{"id":791,"date":"2018-12-30T16:22:59","date_gmt":"2018-12-30T16:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nixq4qvp95-staging.onrocket.site\/?p=791"},"modified":"2022-10-31T14:56:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T14:56:22","slug":"791","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/791\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 jobs you can do from home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Working from home is becoming an increasingly popular career choice, and it\u2019s easy to see why. For some, it\u2019s a way of fitting professional commitments around a busy family schedule. For others, it serves to maximize productivity by cutting out time wasted on daily commute.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Whatever the individual circumstances, today\u2019s widespread internet access has enabled many of us to swap the office desk for the kitchen table reaching equal, or even higher\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/scott-mautz\/a-2-year-stanford-study-shows-astonishing-productivity-boost-of-working-from-home.html\">productivity levels<\/a><b>.<\/b>\u00a0While taking up a home-based job allows you to retain a level of autonomy, it also requires discipline, and valuable skills. With this in mind, we&#8217;ve put together a list of top 6 careers you could do from home depending on your unique combination of abilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1. Freelance Content Writer <\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What you&#8217;d need:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"> Exceptional writing and editing skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Be highly organized<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Have good networking skills<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have a basic SEO understanding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re good with words and value flexibility, then working as a freelance content writer may be the perfect fit for you. Usually in order to land your first writing job, you&#8217;d need a a bachelor&#8217;s degree in English, journalism, or a related field backed up with some previous work experience gained either through volunteering or an internship. While the field is known to be quite competitive, you&#8217;d be happy to know that according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/media-and-communication\/writers-and-authors.htm\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, job prospects are expected to grow 8% by 2026.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">What could you be earning?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Salary for content writers is very much dependent on experience. On average, however, writers can expect to earn $30 per hour or $61,820 per year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Virtual Assistant<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What you&#8217;d need:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">Be <\/span>highly organized <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">Have an excellent<\/span>\u00a0phone etiquette <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">Have s<\/span>trong computer skills <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Virtual assistant jobs are on the rise. A VA performs various administrative tasks such as answering emails, managing calendars, and entering data. This is an ideal role for someone who is highly organized and has the ability to multitask. In essence, a virtual assistant working remotely would be expected to handle the same types of tasks as an office secretary or manager, but would need to rely on their own computer, phone and internet connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">In order to succeed in this role you\u2019d generally be expected to have some previous administrative experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-795 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/05c178740b2daa944967e64ce2d87a899a8660eb-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"554\" height=\"370\" \/><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0What could you be earning? <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For this type of work, you can expect to be paid between $15 to $20\u00a0<\/span>per hour.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Transcriptionist<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">What you&#8217;d need:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Attentive listening skills <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Good knowledge of grammar and punctuation <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Attention to detail<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Like the name suggests, a transcriptionist types out the content of an audio recording into a word document. This may, for example, include transcribing a college lecture for archival and educational purposes. Unlike the majority of other jobs listed here, it is easy to get into transcription without much prior experience. Majority of employers, however, prefer candidates with completed college degrees or students. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for flexible part-time work, as companies often allow you to make your own schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What could you be earning? <\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On average, transcriptionists earn about $15 per hour. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Online Tutor<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What you&#8217;d need:\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Extensive subject knowledge<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Strong communication skills <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Be computer savvy <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With the advent of Skype, online tutoring has become an increasingly popular option for individuals with in-depth subject knowledge. Those fluent in foreign languages can also offer their expertise through private virtual lessons. While online tutoring is open to college students and professors alike, salaries vary significantly depending on experience and academic credentials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-798 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/man-woman-video-chat_4460x4460-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" \/><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What could you be earning? <\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Online tutors generally make between $14 to $25 an hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Vlogger <\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">What you&#8217;d need:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Excellent video editing skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Advanced content research skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Creativity<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Digital awareness <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For the most creative and camera-loving crowd out there, vlogging may prove a life-changing career move. In order to succeed in a career based predominately on youtube popularity, individuals must be highly motivated to sustain and grow their virtual audience. They should also know how to produce engaging content tailored for a particular audience. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">What could you be earning? <\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Salary largely depends on how many people click on your video and how many subscribers you have. While the road to success is often long and uncertain, if you are among the lucky few you could end up making millions, like celebrity volgger, PewDiePie with a net worth estimated at $20 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6.\u00a0Social Media Marketer <\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\">What you&#8217;d need:<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 Advanced c<\/span>ommunication skills <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 Strong i<\/span>nterpersonal skills <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 Be s<\/span>ocial media savvy <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Perhaps a natural fit for millennial candidates addicted to social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Yet, becoming a great social media marketer takes more than just having a couple social media accounts. Not everyone has a knack at posting fun and engaging content that generates hundreds of likes. Therefore, those considering working as social media marketers should not only be well versed in digital technology, but should also have strong communication and networking skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-793 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_9935-Edit-1024x683-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"569\" height=\"379\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As more and more business are moving onto social media platforms as their main marketing vehicles, jobs in this field are proliferating. What&#8217;s more, social media marketers are given increased responsibility for driving brand awareness and polishing a company&#8217;s reputation online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>What could you be earning?<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The average hourly wage for a social media marketer is $15 on average, or\u00a0$54,500 a year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working from home is becoming an increasingly popular career choice, and it\u2019s easy to see why. For some, it\u2019s a way of fitting professional commitments around a busy family schedule. For others, it serves to maximize productivity by cutting out time wasted on daily commute.\u00a0Whatever the individual circumstances, today\u2019s widespread internet access has enabled many<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/791\/\"> Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[140],"class_list":["post-791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-career-paths","tag-featured"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/32"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=791"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/791\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}