Work from Home Jobs

Work from Home Jobs

Almost everyone I know would love the opportunity to work from home. Not only does it appear stress-free, but it is one of those jobs that give you the freedom to do what you want when you want and how you want it. In simple terms, you are your own boss.

If you have ever worked in a stressful environment, especially with a boss that keeps giving you too much pressure, being able to work at home and get the equivalence of what you earn in an office environment or even more must be quite a dream.

For a new parent who is finding it hard to leave their child and resume work, or a college student looking for ideas to make some extra cash either as pocket money or for paying for school, or just anyone that is tired of the daily hustle and bustle then, work from home jobs will come in handy for you.

Now, for you to succeed in this career, you must be self-motivated, disciplined and hard working. Nothing comes easy, and do not think that you shall just be relaxing at home. It may actually become busier than you were before because with working at home, you set your own time, goals and targets.

Another thing you need to consider is that, if you do not work, you do not get paid, as compared to working in an office, where you will receive a salary whether you are working or not.

So, in everything, there are always benefits and limitations.

Here are some of the best online jobs you can do,

Online writer

Online writer

If you love writing, there is a whole world of opportunities out there for you. In fact, one freelance writer said that she is able to make almost $200,000 per year, out of her writing career, a figure that most never thought possible.

Starting out as a writer can be difficult. But with time, you tend to know where to navigate and which sites to use in order to find work. You must, however, be able to follow the basic writing rules in order for you to do a good job.

Here is a list of at least 20 sites you can use to find work as a writer;

iWriter

This is a good site for beginners, although they have undergone some changes recently that may be hard for you to break through. However, if you are persistent enough, you just might make it.

All you need to do is sign up on the iWriter website, and take a short test, and when you pass the test, you can start writing immediately. There is however a rating system that determines at which level you shall be writing at, but with persistence and hard work, your rating will go up and you will be able to move up the levels.

Upwork

This was previously known as Odesk, and it is currently one of the best sites for freelance jobs, not just writing. Here, you can find all types of jobs such as research, editing, web development, marketing, etc.

You simply need to name a field and you will find a job on their platform.

However, its not that simple, each job will require you to bid for it, by sending proposals in order to get hired. The competition is high, but if you are good at writing cover letters, you are likely to get hired.

Upwork offers one of the best platforms to showcase your expertise, and although it's hard to break through at first, with time it gets very easy.

Blogging pro

This is mostly for bloggers, and their job board will consist of many sites. You can actually blog about anything, as the employers do not have a specific niche, and are actually looking for people who can be able to write on a wide variety of topics.

There is no membership required hence you can be able to deal with the employers directly. However, with no moderator, you may find some scammers, so be on the lookout.

Blogging pro is definitely the best for bloggers.

Flex jobs

This website seeks to make your work as flexible as possible. They have over 55 career categories which can either be part-time or full-time. You can also either fall under the entry or executive levels.

All the job listings are screened so as to ensure there are no scams, which is a very nice feature. Joining the site is based on subscriptions and you can choose either monthly, yearly or quarterly. You must be a member in order to view the jobs available, and therefore the first step is to sign up with the website.

Freelancer.com

This is very famous and was the most commonly used freelancing website a couple of years ago. They have over 100 different job listings and you can be able to browse them in order to find one that will match your skills.

Some of their projects are quite massive and they can keep you busy for a long period of time. You just need to open an account and start browsing for jobs.

Journalismjobs.com

This website was founded in 1998, and it is one of the largest and most viewed journalism websites in the world. Most professional journalists and top news companies use the site.

If you are interested in their jobs, you will need to log onto the website, and on the job board, create an account. Then, you will be required to upload a resume and subscribe to all the categories of jobs you qualify for. The listings you are likely to find include; radio, television, public relations, magazines, digital media, non-profit academia, trade publications, technology, etc.

Whichever area you specialize in, you are likely to find it on this website. After you subscribe to the website, you can be able to apply for any jobs you like.

Guru

On Guru.com, you will find plenty of freelancing jobs and employers who are willing to hire you. You can search and apply for jobs that will interest you and in any category you choose. The site allows you to showcase your previous work in order to back up your proposals.

ProBlogger

There is a job board on this website where any freelancer looking for work is able to see.  The jobs are however not screened, and hence you must be ready to do some due diligence in order to ensure that you are not scammed.

The first step, however, is to create an account with the company.

Simplyhired

This website contains a job board with more than 900 occupants who are in the United States, however, you can be able to find other jobs from 24 other countries and in 12 different languages.

You do not need to be a member in order to view the job listings, and by simply doing a keyword search and choosing a location, you will be able to find many jobs that will fit your requirements. Afterward, you can be able to apply for the job.

Constant content

This is a content writing and outsourcing website where you can register as a freelancer and find work. There are many different categories and subcategories that allow you to register and find work.

Textbroker

Textbroker is another very famous freelancing website. You will be required to register for free and verify your US citizenship, after which you will be required to submit a writing sample that shall be used to give you a rating on the website.

Next, you shall be required to complete a profile which shall be used when applying for jobs.

Craigslist

There are many writing jobs on this website, the only downfall is that it is in fact craigslist. This means that the jobs are not verified, and actually, there is hardly anything you can verify on this site.

However, this doesn’t mean that you cannot be able to find great writing jobs on the website. Always ensure to do your due diligence and check on each prospective client.

Writerbay.com

Many freelancers use this website. It has 3 main steps when you want to get started – first, you will fill out an application form for registration, then, you will be subjected to a grammar and formatting test, next, there will be a short essay, and finally you will be required to upload your level of education and accompanying certificates.

Other freelance writing websites;

  • com
  • Genuine Jobs
  • iFreelance
  • Online Writing Jobs
  • RedGage
  • Writer Access

Virtual assistant

Virtual assistant

This is a highly coveted job because it pays very well. Being a virtual assistant means you can do all sorts of jobs that the employer requires of you. There really isn’t one specific thing that you shall be doing because it covers administrative work, legal work, financial tasks, etc.

This field has recently become quite competitive due to the high demand for virtual assistants, and you will need to be very good at your job in order to find a good job.

The pay may start off small, but it will keep rising according to your expertise and how good you are at your job.

The highest paid virtual assistant however works full time, and they get very high pay for it.

Remote work translates to flexibility, autonomy, and often less time on the clock.

However, not all work from home jobs are created equal. If you're just getting started, it can be challenging to find a high paying one.

Here is a comprehensive overview of high paying remote jobs that offer the standard benefits of working remotely as well as high pay.

Transcriptionist

Transcriptionist

Other than writers and virtual assistants, transcription work is very common in the online community. A transcriptionist is simply a typist who listens and records live audio files, then he converts the audio into text.

You must be a very keen listener in order to succeed in this job, because most of the time you will be required to transcribe conversations between two people who may have different accents, and this can be difficult if you don’t listen keenly.

For you to succeed as a transcriptionist, you must have a high typing speed, and be accurate and efficient.

In addition to this, transcription work follows many different guidelines, and this depends on the company you shall be working for, but the bottom line is that you must be good at English, preferably, both spoken and written.

Things such as punctuation and spelling of words can easily cause you to lose your job, and hence if you want to become a successful transcriptionist, you must never make careless mistakes in your work.

Transcription work doesn’t pay as much as writing or virtual assistants, but there are some veterans whose main source of income is transcription, and hence it can be a good career choice.

Here are some of the best websites to find transcription work;

Speechpad

Speechpad

This is an excellent website for both beginners as well as accomplished transcribers. You can be able to build your profile effectively.

This is one of the best paying transcription websites and offers users fast replies to queries. In addition, as a transcriptionist, you are assured of instant payment of your dues after job completion. You can also be able to earn up to $50 per audio hour.

The only problem with this site is that sometimes jobs can be scarce for newbies, and you will need to build up your profile before you can become established.

Upwork

Once again, Upwork comes up in the list of the best companies to work for. Although transcription jobs are not many on the website, there are a few times you will find a client looking for someone to transcribe some work for them.

What you need to do is always be alert so that you can be the first to notice a transcription job. The downside is that there are usually very many applicants for the same job, so you really have to bring your game when sending your proposal for the job.

Ensure to deliver top quality work as the pay on Upwork is normally higher compared to other websites.

Rev Transcript

This is a great transcription website for veterans. Rev pays very well and much better than other sites, and it also allows you to choose the jobs you wish to do. They go a step further by providing training to new transcribers and providing regular feedback on work done.

In order to work for Rev, you will need to pass a skills test which is provided immediately you sign on. The test is normally difficult and will require you to be on your best especially in English and transcribing, otherwise, you will end up failing the test.

You can earn upwards of $39 per audio hour while working with Rev. The payments are on time and done immediately after approval of work done through PayPal.

Scribie

Scribie

Scribie is perfect for newbies and people who want to familiarize themselves with transcription work. However, do not take that to mean that you do not need to bring in your best because they too have guidelines that must be followed.

Scribie pays at least $10 per audio hour, which is very low if you compare it to the other sites, but it is still a great place to start, and work is in plenty, so you can always ensure you are busy as you learn the skillset.

Transcribe Me

Transcribe Me

This is one of the most trusted names in transcription work. It is also a great site for beginners, and you do not need to know much about transcription for you to do the job.

There are however some tests you shall be required to pass with 100% in order to be allowed to work for them, but in most cases, the tests are not difficult if you are good in English.

The guidelines are different with each site and therefore you will need to learn those that have been set for this particular website. Ensure to follow the rules of the company and you will be good to go when it comes to working with them.

Quicktate

This website deals with the transcription of conference calls, legal audio files, letters, messages and all types of medical files. Each file contains special instructions for you to follow and you must ensure a very high level of accuracy when it comes to such work.

In order to be employed by Quicktate, you must pass a small assessment test, and they will also test your typing skills and speed. The test seeks to determine whether you understand the rules of the site or not.

You must also be good in grammar and most especially sentence structure. Transcription is very keen on punctuation and spelling, so ensure that all your work is accurate and correct at all times.

GoTranscript

GoTranscript

This is a very successful company when it comes to transcription work, and most clients trust their services. They also tend to have thousands of jobs on their job board for you to choose from. In addition, their pay is not bad at all.

If you want to get hired by GoTranscript, you will be required to complete a test job, and if you pass, you shall have to wait around 45 days for you to receive access to the company's job board. Once you are able to access the jobs, you must again follow their strict rules and guidelines when transcribing to ensure that you do a good job and you get paid on time.

TigerFish

TigerFish

This provides an excellent environment for transcribers that want to make some good money. In order for you to work on the site, you must be very good in English, have a high typing speed, and always ensure that you are keen with your grammar and most especially spelling and punctuation.

They have their own style guide and instructions that you must follow. These must be followed at all times in order to do a good job.

The earnings at TigerFish are $8-$16 per audio hour.

CastingWords

CastingWords

This site has some strict rules when it comes to transcribing, and while jobs are not many, or easy to come by for newbies, they occasionally have some worthy projects that you can be able to do when you are a beginner.

You must follow their rules strictly, and product work that you have already edited in order to be paid. You can earn anywhere between $0.80 – $1.00 per audio minute.

Ubiqus

Ubiqus

This is a perfect company for both beginners and established transcriptionists. Freelancers are able to work on medical transcription, verbatim, and any other type of transcription you would be interested in because they have a wide variety of jobs for you.

They only hire native speakers who have a good grasp of the English language, and people who can be able to follow simple rules when it comes to transcription work. Everyone earns the same rate at the beginning level, regardless of your experience.

Payments are made every two weeks, and they normally allow transcribers to set their own schedules when it comes to transcription work.

Athreon

Athreon

This company offers a wide variety of fields when it comes to transcription work. You can choose from legal, business, medical and even police fields. The work is steady and the pay is based on the number of lines you can be able to transcribe at a time.

As a transcriber, you will also receive help and support from the staff. They however only hire transcribers that can be able to deliver top quality work that is free from errors. Their environment is also conducive for beginners to learn the trade effectively.

You will be assigned projects according to your expertise, and this means that you do not have to compete for work with other freelancers. They make weekly payments.

Other companies that can offer you transcription work include;

  • E-typist
  • Net Transcripts
  • SpeakWrite
  • Daily Transcription

They all basically follow the same rules and procedures of hiring and paying.

Web developer/designer

Most people have heard of web developers and designers, but they probably have no clue who they are, and if you are a developer/designer, you probably have no clue how much you can make online specializing in your area.

So, I will explain this to you. For college students who haven’t chosen their majors yet, you may just become encouraged to pursue this area, because it really pays very well.

A web designer and a web developer are two very different people, but it pays better if you can do both jobs.

Both of these professions are responsible for website development, but a web developer is sort of a programmer, whose main job is developing the websites core structure, and this involves using complex coding languages.

Designers, on the other hand, are responsible for the sites overall outlook. They are more visual creatively and they focus on the user. This is what you see the minute you log on to a website. How attractive the website is, should be the designer's responsibility.

Once the designer comes up with their creative vision, it is the programmer's responsibility to breathe life into it by creating codes that will bring it into realization.

Therefore, programmers and designers work hand in hand, and the best option would be to find both skills in one person.

These two professions get paid very well when working online. In 2015, the average amount they could charge for their services was estimated at $22.40 per hour, and the statistics show that this figure has risen greatly since then.

Customer service rep

This is yet another great job that you can do in the comfort of your home. All you will need is a fast internet connection and a headset.

Most companies have actually been outsourcing their customer service department for many years now. You may actually think that you are calling the customer service department in one of the states in the US, but you are actually speaking to someone in India.

Now, with the rise in online freelancing work, customer service can also be freelanced and done online. You can have your front office desk in someone's home or even your sales department in a completely different location.

There are many programs available to companies that allow freelancers to receive telephone calls on their computers and conduct a sales pitch easily, without necessitating the use of an office.

These jobs may not pay much at first, but with time if you are experienced and constantly deliver high-quality work, you may end up being a very successful customer service rep.

The average amount you can make per year is more than $30,000.

Tech support specialist

This is similar to the customer service rep, but the only difference is that a tech support specialist is someone with technical know-how. They understand the technology and can be able to offer support to customers who call the technical team.

Some of the companies that may require these specialists include mobile phone companies, TV companies, cable installers, etc. They are able to guide you through the phone in case there are any problems with your devices.

Now, this is yet another job that can be outsourced and given to someone who is working from home. Companies are able to save on the cost of having a complete technical department that is much more expensive to maintain as compared to paying a work from home freelancer.

You can make up to $60,000 per year as a tech support specialist.

Travel agent

Becoming a work from home travel agent is very easy. I have talked about this in one of my blogs – (how to become a travel agent from home)

You will, however, need to attend a certified course in order to gain the skills necessary for you to become a dependable travel agent.

This is basically a sales job, and your work is to sell holidays to your clients, and also book for them plane tickets. If done well, this is a job that has the potential of earning a good amount of money, and you can be able to turn it into a career.

Teacher/tutor

Plenty of non-English speaking countries are desperately looking for tutors, who can teach their children and even adults English.

This is a great job because it has few qualifications, and almost anyone who is able to speak fluent English can comfortably do the job well.

Also, in some states in the US, the local government has allowed their kids to attend the online school, and this increases the teaching/tutoring opportunities for someone who wishes to work from home.

It is, however, an excellent job for a college student looking to make some cash on the side.

Your income as a tutor will depend on how many hours you are willing to work, but basically, you will find those that are serious in the career-making up to $70,000 per year.

Social media specialist

I cannot complete a list of online jobs without including something to do with social media management.

Most companies have an online presence. Not only does it help them interact with their clients, but it also gives them opportunities to showcase their products and advertise what they are selling online to their followers.

Now, here is the thing, according to statistics, there are at least 4.8 billion people using the internet on a daily basis, and as such, this is the biggest and greatest market there is. It is virtually a goldmine that cannot be ignored.

These companies tend to employ a social media specialist to manage their media accounts. Your work, if you are hired as one, is to post new content every day on the company's pages and interact with their clients, which includes answering their queries and ensuring they have a good experience.

It is a job that pays by the hour, and in fact, there are people who have turned it into a career. They are professional media specialists.

You can make on average $50,000 a year on this job.

Conclusion

The topic of jobs that you can do from home is too diverse to exhaust. There are simply way too many jobs available on part-time as well as a full-time basis, and all you need to do is identify your niche and you are good to go.

There isn’t any job you can think of that you cannot find online, and if you do not find it, you could become exactly what employers are looking for, so, do not limit yourself and think that your career cannot be freelanced.

People all over the world are finding work online, and you can too. All you need to do is identify what you can do, and choose from the wide variety of companies that you would love to work for. You never know, this could be the best thing that ever happened to you.

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