Remote jobs can be found in a number of industries on both full-time and part-time bases. While it is true that there are more entry-level work-from-home jobs in the technology and customer service industries, more and more fields are opening up to the possibilities of flexible and remote work-from-home jobs. This is partly because of the current work climate but also because of a wide-scale push for a better work-life balance.
Here are some common roles for people who want to work from home on a permanent basis:
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Customer service representative remains one of the most common remote roles found on job sites. Whether you are answering emails, acting as an instant messaging connection for a large company or providing customer support from a back-office position this is a common role that is easy to get into without further education or lots of previous experience. Large companies like Amazon often offer remote work-from-home jobs in these roles, especially if the role involves providing support via telephone or email.
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Inputting data for businesses is a reliable role for those looking for an entry-level work-from-home job. Most data entry clerk positions do not require job seekers to have a lot of previous experience and come with a decent starting hourly rate. Most also look for potential employees to have a high school education.
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One of the most popular and numerous remote or flexible working roles is the position of call center representative. While call handlers used to work in large call centers as standard, it is now becoming more common for them to work from home.
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The main duties of a secretary are to organize files, prepare documents, manage office supply inventory and schedule appointments. At one point, all of those duties required an in-person element as files were locked in large cabinets and executives were hard to track down but now all of these ideal support functions can be done from home.
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Editor or Proofreader
The literary and publishing industries have been frontrunners in the remote-working revolution for a long time. Working as a proofreader or editor is relatively easy to do from home. In order to do this work, however, you will need appropriate education or experience, and be prepared to pass an editing test.
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The skills needed to work as a remote copywriter include an excellent grasp of grammar and language along with digital and technological literacy. The overall goal is to write quality content that aims to increase brand awareness, an activity that can be as mobile as you are.
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If you can showcase that you are qualified in a particular subject and want to help others who are struggling then being a tutor could be right for you. There are several online tutoring centers that can match you with students that need help in your area of expertise. There’s also an array of group tutoring sessions you could moderate or you could be an on-call resource for students that have incoming questions via mobile app.
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Designers have to have an innovative approach to idea and concept development and for some, working from home is the best way for those ideas to flourish. Unlike some of the other jobs on this list, depending on your discipline and design background you may need to procure specialized graphics software and equipment to fully perform in this role.
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Affiliate marketing or “influencing” has become a high-demand career, requiring a significant audience and digital presence to promote a product or service from a retailer. However, using this skill as a WFH opportunity doesn’t require you to be Instagram-famous. As long as you have a captive audience on a platform and can cultivate content they enjoy, you can fund said content through affiliate sponsorships where-in you receive a payout from the retailer based on how many people visit your custom link to the retailer’s product.
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A virtual assistant is an individual who does personal assistant and administrative assistant duties but handles them from a distance. So if you can schedule appointments, run video calls and develop effective organizational methods, this could be the role for you.
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From small gatherings to weddings, events need planning so if you have a talent for managing different groups, sourcing vendors and selecting the right venues then this could be a perfect role for you. While there are some in-person elements that may be required, the basics like meeting with clients and coordinating with your team of planners can be done from anywhere.
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Organizational skills and proficiency in data management, along with financial software knowledge are the keys to this role. However, depending on your level of expertise and the company you are working with, you can do this role from home — especially for general bookkeeping roles.
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Consultants get paid to look at other groups’ projects, organizations or presentations and determine what they can do to make them better. If you have a background in business or human resources and have excellent leadership skills, this role can also become a remote or hybrid position.
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Grant Writer
Grant writers research, draft and submit proposals that help organizations or individuals receive funding. This is a job that is heavily based on both your writing and research skills as it is imperative for the nonprofit or charity origination to get funding from the private sector or the government based on the persuasive argument in your proposal.
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If you’re a subject matter expert that is passionate about helping others learn and succeed then becoming an online teacher may be right for you. To be a great online teacher you need to know and be adaptable to your target audience and develop relevant course materials (written courses, video presentations, exams, sides, etc.) as a way to best explain your subject of choice.
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Product Reviewer
As a product reviewer you’ll use the test subject to its full capacity and then craft a carefully explained, quality review that describes all of your experiences before, during and after the testing process. If you enjoy trying new methodologies and products across different industries then this could be an excellent fit for you.
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To be a successful programmer, you need to have knowledge about software development, programming languages and other important technical skills. If you can find out-of-the-box solutions to new and unforeseen problems every day and help bring new innovations in software development into common practice then this could be the work-from-home opportunity for you.
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If you excel in market research, strategic planning, public relations, brand awareness, community management or a combination of these areas then social media management could be the path for you. If your ability to work with brands and build an online community can be utilized in a variety of locations, so can you.
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Tax Preparer
If you like helping people take the confusion out of their income tax returns then becoming a tax preparer does not require an advanced degree for basic certification, but you do have to show competence through a formal exam.
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Transcriber/Transcriptionist
To be an excellent transcriber you need to have a mastery of your target language, great comprehension and retention skills, and the ability to adjust the material to different competencies. This is an ideal position for those that can write and communicate effectively while helping others do the same.
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Website Tester
Making sure a website and its features run smoothly is a very important job and one that can be done without a lot of formal training. If you are tech-savvy with a background in open-source projects this could be an ideal work-from-home opportunity for you, one that can lead to more advanced roles in web development and design.