math, and Science. Classes are often taught via Skype, Zoom, and pre-recorded lectures. While many online teaching jobs cater to licensed teachers, jobs for online tutors do not require a teaching background.
7. Transcriptionist
A transcriptionist is someone who views audio and video content and turns it into written text. While the job sounds simple, this task takes an advanced level of skill in listening and typing efficiently and accurately. Some transcriptionists even utilize special tools, like a foot pedal to start and stop audio and video recordings.
8. Call Center Agent
Do you have sales and telemarketing skills? Are you patient enough to handle customer concerns? Can you speak and communicate fluently? Then being a remote call center agent may be suitable for you.
Just like in traditional call centers, you may handle incoming calls, make outgoing calls, or do “non-voice” tasks, a.k.a back-office solutions. Previous call center experiences are a plus though most employers provide training for potential employees.
9. Customer Service Representative
If you absolutely have no idea where to start, customer service is a good choice, to begin with. Several companies need customer service representatives to answer customer queries, concerns, and complaints. Big brands outsource these jobs and hire remote employees. You’ll receive a set schedule, which can rotate especially if it’s a 24-hour business.
10. Human Resources
From outsourced HR support to HR services solely for a single company, you can find remote career opportunities in human resources. Your tasks may include recruiting (researching, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding), payroll processing, compensation, and benefits review, performance review, and creation of employee handbooks or manuals.
11. Virtual Assistant (VA)
Virtual assistants are employed to help businesses and organizations with their online administrative tasks. Your responsibilities may include the management of emails, calendars, social media, and customer service. You may also be asked to transcribe calls.
12. Insurance Claims Investigator
Do you have excellent communication, research, and interview skills that can help protect insurance companies from fraud? Being an insurance claims investigator might interest you.
You’ll work for insurers and do critical tasks like investigating and validating claims made by policyholders. While most of the tasks are done at home, you might need to go out into the field to conduct interviews and take photos.
13. Virtual Nurse
Do you have a nursing degree but you’re looking to pursue a home-based job? You can help patients without attending to them in person at a hospital or health center by becoming a virtual nurse. The job involves assisting patients over the phone or via the internet, monitoring vital signs, advising patients online, and connecting with virtual command centers to communicate with doctors.
Author Bio: Carmina Natividad is a creative writer for HR Dept Australia, a provider of affordable and pragmatic HR services and employment law advice in Australia. Writing about helpful career management solutions for both employees and employers is her cup of tea.
