Take a moment and imagine that the couch you are currently sitting on is your office chair, the length of your corridor is the distance between your workplace and your home, and your snack drawer is your pantry. This is what most people envision in their dreams – a work from home job. Remote jobs have numerous perks. Besides the fact that it helps to reduce the cost of money workers spend per day to commute to and from work, research has also backed up claims that people are more productive when they work from home. Therefore, in this article, our partners, RemoteWorker, are going to share 16 work from home jobs that you can venture into or apply for.
1. FREELANCER
Generally, a freelancer is someone that is self-employed, and open to being hired by various firms and companies to perform a specific task or assignment. Being a freelancer means that you will have to work remotely, but generally not for one employer. Most freelancers have multiple clients that they work for on various projects, allowing them to be “free” to take on work as they see fit. You can be a freelancer in any field, but many popular jobs involve art, marketing, and design.
2. AFFILIATE MARKETER
Affiliate marketing involves referring people to a web page, online book stores, product pages, and other products to purchase an item that you will earn a commission for. This, to some
extent, is one of the easiest “work-from-home jobs” out there.
All you have to do is register for an affiliate program on websites or online stores (e.g Amazon, etc) that run such a program, then share the link to people on social media. The more people
click on that affiliate link and buy the products, the more you earn. The good thing about affiliate marketing is that you don’t even need an office. Your phone/PC and your social media accounts should be enough to get you started. Also, this particular remote job doesn’t incur hefty start-up costs.
Tips to be successful in affiliate marketing
– Endeavour to create good contents
– Know the kind of products you are about to recommend to your followers.
– Grow your social media page.
– Know and own a particular niche.
– Dedicate your time to it.
3. BLOGGING
Contrary to popular belief, blogging doesn’t require you to be an expert writer. Blogging is, in fact, very easy to start and it is quite inexpensive to begin a career in. However, before you venture into blogging, you should have your own unique niche. That is, something you like to write about or something that makes you passionate. It could be anything from fashion and sports to food and music. Write your blogs on a regular basis, use ads to generate traffic, rent out ad space on your blog, and, before you know it, you’ll start generating money from your writing. For anyone that loves to work remotely, blogging should be an option to consider.
How to Start a Blog
– First and foremost, you have to select the right blogging platform. Examples include WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc – each with its pros and cons, of course.
– Set up your domain name through a hosting provider. You can use some blogging platforms without a domain name, but you won’t have a personalised domain where your content is
hosted. This usually looks something like “www.wordpress.com/blog/junescookblog”, while your personal domain can be customised to your blog’s name, such as “www.junescookblog.com”.
– Write extensively on your chosen content and topic(s), keeping a schedule (when possible) and use social media to advertise your blog.
4. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
You can also work remotely as a customer service representative for telecommunication companies and other big organisations that communicate frequently with their customers. You’ll
likely need to invest in a home office that has equipment such as a working computer, a stable internet connection, and a headset that is intended for use by customer service representatives.
However, before you apply for this, you have to make sure that you have a fast and reliable internet connection, an active landline, and also possess excellent communication skills.
Typically, you can earn up to £9 and £17 per hour in the U.K as a customer service representative.
Tips on how to improve your communication skills
– Have a practice conversation with a friend or anyone.
– Try to do away with anything that can distract you.
– If possible, have a script ready for small talks to avoid stuttering.
– Listen attentively before you jump in
– Try to be brief, and be specific with your answers.
5. GRAPHIC DESIGNER
There are many organisations out there that are always on the hunt for good graphic designers to help design their website, visual ads, and even the organisation company’s logo. And if,
perhaps, you have a certificate in this field, then you may have the skills for these companies to hire you remotely. However, certification isn’t always necessary since many companies prefer
that some have experience over a formal education. The good thing about graphic design, as with many remote jobs, is that you can work for more than one company. If you’d like to take on more than one client, you can easily be hired into more than one position.
How to become a good graphic designer
– Firstly, get a good PC: getting a good computer will make your work easier and faster.
– Practice often: The more you practice, the better you’ll become at graphic designing.
– Always be open to corrections: No one knows it all, so always be open to new ideas and opinions.
– Always stay updated with the latest design trends.
6. ONLINE TEACHER/TUTOR
Do you have a knack for teaching and have a speciality topic that you’re experienced in? If the answer is yes, then online teaching may be for you. As an online teacher, you don’t even need to step foot in a school. All you need is your computer and a strong internet connection.
Teaching online is a remote job that is becoming more and more popular. It became even more popular with the Covid-19 pandemic that made in-person teaching impossible, encouraging more tutors and teachers to work online. It’s best that you have some sort of academic experience to justify your ability to accurately teach the topic you specialise in. Although you don’t necessarily need a degree, you should be able to back up your knowledge with some form of training.
Tips on how to be successful in online teaching.
– Have a strong internet connection.
– Speak clearly and confidently when teaching.
– Try to have a good interpersonal relationship with your students.
Types of online teaching jobs
– K12 online teachers
– Course developers
– Online Tutors
– Instructional designers (ID)
– Online English teacher, etc
7. TRANSCRIBER/TRANSCRIPTIONIST:
Becoming a successful transcriber doesn’t require many skills, so it’s one of the easiest work from home jobs that you can venture into. But first, who is a transcriber and what do they do? A transcriber is someone who listens to audio files, like lecture recordings, seminar recordings, and doctors’ medical dictations, and then types the written translation of the audio.
Typically, you can earn up to £25 per hour as a transcriber, but it depends on how long the project is (or the overall project scope) and how quickly you can transcribe the material.
5 steps to becoming a good transcriptionist
– Take regular typing tests: when you take typing tests frequently, you are indirectly training your hands to type faster.
– Decide on the type of transcription job that best interests you. There is a wide collection of transcription jobs to choose from, including general transcription, legal transcription, medical transcription, and more.
– Have a working laptop, headset, and a quiet space to work.
8. WEB DEVELOPER
As the name implies, a web developer is someone that builds websites from scratch using different computer codes. A web developer is a programmer that typically programs codes that tell a website how to function.
Web development is a job that particularly suits someone that wants to work remotely. It’s the ideal work from home job, and as long as technology exists, web developers will always be in high demand. In addition, you don’t need a degree in programming for you to be recognised as a web developer. This is because you can easily learn how to code online using short courses, although having a degree in web development may help you make more money as you enter the industry.
Top 6 technical skills for web developers
– Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
– C++
– HTML5
– PYTHON
– Content Management System (CMS)
– UX/UI And Visual Design.
– JavaScript.
9. INTERNET SECURITY SPECIALIST
As technology continues to advance, cyber threats grow in frequency and severity. Computer users face different cyber attacks almost every day. Mitigating these attacks, however, remains a very huge challenge, and therefore requires the expertise of qualified internet security experts.
What an Internet Security Specialist does is very simple. First, they monitor networks to detect potential security threats, and then implement security standards. Also, they help people install the latest security software to prevent their network from different security threats.
Tips on how to become a good internet security specialist.
– You must have certification in any cyber security program, whether through a degree or individual courses.
– You should have a decent amount of experience. Sometimes, it is not always about what you think you know, but about your years of experience in the field.
– You should obtain a decent number of industrial certificates and clearance in the cyber security field such as Security+, Network+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and more.
10. DATA ENTRY
You can earn close to £15 per hour by just inputting data for businesses or organisations. You don’t need a degree in business education or administration to do this, and you can even do this from the comfort of your home.
Data entry is the process of updating information and entering electronic data into data input devices. If you are going to work as a data entry clerk, you will be charged with updating customers’ accounts, editing documents, performing office support tasks, answering calls from customers, and other administrative tasks.
You’ll need to be comfortable with monotony since data entry is often described as easy to do, but boring, since its tasks can be incredibly repetitive.
What are the skills needed for data entry jobs?
– You must be able to type really fast
– You must have basic knowledge of computer software and be moderately tech-savvy.
– You’ll need to possess good communication skills.
– You must know how to manage time judiciously
– You must always pay attention to details.
11. CONSULTING
Did you know that people can pay you to share with them your knowledge in a particular field?
For instance, if you are a certified Accountant, you can get paid for advising small business owners on how to elevate their business ventures. Companies like Acorio, Alight Solution, and Biologics Consult Group can hire you for remote consulting jobs in a variety of fields. And, most of them offer full-time, part-time, or even contract-based employment.
Types of consulting jobs that you can do remotely
– Financial Advisory Consultant: Your role as a financial advisory consultant is to analyse and address the financial capabilities of a company.
– Human Resource Consultant: As an HR consultant, your role is to help firms or traditional companies with human capital questions and strategies.
– Legal Consultant: As a legal consultant you’ll be tasked with giving clients legal advice.
12. VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
The role of a virtual assistant is to assist clients in their various administrative tasks. These tasks include arranging meetings and appointments, answering emails, scheduling client’s travel plans, and others. The only difference between a traditional assistant and a virtual assistant is that the virtual assistant works remotely while office counterparts work in an office.
People are now beginning to see the importance of virtual assistants, and over the last couple of years, the popularity of virtual assistants has grown incredibly.
Skills needed to be a good virtual assistant.
– You must possess good communication skills
– You must be proficient at using a computer.
– Your organisational skills must be top-notch.
– You must have great time management skills.
13. SALES ASSOCIATE
What an online sales associate does is liaise with business owners to help them sell their products while he/she earns a commission in return. A sales associate makes use of different communication channels to talk to customers, answers any inquiry they might have, and also assists them in placing their orders.
This particular role doesn’t even require one to have a degree in marketing. The only thing you need is to have good communication skills, and also be readily available to solve any problems your customers might be having.
14. SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
How good are you with words? Do you possess the right communication skills to interact with people from all over the world? How are your content marketing and advertising skills? These are some of the main questions you’ll need to ask yourself when it comes to a career in social media management.
A social media manager is someone who works remotely with brands all over the world to manage their social media accounts. They help brands connect with their customers, create content that would attract the attention of their audience, and build up hype about their products. A social media manager makes use of different tactics such as hashtags, giveaways, and more to grow the brand’s follower base.
Tips for becoming hireable as a social media manager.
– Your communication skills should be excellent.
– You should develop great planning and organisational skills.
– You should invest in a graphic design course or learn how to design images and content on your own.
15. TRANSLATOR
If you’re able to speak two or more languages fluently, then you can work at home as a translator and earn money for translation services.
In this new age where international business has become easier and faster than before, one of the main problems that complicate communication is often a language barrier. This is because most business transactions stall or drag on for a very long time because business parties sometimes find it hard to understand each other.
So, business owners all over the world are constantly in search of individuals that speak and understand two or more languages to help them translate conversations, messages, and documents to the language they (the business owner) understand.
16. JOURNALISM
Journalism involves putting your research skills into use in order to write compelling news scripts devoid of fake information and propaganda.
Since much media is consumed online now, a journalist can comfortably work from home to research and write their content. Some journalists work for newspapers or publications, while others choose to freelance and pitch stories and ideas to multiple clients at one time.
Skills needed to become a good journalist
– Attention to detail
– Time management skills
– Amazing research skills
– Digital literacy
– Good communication and interview skills.
– Unique writing style and passion for words.
