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Given Metro Manila’s horrendous traffic, work-from-home jobs are becoming more popular than ever.
People opt to work from home for several reasons. Some do so to save their precious money, time, and sanity in commuting, which is perfectly understandable given the hellish Metro Manila traffic. Some do not have many options like single parents, who wish to take care of their young ones at home, and provide for them at the same time. Working students also love work-at-home jobs since they give them ample time to climb up the academic ladder as well as to build a career early on.
While there are a number of reasons why work-at-home jobs have been becoming a trend lately, there are numerous choices of those jobs as well. We rounded up some of the best ones you can do at home, plus some tips to keep you afloat.
1. Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants provide different types of support to different clients from their home office. Although some virtual assistants choose to set up their own companies and remain self-employed, most work for companies that assign or refer them to customers. The best thing about it is that it has so much potential because the job description covers a wide range of things: from administrative to creative or technical assistance, any skill set you may possess can provide you an opportunity to work in this field.
2. Freelance Writer/Web Content Writer
Website content writers literally create content for the web. They usually specialize about topics depending on the nature of the company or website they are writing for, with the company’s target audience in mind. Content writers should be Internet-savvy and updated with news and current events related to their specializations, because they are responsible for keeping a website’s content up-to-date, useful, and SEO friendly.
3. Medical Transcriptionist
This career has been around for quite some time now, but the demand for medical transcriptionists has not yet wavered. Employers usually look for those with working experience if you want to dabble on this career, but sufficient training for it is enough to get you started. Medical transcription can be a demanding job, though, since it means you have to listen intently and type information as doctors dictate it.
4. Web Developer/Designer
Home-based hiring is no new thing in information technology because of the obvious convenience it gives both to the companies and the employees. People with technological know-how, particularly in different scripting languages, are in luck because of the high demand for web developers and web designers. Web designers code, design, and customize websites according to the customers’ needs and requirements, and salaries in this field can be competitive depending on the quality or the complexity the projects.
5. Data-entry Worker
Data-entry workers are typically tasked to update and maintain information in a company’s computer system, as well as organize their archives or database systems. Even if it may seem like a simple task, data-entry workers are responsible for making information usable and accessible. Lately, companies have sought out those people who are interested in home-based jobs because of the need to transcribe paper documents into digitized formats.
6. Online Reseller
Also called online merchants, online resellers are basically entrepreneurs who market, sell, or do most of their retail activities online. Although many argue if this is a lucrative career path, if you are the type who has an entrepreneurial spirit, it is possible to take this as a serious career as many have succeeded in this innovative form of merchandising. The things you should definitely capitalize on if you start an online store are patience and diligence, because it takes a bit of time to attract loyal customers.
7. Document Translator
Being bilingual definitely opens up a world of possibilities to people. As businesses are mostly gearing toward global competitiveness, the need to communicate in different languages grew greater. That is why companies now hire individuals who are both proficient in two languages to translate or directly translate documents either through Skype conference calls or e-mail. Websites or agencies hire these translators and direct them to the clients, and are usually given the choice to turn down or accept a project.
8. Online Language Tutor
Online language tutorials are gaining popularity nowadays because of the flexible workload and relatively easy hiring process applicants undergo. Standard application processes have slight differences, but applicants for virtual teaching are usually interviewed online after satisfying the requirements. They are required to teach their students the coursework online through video conference, and are then tasked to correct, share resources, and administer seat works to their students. This job has been a hit with working students here in the Philippines, as it does not only help them earn extra, they can also hone their communication skills as well.
