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]]>But once you make that all important decision, you’re probably pretty eager to make the transition. And who could blame you?
Remember, you save time by not having to commute every day and keep cash in your pocket not paying for gas.
Oh, and there’s the happiness factor of remote work (it’s a thing, I promise).
But starting a remote job search isn’t for the faint of heart. For starters, there are a lot of options out there, making it difficult to actually make your move.
That’s why I recommend you first figure out which type of employment you’re looking for. From there, your remote job search because much simpler.
While there are tons of ways to make a living online — start a blog, launch a coupon site, sell digital downloads — there are two main type of ways to land at-home work quickly: Employee positions and freelancing.
So, which one is right for you? Excellent question. That’s what we’re going to figure out.
Thanks to the Internet and the many different online collaboration tools, you can do almost any office job from home. And more and more companies are recognizing that they can have employees put in a full day’s work without having to come into the office. This is beneficial to the company because they save on costs associated with operating office spaces and don’t have to limit their talent pool to a certain geographic region. Instead, they can attract the best and the brightest from around the world!
And, of course, this is also a good thing for remote job seekers since it opens up endless possibilities to have a career without the commute. From administrative assistants to customer service reps and developers to designers, pretty much any job you’d find in a traditional office space can also be found at hundreds of remote-friendly companies.
That means, no matter your background, education, or experience, you can likely find an at-home employee position that works for you. So, don’t worry if you have experience as a receptionist, admissions coordinator, teacher, project manager or any other job that you typically associate with an office setting. Distributed workforces, where all or most employees work remotely, have made it possible for workers with a range of experiences and backgrounds to work from home.
If you’ve ever worked an in-office job, you already know what it’s like to work from home as an employee! Seriously, you can expect pretty much the same arrangement but instead of commuting and in-person meetings, you’ll ‘meet’ with and ‘interact’ with coworkers virtually.
Many people initially say they want an at-home job as an employee. They think that, as long as they don’t have to physically go into work each day, they prefer the stability of a remote employee position.
And for some people this is the case. But for others, not so much. To figure out if you really are after a remote employee position, consider these things:
What I mean by that is, if you have kids or caretaker responsibilities during the day, don’t think you can ‘watch’ your little ones and put in a full day’s work at the same time. It’s not going to happen. In fact, many remote-friendly companies will require you to maintain a distraction-free, completely quiet home office during your scheduled hours. If you can’t do that, you need to consider a different type of remote job.
If you were hoping that all work from home jobs allowed you to work at your leisure, think again! Remember, an at-home employee position is just like any other office job (without the cubicle). You will have to work during your assigned business hours without exception. This means you can’t sneak out for a midday movie or pick and choose your own hours.
Just because you may not see your boss every day, doesn’t mean they’re not there! As a remote employee, there will still be a chain of command that you fall somewhere within. This means while you get to work autonomously for the most part, you still have to work for someone.
If you have a home office that is quiet, at least eight consecutive distraction-free hours each day, and an ability to work collaboratively with others while working virtually, you are definitely remote employee material.
If, on the other hand, you want a super flexible schedule, dream of working for yourself, have kids in your care or other daily responsibilities, employee positions just aren’t right for you. But don’t worry, there’s another option.
A whopping 1 in 3 workers now earns at least part of their income freelancing! But even though it’s a hugely popular way to earn a living from home, many remote job seekers tend to write off freelancing as ‘not for them.’
Time and time again I hear people say they don’t know how to freelance or simply don’t have the skills needed to become a successful freelancer.
But I tend to disagree with them. In fact, I truly believe that everyone has a profitable skill that they can transform into a lucrative freelance career.
Whether you’re a writer, designer, teacher, paralegal, or a stay-at-home parent, you can seriously make a career out of selling what you already know. It may just not be readily apparent to you.
Remember, 1 in 3 — 33% of workers are freelancing to some degree. If they can do it, so can you.
There are certainly some misconceptions about freelancing but it’s really not a difficult way to earn a living from home — promise! You’ll still work with others but instead of an employee-employer relationship, you’ll have a client-freelancer one. And with this change in dynamics, there are some other things to consider.
As a freelancer you:
As a freelancer, you are essentially your own boss. Yes, you have to answer to clients but otherwise you are responsible for finding work, payments, taxes, and all other aspects of getting your work done and growing the business of you.
I know this can seem overwhelming, especially if you’re used to working as an employee. But, while it can be admittedly tough to transition from full-time to freelance, the payoff is worth it for many!
For those with hectic family schedules or other daily commitments, freelancing is a great way to earn a living around your busy schedule. You get to decide when you work whether that’s 2:00 a.m. on a Tuesday or 9:00 p.m. Sunday. For parents, caregivers, or anyone who doesn’t (or can not!) thrive in a traditional 9 to 5, freelancing offers the freedom needed to earn a living on their own terms.
The uncertainty of pay as a freelancer is a real thing. But don’t let that scare you off from considering this type of remote employment. Yes, in the beginning, it’s tough to get your name out there but there are a number of techniques, tips and tricks you can use to start landing clients and keep them coming back for more. Don’t get caught up with the logistics of freelancing just yet, but seriously consider whether you want/need the flexibility and autonomy that comes with this kind of remote work.
Freelancers don’t have to be tethered to their home offices for certain hours during the day. And that means you can pick up and work practically anywhere your laptop takes you — as long as you can connect to the Internet! So, if you feel like taking off to travel, no problem. Or if you want to work from your local coffeehouse, that’s okay too. Freelancers get the freedom to work wherever they’re happiest.
If you’re ready to kick your cubicle to the curb and, along with it, say goodbye to a traditional 9 to 5, freelancing can certainly provide that. But, it does take a little work and a lot of determination to get a career as a freelancer off the ground.
The good news is, just about everyone has a skill they can package into a profitable service for sale — yes, even you
As a freelancer, you get the freedom to work when and where you choose, for whom, and set your pay rate — something an employee position does not offer. This means you can build your work schedule around family time or other obligations, and not the other way around.
You don’t need to decide right now whether you want to pursue freelance or employee-based positions. I know I just threw a lot of information at you. Take your time, mull over the pros and cons, and truly figure out what you’re looking for in a remote job.
Once you can confidently say you prefer the freedom of freelancing or stability of employee work, you’ve just made it that much easier for yourself once it comes to sourcing job leads and applying to jobs.
Stuck? Confused? Leave your questions in the comments below! Don’t forget to check out my ebook, The 10-Second Commute. It’s the a beginner’s guide to helping your find a job as a remote employee with a real company. Hint: Download the Kindle App, sign up for a free trial of Kindle Unlimited, and you can read my book (and thousands others) for free.
Happily,
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]]>Sure, there are resumes, ads, and agonizing waiting periods just like you find when applying for in-office jobs.
But virtual positions aren’t restricted to a specific geographic location, which makes the applicant pool that much deeper.
So, if you’re not having too much luck as of yet in your remote job search, don’t panic. You may be making one of these common remote job search mistakes without even knowing it.
But don’t worry. Once you know what the mistakes are, you can fix them — fast!
When I decided I wanted to work from home, I would sit down on the weekends and apply to dozens of remote positions.
I even had my ‘system’ down to a science by using a template style resume and cover letter to plug in information like job title and company and — boom — an application was finished in a matter of minutes.
It wasn’t until one day when I was applying for a remote sales job that I was both uninterested in and unqualified for that it hit me — I wasn’t going to be happy with any remote job simply because it allowed me to work from home.
Chances are, you wouldn’t be happy with any ol’ at-home position too. So, stop applying for every work from home job under the sun! Sure, the thrill of getting hired may carry you for a while. But once the novelty wore off, then what?
You’d be in the exact same position you’re in now — and nobody wants to keep going through a remote job search over and over again.
Stop applying to every work from home job you come across. Instead, take a second to think about what you really want from a remote job. Sure, you’re working from home — but what else?
Use the answers to those questions to narrow down your job search. For example, if you want to work for yourself, launch a career as a freelancer or start a money-making blog. Or if you have your heart set on customer service work, don’t waste your time with writing jobs or admin-heavy positions. If you need the stability and benefits of work-from-home employee jobs, don’t even give freelance and independent contractor ads a second look.
The bottom line is, your time is precious. Don’t waste it applying to just any remote job. Think about what you really want out of your next job — other than being able to work from home. Doing so will save you time and give your remote job search purpose!
Once you’ve narrowed down your ideal remote job, you need to focus on your resume. And this means creating a custom resume for each job you apply to — no exceptions!
Because of widely used Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) by recruiters, companies, and hiring managers, most resumes are never seen by humans. In fact, an estimated 75% of all resumes are discarded by ATS before reaching a real person’s desk.
As a remote job seeker, this is important! You want to be the one of the 25% of resumes that get seen. This increases your chances of getting an interview, and that’s really half the battle.
Pull keywords directly out of the job advertisement and place them strategically in your resume. This does not mean you should ‘stuff’ your resume with keywords. Instead, thoughtfully place relevant keywords in areas that make sense.
For example, I whipped up an overly simplified fake job ad. In red, I’ve highlighted the relevant keywords that you would want to place in your resume — if they actually apply to you and your previous work experience:
When recruiters use ATS, they are asking the software to scan resumes for specific keywords. If your resume contains these keywords, your resume is sent back to the recruiter with these words highlighted! If your resume does not contain enough keywords, it’s discarded, never to be seen again.
Of course you want to get seen. And the best way to do that is to pull keywords directly from the ad and put them in your resume. Period.
Yes, it’s a little more labor intensive than simply sending the same, tired resume out to every recruiter, but the payoff is worth it. And, if you corrected Mistake Number 1, you should be applying to fewer jobs at this point anyway.
Remember, when it comes to your remote job search, it’s all about quality over quantity. One well done application and resume is infinitely better than 50 half-hearted ones.
A whopping 80% of recruiters scope out an applicant online before they interview them. That means, once you narrow your search and submit a knockout resume with appropriate keywords, your recruiter/hiring manager is likely going to google you.
What does your online footprint say about you?
If you’re taking your remote job search seriously, you really need to take a good, long look at your online reputation.
This doesn’t mean just seeing what Google results come up, but also taking stock of your social media accounts.
Many recruiters will turn to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to scout you out before they call you. As a remote job seeker, this is even more likely since you’ll never have an in person interview. Instead, your online presence will be used to get a better feel of you and your personality.
Of course, you want to put your best digital foot forward so you make a great first impression. If you made it to the point where a recruiter has your resume on their desk and is scoping you out, don’t give them a reason to suddenly place you in the ‘no pile.’
Audit your online presence! Take a look at your Facebook page. Browse through your Tweets. Log into LinkedIn. Delete anything that is offensive, profanity laden, or politically charged. This doesn’t mean you can’t show personality on your personal profile pages — on the contrary. It’s great to be yourself, just make sure it’s the version of yourself that will make recruiters want to work with you, not run in the other direction.
Keep this in mind, when surveyed, recruiters said these things found online would prevent them from hiring a candidate:
But social media isn’t just a place for recruiters to find your flaws. In fact, nearly half of recruiters say what they found online about a candidate led them to hire that person. These positive impressions included things like:
Remember, having an active Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn profile can make you a stand out candidate in your remote job search. Not only will you present well to recruiters, but when someone googles you, these profiles will come up.
To give yourself an even better boost, put up a quick resume site! Having an online resume is an easy way to take control of your personal brand and knock the socks off even the toughest recruiter.
Thanks to BlueHost and an attractive resume theme, you can have a stellar digital footprint in a matter of minutes and all for just $3 a month.
I’m a work-from-home blogger. And I follow many other work-from-home bloggers too. I recommend anyone interested in starting or strengthening their remote job search to do the same.
And while the posts and job leads we all share are great to get the ball rolling on your remote job search, you shouldn’t just rely on these job leads!
The problem is, when 8 bloggers share the same leads (and we all do!), thousands of followers see these ads and an overwhelming number of applicants are received. And even if you are the perfect candidate for the job, it’s hard to stand out when you’re in a sea of a thousand applications.
Go above and beyond in your remote job search. You definitely should look into job leads you find on Pinterest, Facebook, and those shared by your favorite bloggers — but don’t rely on them! Instead, get out there and start finding jobs on your own.
When you do, you’ll find dozens of remote jobs others aren’t seeing. And when you apply to them, the competition will be much smaller than you would find when applying to widely-shared ads.
So, how and where do you find your own remote jobs? Great question! Grab your free guide at the end of this post. In it, I share plenty of resources to help you expand your remote job search on your own.
And remember not to make the same mistakes in your remote job search! As a reminder, when looking for remote jobs, only narrow your search to those you’re interested in and qualified for. And before you apply, make sure you create a custom, keyword-rich resume for each and every job. Remember, keywords are pulled directly from the ad itself — these are the exact keywords the ATS is using to scan thousands of resumes and separate the ‘good’ from the ‘bad.’ You, of course, want to land in the ‘good’ pile.
And then, audit and clean up your public profile pages on social media. Recruiters are checking you out online, make the best impression possible. You don’t want to blow your opportunity to interview, especially after tracking down leads and keyword filling your resume, only to be discarded because of poor personal branding.
You’ve got this! Questions? Hit me with them in the comments below. Or send an SOS on Twitter.
Happy job hunting!
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]]>Oh, and then there’s the ability to work in yoga pants. And money saved on gas. And the general happiness that comes with working remotely.
But actually finding a work from home job isn’t as easy. For starters, you’ve got to worry about scams. Then you’ve got to beat out the heavy competition. And don’t forget about making your resume sound remote-friendly.
No wonder looking for a job IS a full-time job.
But, thankfully, there are some pretty useful tricks of the trade that can streamline your job search, giving you more time to apply (and land the job!).
If you follow popular work from home bloggers, you’ll notice a lot of the same job leads shared across multiple blogs. Why? Because most of us (myself included) scout the same sites for leads.
One of the most popular of which is Indeed.
As a job search engine, Indeed crawls the web for jobs and lists them all together (conveniently) in one spot. And it happens to be one of my most favorite sources of home-based and freelance listings.
You can seriously find dozens and dozens of remote and freelance jobs here ranging from one-off gigs to full-time careers with benefits. If Indeed isn’t in your work-from-home job search arsenal, you’re seriously missing out.
Go ahead and give it a try. Just type “remote” in the “where” box below and hit the “find jobs” button.
Easy, right?
You can make it a habit of checking Indeed mutliple times of day for the latest leads OR you can automate your job search by signing up for alerts.
It’s free to do. All you need is to register on Indeed. After that, simply click on the “get new jobs for this search by email” link on any search results page:
That’s it. Once a day, you’ll receive a digest of the latest remote leads directly to your inbox. On average, that amounts to 30+ each day.
You can do this for as many different searches you’d like — so if you’re looking for freelance writing gigs, no problem. Or if customer service is more your thing, that works too. You can create and customize any combination of alerts that work for you.
I bet you use Google for all sorts of things. Email. Search. Navigate. Translate. Shop. Really, the list could go on and on.
But did you know Google can also help you find a remote job?
It’s true.
Thanks to Google Alerts you can have freelance, telecommute, and remote listings sent to your Gmail every day.
When LiveOps was hiring 5,000 home-based agents, I heard about it from — you guessed it — Google Alerts.
And setting up a Google Alert, couldn’t be simpler. You will need a Gmail Account. Don’t have one? Go get one. It’s free.
Once you log in to your Gmail account, navigate to the Alerts Page.
At the top of the page is a text bar. This is where you’ll type your alerts. You can create an alert about anything (and everything). But if you’re looking for a work from home job, you can’t go wrong with alerts like:
If you notice on my alerts page (screenshot below), I’ve got different variations of similar keywords (along with topics I keep up on). Why? Because sometimes you can get different results from Work from Home to “Work from Home” (with quotations).
There are no limits to the number of alerts you can create. So, go ahead and try quite a few. I think it’s best to set up several different ones to see which are returning the best results for you. If you find ones aren’t performing, no problem, just delete them and keep those you prefer.
With more than a decade in existence, there’s no denying the power of LinkedIn when it comes to professional networking.
In total, there are about 467 million active LinkedIn users — not too shabby. It’s no wonder so many unemployed or underemployed workers turn to this site to help them map out their next career move.
But what if you’re already employed but hoping to transition to a remote-friendly company? LinkedIn can help you with that too!
It can be hard to job search while you’re employed. And you certainly don’t want your current employer know you’re dying to escape your cubicle in favor of a more flexible remote arrangement.
No problem.
The Open Candidates feature, lets you privately signal to recruiters on LinkedIn that you’re open to new job opportunities — without your current employer ever knowing about it.
After you turn this feature on, you can let recruiters know which kinds of positions you’re open to. This is where you can make it clear that you’re open to remote and work-from-home jobs. That’s it. Now recruiters can come to you, and you don’t have to worry about your current employer catching wind of your escape plan.
If you’re not on LinkedIn, I get it. It definitely has a reputation of being, well, stuffy (for lack of a better term). This has turned away a number of millennials and individuals in certain professionals who think there’s no value to them in this professional networking site.
But, really, it doesn’t hurt to be active here — especially if you’re interested in remote work. A number of my favorite remote-friendly companies are active on LinkedIn, including:
If you’re not a LinkedIn member, go ahead and sign up! Otherwise, you’re missing out on connecting with recruiters from some of the best distributed workforces and at-home programs. And since people like working with people they already know, establishing connections on LinkedIn helps give you a leg up on the competition.
If you already have an account, do yourself a favor and give it a makeover using these 3 smart moves that attract recruiters to your LinkedIn profile.
When you combine Open Candidate along with a recruiter-attracting profile, you really can automate your remote job search (without your current employer ever knowing about it!)
An office job search is time consuming. A remote job search can be even more trying. Give yourself a break and automate as much of your search as possible. The more you apply, the more you up your chances of getting hired. And, remember, with each application or resume sent, you’re one step closer to realizing your remote working dreams.
Questions? Confused? Not sure where to start? You’re not alone! Send me an email. I’m here to help: ashlee(at)workfromhomehappiness(dot)com
Happy Remote Job Hunting!
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]]>It’s no wonder, then, so many people want to work from home but few actually do.
On top of the difficult search itself, many remote job seekers are (unknowingly) sabotaging their chances of landing the work from home job they desire.
Believe me, I know. I’ve been there myself — applied to hundreds of job leads but never got hired (was even scammed once!).
Then, I realized, it wasn’t just the job search itself that was difficult and keeping me from my work-from-home dreams. It was the way I was going about it.
Instead of making the most of my search, I was sabotaging my efforts. You may be too. But don’t worry. You can fix it.
What kind of work from home job are you looking for?
If you can’t answer that question, you’re going to easily get lost in your work from home job search.
Many people decide they want to work from home. Few actually consider which kind of work from home job is right for them.
This is the most common sabotage I see. And exactly the sabotage I too committed in the beginning. I spent countless hours applying to every single work from home ad I came across regardless of the type of position. Big mistake. And a complete waste of time.
Think of it like this, if you’re looking for a traditional office job, you wouldn’t apply to every single classified ad just because the opening was in your city, right? Right. Instead, you’d narrow your search to the jobs you’re qualified for. You’d also consider things like benefits, working hours, and pay rate.
You need to treat your work from home job search the same way — don’t just apply for anything and everything because the job lets you work remotely.
Before you look at another work from home job ad, make sure you know what kind of work you’re looking for. Do you need a job with health insurance? Is flexibility key? Are you looking to supplement your income?
These are all important considerations of any work from home job search. To start, let’s look at the the types of jobs out there.
As a reminder, most work from home jobs fall into one of three categories:
Which is right for you? Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons of each:
Now that you have an idea of the type of job you’re looking for, you can stop wasting time looking at the wrong job leads.
Where you’re looking for work from home jobs can make all the difference in how smoothly your job search goes. For example, if your main source of work from home job leads comes from Facebook, you’ll run into a lot of get-rich-quick schemes, MLM opportunities, and other network marketing businesses. Not exactly the right fit for someone looking for full-time work or freelance opportunities.
This is a sabotage you might not even realize you’re committing. And that’s okay. But it’s important to know not all work from home job leads are created equal.
Don’t rely on just one source of work from home job leads. Sure, it’s great (and convenient) to find job leads in your Facebook feed, but they’re not always the greatest (or most legitimate). And it’s also nice to follow work from home bloggers who routinely share job leads, but these are super high competition positions!
When 12 bloggers share one lead across their social channels, that one job opening receives thousands of applicants. If you apply to only these ultra-competitive openings, the chances of getting hired are slim to none. And guess what? You’ll feel defeated before you even really had a chance of getting hired!
Instead, make it a habit to check reputable job boards and scout websites known for having remote-friendly positions listed. When you take initiative, you can uncover your own job leads that aren’t being shared with the masses. This means the competition goes down and your likelihood of getting hired goes up.
Some places to look include:
Remotive.io is one of my favorite communities for remote workers. It also happens to be a great place to find work from home jobs.
Remotive partners with a number of distributed workforces to share the latest positions that range from Happiness Hero to Full Stack Developer. Make it a habit to check their job page at least once a week. And don’t forget to sign up for their newsletter and Slack Community where you can connect with fellow out-of-the-cubicle thinkers.
Rat Race Rebellion, RRR for short, has been posting work from home job leads since 1999 — yes, 1999! The site was started by Christine Durst and Michael Haaren (Chris & Mike), two huge supporters of virtual work. And they want to help others around the world find work stability and improved financial prospects as remote workers.
On their updated daily job listings, you’ll find everything from full-time jobs with benefits to extra income generators (and everything in between). And the best part? They personally verify each and every listing before they publish it. That means you never have to worry about scams when you turn to RRR during your work from home job search.
Okay, so AngelList isn’t specifically a work from home job board. It is, however, the place to find a startup job. And since many startups also happen to be remote-friendly, you can find quite a few legitimate job leads here!
A quick search today yields 259 startups hiring remote workers:
What I like about AngelList is the ability to sign up for a free account and create a profile. When you create a profile, you can more easily apply to open positions. It’s also a great way to see which companies may be a good match for you based on your skills. This will save you tons of time and streamline the application process — win, win!
Indeed is the world’s largest job search engine. In other words, Indeed scours the far reaches of the Internet to find job postings and puts them all conveniently in one place.
With Indeed, you can literally find hundreds of real remote jobs in a matter of a few clicks. Seriously. Try it for yourself. Simply type “remote” in the “where” box below and hit search.
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]]>If this is your first time here, let me fill you in. (If not, you can skip down to the good stuff — the job leads!)
This is a roundup post of 5 remote job leads posted this week. There’s also a little commentary about the job, what you should know, and thoughts on the company who’s hiring.
Note: Remote jobs are often filled quickly! At the time I publish this post, all job leads are active. If you’re reading this a week later, some (or all) may already be filled.
That’s okay.
This post comes complete with a video tutorial to help you find dozens of home-based jobs — on autopilot!
Ready? Here we go. Let’s see who’s hiring this week.
World Travel Holdings routinely hires travel agents. Sometimes it’s specifically for reservations agents. Other times it’s sales agent. And this week? They’re looking for luxury travel agents.
This is a full-time, 40-hour a week position. You will mostly handle villa sales and need to be a highly-motivated sales person. Two or more years of previous travel sales experience is required.
This is an employee position. You receive benefits like paid time off and travel discounts (to name a few). Sales agents work flexible schedules depending on demand — this is not a typical 9-to-5 workweek.
World Travel Holdings is the largest online cruise company. And while many of their employees work from home, they have offices spread out across the U.S. and United Kingdom.
Overall, their employee reviews are favorable. Not surprisingly, many employees list working from home as a major perk. On the flip side, some employees report their schedules can be unpredictable and raises are lacking.
World Travel Holdings accepts applicants in MOST states — but not all. Currently, they hire residents located in:
AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY
To get the job done, World Travel Holdings will send you a computer! However, you have to pay a $500 deposit for the company computer and phone. The deposit is refundable and is deducted over the course of five payroll checks.
Sound like the job for you? Great! Hit the red button below to reach the application page:
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While this remote admin position is for Independence University, you’ll actually be working for the Center for Excellence in Higher Education (CEHE). The CEHE is a non-profit family of college brands that includes Independence University.
The remote administrative assistant will primarily handle graduation and employment efforts for students who complete graphic design programs at Independence University.
Previous admissions experience is beneficial as is a solid understanding of Microsoft Office.
There aren’t a lot of employee reviews for CEHE. However, you can find quite a few reviews from Independence University workers.
For the most part, reviewers are split down the middle. The happiness of employees seems to depend on their department. For example, individuals working in admissions seem to be the least pleased with their jobs, according to Indeed Reviews.
Although employee reviews are so-so, this is a great employee opportunity for anyone looking for a remote administrative job. And even though this position doesn’t involve admissions, you’ll be a standout candidate if you do have previous experience in an admissions/re-entry role.
But, if you don’t, that’s okay too. There are plenty of other ways to work from home as an admin or virtual assistant!
Ready to apply? Hit the red application page button below!
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In a nutshell, 2U is an education technology company. They offer technology services to major universities and colleges to help them offer online programs. 2U is still in its startup phase — but has shown tremendous growth since launching.
The Technical Support Specialist position is part-time. It also happens to be an overnight shift — perfect for remote-seeking night owls.
You can expect to work between 15-20 hours each week. Your schedule may include Saturday and Sunday shifts — flexibility is key!
The Technical Support Specialist is primarily responsible for answering phone calls from current students and faculty as well as recent graduates. You will help troubleshoot any tech support issues.
This role also sits in on live classroom sessions and keep an eye out for any issues that may pop up.
Because 2U is still considered a startup, there aren’t a whole lot of employee reviews out there. However, initial feedback is encouraging. Several reviewers enjoy the work-life balance offered and feel like they have room to grow with the company — a definite plus of getting in with a newer company.
This is a tech support position. Having previous experience troubleshooting and walking people through support issues is key!
And remember, this is an overnight, part-time job. Your hours may fluctuate and include shifts that run from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. EST.
If you’re looking for a second job online — this could definitely fit around a standard nine to five. And since it’s a startup, you can get in early and potentially have tons of room to move up as the company continues to grow!
Sound ah-mazing? Great! Click on the red button below to go to the application page!
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BroadPath is headquartered out of Arizona but the majority of their employees work from home across the United States — hooray for distributed workforces!
What’s their line of business? Healthcare insurance. But don’t worry. If this is a foreign sector to you, don’t count yourself out just yet. BroadPath is open to hiring those without experience as long as you show the right attitude.
This position is called Reports Coordinator. There is a lot of data entry involved. If you consider yourself somewhat of an Excel expert — great! You’ve got a better chance of getting hired.
The Reports Coordinator will enter timecard information, review reports, and prepare a number of spreadsheets for company supervisors.
You’ll definitely need to stay focused (and motivated) while performing a number of repetitive tasks day in and day out.
Pay rate is $15.00/hour.
Past and present employees have a lot of great things to say. In fact, many give BroadPath a full five stars — not something you always see with work-from-home companies.
Work-life balance and compensation are two of the biggest pros. Management, specifically being micromanaged, tend to be a common theme from reviewers.
But, all in all, they’ve got a great reputation and work to keep their employees happy.
If you’ve been looking for a data entry gig — this could be perfect for you. Traditional online data entry jobs pay next to nothing. And while this position isn’t entirely data entry, the bulk of your work will be inputting information into a spreadsheet and creating reports but at a fair pay rate of $15.00/hour.
Since this is heavy on spreadsheets, you need to be proficient in Excel — no ifs, ands or buts. In fact, you’ve got to take an Excel test as part of your application. If you don’t take it, you won’t be considered for the job. Period.
Ready to apply? Warm up your fingers and start the application process! Hit the red application page button below:
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I know what you’re thinking — “Not another online platform for freelance writers!” I know. I know. There are a lot of them out there. But Ultius is a bit different.
For starters, this isn’t a freelance bidding site. And you don’t have to meet a certain quota each week. You simply login and work as much or little as you’d like (as long as work is available).
Plus, they offer great support to their writers. In fact, you have access to an HR department and dedicated, 24/7 support and editors available to help you with any questions you may have.
Freelance writers for Ultius should be able to write in a strong academic style. Each assignment comes with a set of instructions that you must closely follow. Being able to follow these instructions is key to success.
You do not need to have a four-year degree to be considered. However, it is preferred to have one or at least be in the process of getting one.
You’ll need to be comfortable working with Microsoft Office and have academic research skills to your name.
Payments are issued twice a month via PayPal. Each assignment is paid per page.
A quick Google search about Ultius will quickly yield hundreds of writer reviews! For the most part, writers are happy. And this isn’t something you often see when it comes to freelance writing sites.
Higher pay and the ability to move up the ranks drives writer happiness here. However, slow-moving editing processes and hit or miss workloads seem to be the two biggest cons.
You must reside in the U.S. to be considered as a writer for Ultius. Currently, they cannot accept writers residing in CA, NY or MA.
If you’re looking for work-whenever-positions — this certainly fits the bill. There may not always be work available, but there seems to be a steady flow of assignment on any given day. And, as a bonus, you can actually go from writer to editor to staff job with Ultius!
Think you have what it takes to join the Ultius ranks? Head on over to their career page by clicking the red application button below:
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These five jobs are just a small fraction of the remote-friendly positions posted this week. Curious where you can find even more?
No problem. I’ve got you covered. Watch the video below to find out how you can quickly find daily remote job leads without spending hours in front of your computer.
Your turn! Apply what you just learned by Indeed. Don’t forget to set a job alert so you can get daily remote jobs delivered directly to your inbox.
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]]>From where to look to dodging scams and beating out the competition, it really is a full-time job finding at-home employment.
And while it can be labor intensive to secure scam-free, home-based employment — it’s not impossible.
To give yourself the best chance of finding one quickly, here are five tried and true tips you can implement today (yes, today!).
If you need a little extra help and a push in the right direction, grab my ebook The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Full-Time Remote Job with Benefits. It’s available over at Gumroad and priced at whatever you want to pay for it.
If you’re using the same resume to apply to remote jobs as you would to in-office ones, stop! It’s time to dust off your resume and make it remote friendly.
Employers want telecommuters who are self-disciplined, motivated, reliable — you know, able to get the job done even when no one is looming over their shoulder. One of the benefits of working remotely is the greater autonomy it affords. But this also means you need to prove to employers that you can (and will) do your best day’s work even when you’re out of the office.
And since working remotely requires you to be relatively tech savvy (you are, after all, your own IT department), you need to demonstrate your ability to navigate a home office flawlessly. Program not working? No problem! New software to learn? Easy peasy. Minor troubleshooting? Piece of cake!
You don’t have to be an expert in all things IT but you do need to be comfortable on a computer and able to learn new technology quickly.
So how, exactly, do you show potential employers you’ve got what it takes to work from home? Your resume! This one document will make (or break) your chances of getting an interview — make it the best it can be.
Since most resumes are scanned with applicant tracking software before reaching a human, this means including relevant keywords. With the right keywords in your resume, you increase your chances of getting that oh-so important callback!
Some of the more common keywords found in at-home job advertisements include:
[one_third]Self-motivated
Communication Skills
Analytical
Research Skills
Flexibility
Adaptability
Interpersonal Skills[/one_third]
[one_third]Deadline Driven
Organized
Problem-Solving
Remote
Positive
Dependable
Self-Starter[/one_third]
[one_third_last]Multitask
Independent
Efficient
Written Communication
Time-Management
Reliable
Project Management[/one_third_last]
My favorite tool to help you match your existing skills with the required keywords in ads is Job Scan. This handy online tool scans an ad and finds relevant keywords as it compares to your resume. Based on the matches, you’ll find out how well your resume fits the needs of the open position — super simple.
If your score isn’t great, no problem. You can easily go back and tweak your resume until it’s a better fit.
Note: You get up to 5 free scans a month. If you need more than that, you’ll have to sign up for a paid/premium account.
If you’re feeling stuck how to incorporate the most keywords into your resume and still make it easy on the eyes, check out this sample resume for inspiration:
I know looking for a remote job is a full-time job (and then some). And that’s why many people turn to work from home bloggers to share daily job leads with them. And this is great — and super convenient. But you should also take a little initiative and find your own leads. Not only will this increase your odds of finding the right job, but you’ll face less competition when you source jobs that aren’t only listed on popular sites and social channels.
So, where should you be looking?
Some of my favorite places to scout for job leads include:
Bookmark these sites and visit them often. You just never know what remote positions you’ll find posted on any given day. And the sooner you act the better — competition is fierce for many work-at-home gigs. You need to throw your hat in the ring before it’s too late!
I know freelancing isn’t for everyone. But have you even considered it? You may be a good fit for freelancing if you’re looking for the most flexible way to earn a living.
Remember, as a freelancer you get to choose who you work for and when. Oh, and did I mention you get to set your own pay rate?
Sounds a little too good to be true, I know. But the truth is there are many six-figure freelancers out there who earn a living working from home (or Bali or Starbucks or wherever). And there’s even more freelancers earning a comfortable living doing the work they love.
To get started, you can check out one of the many freelance sites or you can set up your own freelance service site and start selling your skills directly to clients. Really, there’s no right or wrong way to go about freelancing. Do what makes sense for you.
Have I piqued your interest? I knew I would! If you really want to give freelancing a go, read The Freelancer’s Bible. Better yet, download the free Amazon Kindle App and sign up for a 30-day trial of Kindle Unlimited. That way you can read as many freelancing ebooks as you can in a month’s time — for free. This is how I got my “freelancer education” and was able to start earning a living online within 30 days.
The next time you’re pinning, posting, snapping, instagramming or tweeting, take a second to look for job leads!
Popular hashtags can make your search easier on Twitter and Instagram. For example, #workfromhome is an easy way to filter through home-based job leads and tweets sharing helpful remote work tips. Plus, it can lead to some really great connections to those who are already working remotely — and it never hurts to network. After all, people love to work with people they already know. And you can easily get to know someone through social media — so start connecting!
Don’t forget to follow popular pinners sharing up a daily dose of jobs on Pinterest and remote Facebook pages that will fill your feed with legitimate job leads.
And if you’re not on LinkedIn, go ahead and sign up. Whether you’re thinking of freelancing or are on the hunt for an at-home career, you can build some valuable connections on LinkedIn and gain access to many telecommute jobs in the process.
Even though you should take the initiative to source as many job leads as you can, you shouldn’t drive yourself crazy tracking down every single lead. Instead, sign up for (and accept) all the help you can get!
First things first, set up a job alert through Indeed. After you do a “work from home” or “remote” search, you’ll be given the option to “get new jobs for this search by email.”
Once you sign up, you’ll get a daily digest of work from home jobs delivered directly to your inbox. That amounts to an average of 40 (yes, 40!) every day conveniently delivered without having to manually search for them.
Thanks to this free and simple tool, you’ll spend less time searching and more time applying — giving you a better chance of landing a work from home job.
We know Craigslist can be a great source of legit jobs — large companies like Amazon, Groupon, and Nordstrom often post their leads here. But the problem is, companies will likely post their job openings on one or two of the larger markets.
For example, Amazon may only list their home-based agent jobs on the Austin, Boston, and Los Angeles Craigslists. And if you don’t live in these areas, you may not make it a habit to check them on a daily basis.
It would take a couple hours to go through each of the 200+ individual cities. Instead, use a handy classified search tool like SearchTempest.
With SearchTempest, you can search every single Craigslist site for telecommute jobs like so:
This quick search will deliver all the jobs on every Craigslist site that are marked “telecommute.” Granted, not every job returned will actually have a telecommute option and some many require you to live in a certain state. But still, with a few clicks, you can quickly and easily see who is hiring remote workers without having to individually check all of Craigslist.
The only surefire way to land a work from home job is to keep on keepin’ on! It can take some time to find the right job for you and, longer still, to get a job offer. But don’t give up! It is possible to work from home. In fact, about 24% of employed Americans did at least some telecommuting in 2015. You can too!
Questions? Hit me with them! ashlee@workfromhomehappiness.com
For more tips on landing a work-from-home career, check out The 10-Second Commute. It’s a complete guide to helping you find a remote career with a credible company — one that offers benefits and actually pays the bills!
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]]>It’s no secret that social media is a great way to network. Done well, you can make the right connections to keep you supplied with plenty of job leads and referrals (should you need them). While LinkedIn may not be social media in the true sense of the term, it is the social platform most people think of when they want to network for business purposes.
LinkedIn is great for connecting with people you already know. It helps you stay in touch with those you’ve worked with in the past and remind them that, “Hey, I’m here if you need anything!.”
But when it comes to making new contacts, LinkedIn makes it, well, difficult. You can “invite” them to your network but then you would have to fib that you know the person you’re trying to cold-call on in the LinkedIn world. This will probably turn that person off from connecting with you before you get a chance to say a proper hello.
You could send an InMail (the equivalent of a Facebook message but on LinkedIn) but, surprise, you have to upgrade to a paid account.
So, while there are 396 million LinkedIn users, connecting with them is not easy unless, that is, you already know them. But, fear not! There is an unspoken hero of the social media job search that allows you to instantly say hello to a person, brand or business with no previous connections.
You’re probably already an active user. You probably check it every day. And you probably never realized just how powerful it is in helping you find work from home jobs.
I’m talking about Twitter! Yes, the hashtag-friendly platform known for #MondayMotivation and #RuinaNovelwithSocial Media is actually a smorgasbord of (legitimate) money-making opportunities. But, you’ve got to know where and how to look for them.
To do this the right way, you’ve got to do three things:
Of the last 20 freelance clients I’ve worked with, 4 of them came from Twitter. That’s 20 percent — not too bad for a few strategically placed hashtags and a couple of quick follows! Many freelancers leverage social media to get clients, but if you’re not a freelancer, fear not!
You can apply these same techniques to be in-the-know when it comes to remote jobs and increase your chances of landing a home-based job without having to submit your work from home resume to hundreds of openings.
There are 974 million Twitter accounts. You don’t have to follow them all to increase your chances of finding work from home jobs. Instead, concentrate your efforts on those accounts known for tweeting about #workfromhome jobs.
You’ll find a lot of bloggers in the work from home arena who are actively tweeting legitimate home-based job leads on a daily basis. If you’re not already, you should be following:
That’s just a small sampling of some of the work from home bloggers out there who tweet at least one remote job lead a day. Chances are, if there’s a legitimate home-based job out there, one of these amazing bloggers is sharing it with their followers. Follow them and your feed will soon be filled with plenty of opportunities to earn a living from home.
There’s also a number of companies that readily share their home-based job opportunities via Twitter. Some of the more popular ones are:
Again, this is just a drop in the bucket of all the companies out there that may be tweeting about work from home jobs at any given time, but the ones listed here routinely share their home-based jobs.
There are a number of websites that are part job board & part blog that tweet work from home jobs. These may include their direct clients that advertise with them or simply a lead they caught wind of. Either way, they are also worth following so you can be the first to know when they’ve got a new home-based job up:
You’ll find, the more accounts you follow, like the 15 listed here, the more work from home jobs available to you on a daily basis.
I suggest creating a Twitter List with these accounts, and ones like them, on it. With a Twitter List, you can view that list’s timeline and see only tweets from the accounts on that list.
So, if you make a list called Work From Home Jobs, anytime you view that list, you’ll see nothing but those tweets in your feed. Neat, huh? If you’d like, you can just subscribe to my Work from Home Job Leads list which contains all of these accounts (and more!) and instantly gain access to tons of legitimate job openings!
What you tweet about can make all the difference in how you’re received on social media. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good GIF and laugh so hard sometimes I cry over memes, but if you make the commitment to use social media to find a job, you’re gonna have to be more mindful of what you share.
This doesn’t mean you have to share only business-related stuff. It does mean, however, that you should put some extra thought into what goes into your tweets.
To make it easy, try to adopt the 20% rule. What’s the 20% rule? Tweet five times a day with each of those tweet’s accomplishing something specific. (1 out of 5 is 20%, hence the 20% rule).
Depending on whether you’re a web developer, customer service pro, or marketing guru this could be anything from the latest happenings of an influencer in your industry to a big development in the field. It’s a good idea to create a Google Alert with some industry-related keywords so you always have plenty of material to choose from.
You’ve got to share the love! As you catch up on Twitter, find a tweet that really sticks out to you for whatever reason — was it funny, inspirational, thought provoking? If you find a tweet that you like, share it with others in a retweet.
Whether it’s a quote or a feel-good story, people love motivational tweets! Quotelicious is a good source of Twitter-friendly tweets with an easy-share button built right in.
Head on over to All Top or Popurls and find something to share. Every so often, people appreciate it when something insanely funny or odd news makes it way through their feed.
Don’t be afraid to use Twitter (sparingly!) to promote yourself. If you’re a freelancer, share examples of your work. If you’re looking for a job, ask for help! If you maintain a personal blog or portfolio of work, share links to your latest stuff. You never know who your tweet will show up in front of and, with the power of a retweet, your information could find its way in front of millions! (When’s the last time a job application worked that hard for you?)
If this sounds a bit overwhelming, I understand. Staying on top of social media can be a challenge. Consider using an automation tool, like Buffer or Hootsuite, for help. They both have free options and make it easy to keep your Twitter queue filled with fun and relevant tweets to help your job search.
I can’t stress enough how useful (and powerful) hashtags are! The way to find stuff and be found on Twitter is by using search-friendly hashtags. Seriously, incorporated the right way, hashtags can do a lot of the work for you!
For me, a few strategically placed #freelance and #writer into my 140-character allotment has brought me my fair share of clients. How?
When companies, business, and brands are looking for something (or someone) in particular, they will do a search. And, nine times out of ten, they will search for a particular hashtag. So, if you’re tweeting the rights things (as mentioned above) and incorporating the right hashtags, you stand a pretty good chance of coming up in the search results.
Similarly, when you’re looking for something, like work from home jobs, you can perform a Twitter search and find everyone who’s tweeting about them:
If you need hashtag help, head on over to Hashtagify.me It’s great to find trending terms, related hashtags, and the top influencers using those terms.
It’s no secret that I love Twitter. I get lost in what’s trending and all the happenings of businesses and brands 140 characters at a time. And while Twitter can definitely be a timesuck, it’s also a valuable source of legitimate home-based jobs. Done the right way, you can incorporate a Twitter strategy that helps you find and land a work from home job that’s right for you!
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Before I blogged about working from home, I spent a good deal of time reading about working from home. I would scour the corners of the internet (and still do!) to find any work from home opportunity that was out there.
In that time, I learned about legitimate ways to earn extra money online, how to find freelance work, and where to go to when looking for some of the best job leads around (all while getting some practical advice, too!).
My quest to find job leads and reliable advice to go along with them, lead me to some pretty amazing blogs along the way. In fact, I made it a point to check these blogs at least once a week. The result? Tons of valuable information that introduced me to hundreds of real work from home jobs and some actionable ideas, too.
Now, that I have thrown my hat into the work-from-home blogging ring, I’d like to give a nod to all those who helped get me where I am today. Without these blogs, I would have never gotten some of the work from home jobs I’ve landed over the years and most certainly would never have launched my own freelance career or blog.
And you know what? I’m pretty confident, if you make it a habit to check out these blogs regularly too, you will end up finding the right work from home opportunity for you – whether that means starting your own business, landing your dream home-based job, or launching a freelance career.
Sure, you could check Indeed Jobs or endlessly browse Craigslist to find many of the same work from home jobs, but what you lack on these sites is the personal touch that each blogger brings with those leads – real reviews, advice, ideas, and all around personality that make their corners of the Internet bookmark-worthy must-reads.
So, here, in no particular order, are seven of my favorite work from home blogs that you should visit on at least a weekly basis to catch up, say hi, and see what they’ve been up to!
Angie Nelson is The Work at Home Wife. She began her work from home journey when she started her own home-based Virtual Assistant business. It’s no surprise then, that she brings the same entrepreneurial spirit to many of the posts you will see on her blog. Readers can draw plenty of inspiration from her personal story and been-there-done-that advice she offers about making your own home-based career.
Part-time Work at Home Jobs: Earn $1,000 a Month
200+ Ways to Get Paid to Write
How to Become an Amazon Seller and Make $40,000 a Year
No list of work from home blogs would be complete without mentioning The Work at Home Woman. If you have spent any time researching home-based jobs, chances are, you already know Holly Hanna as the award-winning founder of this popular blog. Geared towards women who want to balance life, family, careers and everything in between on their own terms, you can find plenty of no-nonsense advice on being successful in your life’s endeavors.
99 Work at Home Career Ideas for Women
Best Products to Sell from Home
How to Figure Out What Work From Home Job is Right for You
What’s great about Work at Home Mom Revolution is the approach Lisa Mills takes to sharing work from home job leads. As a work from home mom since the 90s, she truly understands the desire many parents have to earn an income while being there for their children. To help them reach their goals, she shares a variety of daily job leads. Currently working as a transcriptionist, Lisa recently wrote an ebook detailing how others can also launch a successful home-based transcription career – one of many legitimate remote job opportunities you can find when you stop by Work at Home Mom Revolution!
How to Start Your Work at Home General Transcription Career
6 Companies that Hire Home-Based Court Researchers
11 Online Tutoring Job Opportunities
Real Ways to Earn Money is a large resource of home-based jobs. There is a huge directory of work from home opportunities, tons of ways to earn extra cash, and enough job leads to keep you busy applying for weeks! This does not even take into consideration the several weekly updates of valuable blog posts Anna posts each and every week. Whether you want to be a freelance writer, track down non-phone jobs, or just earn a little extra each month, you can find it all (and more!) on Real Ways to Earn!
Work from Home Jobs that Pay Weekly
Companies You’ve Heard of That Hire Remote Workers
Where to Find the Best Work From Home Job Leads
As you might have guessed by the name, Free Work at Home Guide aims to be your go-to resource when you want to find free legitimate home-based job opportunities. Shay provides plenty of advice in the form of helpful beginner’s guides, company reviews, and daily job leads. If that wasn’t enough, there are also extra income opportunities listed as well as home business ideas for those entrepreneurial-minded home-based job seekers.
How to Find Chat and Email Jobs
20 Ways to Make Money Writing Online
Not Now Mom’s Busy is a work from home meets lifestyle blog ran by mother-of-five, Cori. You cannot go wrong with her weekly work-from-home job roundup as well as her general musings on making it work when working from home. What is unique about her blog is that not only does she show you how to make money from home, she also provides practical advice on how to keep the money you earn with various frugal advice and money-saving tips. At Not Now Mom’s Busy you’ll come for the job leads and stay for the fun of it all.
8 Ways to Make Some Extra Money
How to Start Your Own Home-Based Gift Wrapping Business
At Work at Home Adventures, you can find words of wisdom, motivational advice, and tips on avoiding scams for the work from home jobseeker. All of these must-read articles are combined with plenty of home-based job opportunities ranging from benefits-based employee positions to independent contractor positions and even ideas for going solo with your own freelance career. Miranda is the blogger behind Work at Home Adventures and, as a mother and wife, understands that most would-be home-based workers have been in her shoes. As such, she discusses a variety of work from home opportunities that allow people in all sorts of situations earn income from home.
5 Things No One Told Me About Working from Home
5 Dishonest Work at Home Job Descriptions on Craigslist
15 Steps to Starting a Daycare Center in Your Home
With these 7 work from home blogs in your feed reader, there will be no stopping you in your home-based endeavors! Whether you want to work for a company like Amazon, become a solopreneur, or just earn some extra money on the side, you can find the advice you need to get you where you want to go with these blogs. Be sure to bookmark them, give them a follow, and stop by frequently. While there, introduce yourself, say hello, give a comment, and share with your friends!
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]]>Many people know they want to work from home, but far fewer know what kind of work they actually want to do. Work from home jobs typically fall within one of four categories:
Before jumping into the different work from home jobs, a little self-reflection might help you narrow down your options. Only you know how you work best and under what circumstances you perform well. Once you determine which opportunity suits you and your circumstances, you can narrow the focus of your work from home jobs search and begin taking steps to secure your perfect opportunity.
Whatever you call them, these contract-based work from home jobs provide a ton of flexibility for workers. As a freelancer, you decide how and when you work and for whom. This has become an increasingly popular form of work for many as people embrace the so-called Gig Economy. In fact, many people start off freelancing to supplement their income and end up turning it into a lucrative, full-time career.
You can offer just about any services as a freelancer: graphic design, marketing, virtual assisting, data entry, consulting, writing, voice over–you name it, you can probably freelance it. There are a number of sites like Upwork, Guru, and Freelancer that connect freelancers and people seeking their services. While these sites take a percentage of earnings, they are a great jumping off point for establishing yourself as a freelancer.
Once you’ve built your reputation, you can watch your earnings grow and grow and grow. And when you’ve really made a name for yourself, you might even explore the option of setting up your own website and directly marketing your skills.
I’ve had varying degrees of success on freelance websites. It seems that work goes through a constant cycle of feast or famine. And let’s be honest, the famine part is extremely stressful! That’s why freelancing isn’t for everyone. You spend a lot of time submitting job proposals and networking and sometimes, it just doesn’t pay off.
As a freelancer, you are essentially your own business. You are in charge of seeking work, tracking your expenses, payments, and paying your own taxes. There is definitely a bit of a learning curve. Fortunately, there are some excellent books that can help you succeed as a freelancer:
Work from Home in Two Weeks or Less: The Ultimate Guide to be a Wealthy Online Freelancer
The Freelancer’s Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Have the Career of Your DreamsOn Your Terms
If freelancing sounds like it might be for you, it is worth researching the various opportunities out there. Your best chance of success is going into the experience with as much knowledge about freelancing as possible!
Avon, Plexus, Jewelry in Candles, Pampered Chef, and the like are some of the well-known home business opportunities out there. These companies typically work under a Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) platform where sales reps get paid commission for their sales and a percentage of the sales made from the salespeople they’ve recruited. Often these require a fee to get started.
Like any opportunity, MLM home-based businesses aren’t for everyone. To be successful, you must constantly be marketing the company, products, and yourself. This will require you to have a strong online presence through your own website and social media. You will probably be doing your fair share of in-person marketing too. Be prepared to pass out business cards to just about everyone you meet.
It takes a bit of a thick skin to be successful as a home-based business owner. After all, you will be selling products. And when selling, you will hear “no” more often than “yes.” Plus, since many home-based business opportunities reward you for salespeople you sign up, you will also be actively trying to recruit other sales persons (this can be difficult in and of itself!).
But if you’re highly motivated, have an entrepreneurial spirit, like the idea of being your own boss, and do not fear the word “no,” a home-based business can provide a good income. Many stay-at-home parents opt for this opportunity since it allows them to work around their kids’ schedules. Plus, many parents find it easy to network within their own group of friends and acquaintances in order to get their first sales rolling in.
There are a ton of home-based business opportunities out there. I personally have never tried any. But I do know many people who are successful. My suggestion is to only rep a company that you truly stand behind or are genuinely enthusiastic about. You can read this guide for starting your own home-based business for a little more insight.
If you’re not an active user of them, it will be difficult (if not impossible) to get others to purchase them and use them. So, if you are a beauty buff try Avon or Mary Kay. Master chef of your kitchen? Try out Pampered Chef. Extremely active health aficionado? Try Plexus.
If the idea of starting a home-based business has piqued your interest, but you have no idea where to start, I suggest reading:
10 Things You Absolutely Must Know Before Joining A MLM or Home Based Business Company
In these books, you will find valuable information on what kinds of home-based businesses are out there and help decide which opportunity may be a good fit for you. They can provide valuable insight into MLM businesses when other work from home jobs just don’t seem like a good fit.
When you are hired by a company, you are given a status of either employee or contractor. Freelancers and independent contractors work under a 1099 and employees are designated as W-2. I know it sounds confusing, but it’s really not.
The easiest way to distinguish between the two is as a W-2 employee, taxes are taken out of your paycheck. As an independent contractor (1099), you are responsible for paying your own taxes on money you earn.
Employees are usually offered benefits like insurance and paid time off while independent contractors are not.
Some people prefer to work as an employee because it generally will offer more stability than a 1099 contract position. Plus, having benefits like medical insurance and paid sick time is a definite perk.
So, if you’re interested in working at home but need the added security of a weekly paycheck, an employee position is your best bet. Fortunately there is a growing list of companies who routinely post employee-based work from home jobs:
The above list is just a small sample of companies who regularly advertise work from home jobs. A quick Indeed search will often result in many more work from home jobs posted from companies who occasionally have virtual employee positions open.
Not everyone interested in work from home jobs are looking for full time, part time or even freelance work. In fact, many people are interested in learning how to make some extra money here and there in their spare time. Fortunately, there are no shortages of work from home jobs that offer the opportunity to make a little extra money each month:
To this day, I make an extra $200.00 or so each month just from doing a handful of usability tests with User Testing each week. The best part is, I think it is actually enjoyable to do the tests and so it never really feels like work. It’s kind of like being paid to check out different websites and apps (something I would do for free!).
Still unsure which work from home jobs are right for you? Don’t worry. It can take some time to figure out. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out the Work From Home Jobs Leads Page for a frequently updated list of various opportunities.
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