Remote working jobs are in high demand these days, many people are desperate to ditch going into the office and eager to work from the comfort of their own home or have the freedom to work and travel anywhere of their choosing. We both work remotely and it really is a game changer!
In this post we’re going through 10 of the best remote working jobs to give you the push you might need today to change careers and go remote!
Let’s get to it!
1.Virtual Assistant
Becoming a virtual assistant is a fantastic way to kick start your remote working career, typical tasks include scheduling meetings, making phone calls, managing emails and making travel arrangements. Depending on your skill sets, some virtual assistants offer graphic design, blog writing, social media, book keeping. If you’re a super organised person this will be great for you!
With most companies having a big online presence, it’s essential for them to offer a live chat feature with on demand virtual assistance. Try and think outside the box, it could be well known companies such as Amazon or perhaps it’s a company that you love and use often, check out their websites and see if they offer any virtual assistance jobs. You’d be surprised at how many companies are jumping on this live chat feature.
This particular job doesn’t require any qualifications just good customer service skills and a passion to help others. Check out this Flexjobs post on How to become a virtual assistant.
2. Online Tutoring
Why not become an online tutor? Depending on your skill set, you could teach your native language to others online. English and Spanish are the top two languages spoken all over the world and the demand for tutors is always rising. Companies like Preply, where you can teach several languages and be fully self-employed, is a good way to start your tutoring career. After doing a few free trial lessons you can set your own rate of pay, some tutors are earning $40 per lesson!
Other companies such as Cambly or Engoo offer endless students for you to teach, imagine opening your own schedule and choosing your own hours, all you need is a stable internet connection, these companies don’t require you to have a TEFL or a degree.
How about teaching something else you’re qualified in? For example, meditation or yoga, platforms such as CafeTalk are a great place to offer your services.
3. Customer Service Representative
If you have excellent customer service skills and a passion to help others, this one may be for you. Most companies need customer service representatives to manage several tasks including customer queries and complaints and responding to emails whilst maintaining high standards of customer care.
Since covid, many companies now offer remote working opportunities, it not only saves the company money but it also saves you money on commuting, so say goodbye to those sweaty, long commutes!
All you’ll need is a good internet connection and a quality headset, we recommend any of the Bose products, we personally use the Bose 45 Quiet Comfort, the noise cancelling feature is fantastic and comfort wise it’s like wearing small cushions on your ears.
4. Social Media Marketer
Social media is the core to advertise any business, which means many companies are looking for people to manage their social media accounts and drive traffic towards their sites. If you’re tech savvy, familiar with social media and have a passion for growing an audience, this could be something for you.
You could be working for companies that align with your values, perhaps your passionate about climate change or activism, you could be a part of something really meaningful. Social media is a powerful tool and can be used to make positive changes in the world. Find that thing that ignites your passion and go for it!
Reaching out to your favourite brands or platforms can be a good shout, if you show assertiveness and a go-getter attitude, who wouldn’t want to hire you with that drive?!
5. Sales Representative
Becoming a sales representative is one of the easiest job roles to land as there are many companies hiring at the moment without any prior experience and who offer on the job training. If you have a passion for sales and the gift of the gab, meaning you could sell ice to the Eskimos, this could be an ideal job for you.
A sales rep needs to be able to speak easily and confidently but also needs to have active listening skills, you’ll certainly need to be competitive to drive those sales and hit your targets, as most sales positions offer commission on top of a base salary.
Be sure to check out LinkedIn for the latest sales representative remote working opportunities!
6. Travel Agent
If you have a passion for travel and would like to help others create their dream vacations, becoming a travel agent is a great way to go. There are so many travel agencies that offer remote positions. Imagine creating custom made travel itineraries and making people’s travel dreams a reality?
The responsibilities vary from booking flights, making hotel reservations, managing tours and planning trips for individuals and groups. The general requirements are strong computer and written skills, good communication skills and a strong customer focus.
If you think this sounds right for you, check out Flexjobs, they list 15 companies that are hiring for remote working positions in the travel agent sector.
7. Web Developer
If you have any web development experience for example HTML, Javascript, SEO and you have excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills, then this could be a great way for you to start working remotely. Web developers who have experience in Word press or other platforms, could make a pretty penny assisting people with their websites.
Although most web developers have a degree in computer science, these days it’s more common to complete a course online and gain the skills you need. This route has become a more popular choice due to its low cost and convenience.
You can find numerous courses online, have a look at Udemy it offers a range of courses varying in price to meet every budget.
8.Proofreader
It’s necessary to have excellent spelling and grammar skills and a good eye for detail to be a proofreader, although a degree is not required, strong knowledge of the English language is essential and the ability to be thorough and pay attention to the finer details is a must.
It’s crucial for many businesses to have someone proof check content with a fine tooth comb before it’s published on the web for everyone to see. If this sounds like something you’d thrive in check out Upwork, it’s a fantastic platform for freelance remote working opportunities.
9.Video Editor
If you have a passion for video editing or any previous experience combining video clips, shorts, sound effects and graphics to tell stories, this could be right up your street. Video editing jobs pay very well depending on your experience and can allow you to work from anywhere in the world!
This field of work requires creativity, attention to detail and great communication skills, after all you’re essentially telling a visual story and captivating your audience is essential. You could be editing for your favourite YouTube channel, take a chance and reach out to some of your favourites directly, you’ve got to put yourself out there!
Be sure to check out Freelancer, they post all the latest video editing positions.
10.Translator
Are you bilingual or even trilingual? You could be utilising your language skills to convert written or spoken material from one language to another. Translators play an important role in assisting communication and insuring the context doesn’t change.
Usually, companies require you to have a degree in translation, linguistics or languages. A vast vocabulary is essential, excellent grammar, spelling and perfect punctuation.
If you tick these boxes, be sure to check out Glassdoor, where all the latest translator jobs are listed.