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Considering Remote Work? Here Are 4 Jobs Worth Checking.

There’s no denying the fact that working from home comes with lots of advantages, such as increased flexibility and no time spent commuting.

But the key to truly enjoying all the benefits of working remotely and being your most successful is to find the right job. A job that plays to your strongest assets.

So, we wanted to give you a few options and, therefore, we’ve included four amazing job opportunities, each of which requiring different skill sets. These should definitely be on your radar now.


 

1. eBook Editor

There is an increasingly large market for eBooks, which means there is also a tremendous opportunity to get plenty of work as an eBook editor working remotely.

As far as your responsibilities go, you’ll be your client’s second set of eyes. Your main job would be to elevate the quality of the eBooks.

This job suits you best if:

  • You have prior experience as a digital content creator and editor.
  • You know how to format online content to make it easy for readers to peruse it.
  • You can clearly express recommended changes.

 
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2. Translator

If you are fluent in multiple languages, you can quite easily find a job as a translator, especially if you hold certification in this field. You could, for instance, get a job at a translating company that allows you to work remotely. Or you could freelance.

There’s a steady demand for professionals who can translate different types of content, such as blog articles, web pages, product descriptions or eBooks.

To enjoy this type of job to the fullest, you have to be comfortable working with deadlines and have good research skills. It also helps if you have a natural curiosity and passion for learning new languages, as well as a willingness to improve your skills.


 

3. Virtual Personal Assistant

We’re used to seeing personal assistants portrayed a certain way in the movies: Someone who is constantly shadowing the boss, always holding a notebook, and looking overwhelmed and overworked.

Luckily, in real life, we moved past that stereotype, and today, the job of a personal assistant can effectively be done from home.

 

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Your responsibilities as a virtual personal assistant would most likely include things such as scheduling meetings, answering emails, making reservations online and doing research for your client.

This type of job is right for you if you are extremely well-organized, reliable and you love creating schedules and turning everything into a to-do list.

 
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4. Seasonal Customer Service Agent

Seasonal jobs are an excellent choice if you’re just begun working remotely and want to test the waters.

And if you have strong communications skills, you’re patient and genuinely enjoy helping people out, a job as a customer service agent will be right down your alley.

If you’re looking for a way to make some extra money right now as a customer service representative, you could get a seasonal job helping customers working on their tax returns.

Your responsibilities would include providing personalized tax-preparation software support via inbound phone calls and video customer service.

Learn more about this job opportunity here.

 


 

We listed four ideas here, but there are many other great jobs that you can do from anywhere—as long as you have a reliable internet connection.

You’ll find some of the best ones listed on Working Solutions. So, make sure to join our talent community and begin your career as a remote worker.

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