Be your own boss and work at home, here are a few jobs that you can do at home online that can seriously improve your lifestyle
Thanks to speedy computers and faster broadband Internet access, more and more people are enjoying the benefits of real work at home online jobs that can be financially rewarding, flexible and convenient. When planned correctly working from home can liberate an enormous amount of time to spend with those that you love, enjoying the activities you never had time for.
There are an amazing array of real work at home online jobs, skilled or unskilled, full time or part time. So if you are seriously entertaining the possibility of a real work at home online job as full time work or just to add a little comfort to a thinned out pocket then here are just a few of the real work at home online jobs you can expect to see.
Virtual Assistant (V.A)
Virtual Assistants (V.A's) are professional entrepreneurs that work from home or the virtual office providing a range of administrative services,office skills to professional clients, small businesses, brokers and consultancy firms.
To be a V.A you will need to have worked within an office environment in an administrative role for at least 3-5 years in such positions as an executive assistant, admin manager, secretary, legal secretary, legal assistant, bookkeeper, information supervisor etc.
You will also need to possess good writing and communication skills and be aware of and able to use the latest technologies and software's to aid you in your V.A business.
To learn more about being a work at home Virtual Assistant please take a look here.
http://www.virtualassistantsguide.com
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Virtual Call Center Representative
This is one of the fastest growing work at home opportunities and generally involves answering calls from home as a customer service rep for a wide range of businesses and clientele.
To be a virtual call center rep, you will need a high spec computer, broadband Internet access, a land line for your phone and preferably a closed off space so that you can communicate with clients in private.
Previous experience as a customer care supervisor/assistant or experience within a call center environment is desirable but not always essential as training is sometimes given. This position is ideally suited to those with patience and good communication skills. A fantastic job for lone parents or stay at home moms and dads. Pay ranges anywhere from $7 - $20 per hour
To learn more about being a work at home Virtual Call Center Representative please see here.
http://www.liveops.com
http://www.workathomeagent.com
Price: GBP 27.99
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Tech Support Specialist
This is definitely a specialist role that involves giving support to customers on a wide range of products such as hosting, mobile phones, Televisions, computers, software, any kind of technical product.
You will need to be a skilled specialist in your niche with lots of experience and have good communication and customer care skills as you may need to guide customers through problems and resolve technical issues. A high spec pc, broadband Internet access, land line are basic requirements.
This is a very demanding role that can be at times very stressful with long hours and clients who have no understanding of the technical problem and often become irritable. You may also be required to carry a pager for emergency/ urgent problems.
Not an ideal job if you are looking to free up some time but can be well paid depending on the niche you are in and your skill level.
See Jobs here as a work at home Tech Support Specialist.
http://www.technicalsupportspecialist.com/
Freelance Translator
This is an excellent work at home opportunity translating word documents, audio, technical documents and other media formats to different languages.
If you are fluent or have a degree in more than one language and able to translate say from one language to another taking into account the cultural differences when translating then you'll never be short of work. Good translators are in high demand and can command good fees.
see more information here on jobs as a work at home freelance translator.
Jobs as a freelance translator
http://www.translationdirectory.com/
Price: GBP 19.89
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Medical Transcriptionist (MT)
Professional medical receptionists who deal in the process of transcription, or converting voice-recorded medical reports as dictated by physicians and/or other health care professionals, into text format.
Due to medical professionals moving away from documentation written in shorthand, poorly written notes that other medical professionals were sometimes unable to decipher, the demand for Medical Transcriptionists is very high and has become one of the fastest growing work at home professions within the developed world.
If you have good Knowledge of medical terminology, Above-average spelling, grammar, communication and memory skills and good typing skills and the patience to listen to sometimes poor quality dictated voice recordings then this can be a financially rewarding work at home job..
To find out more please visit MTWorld a site dedicated to the profession of Medical Transcriptionist
http://www.mtworld.com/
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Online Tutor / e Tutor / Virtual Teacher
This job involves virtually teaching students via your home computer using conferencing software that allows you to communicate to one or more students. Online Tutoring has been gaining popularity over the last few years due to better software and faster broadband connections and is set to rise as more and more teachers opt to work from home with flexible and convenient working hours.
To be an online tutor will need to be a qualified teacher a post graduate in your subject, have a good computer with high speed broadband Internet access and be willing to adapt to the new technologies and software's that are currently in use and allow you to facilitate your role as an online teacher. Income from this kind of work really depends on the amount of hours you put in to online teaching.
Online Teaching jobs
http://www.tutorvista.com/teaching-jobs
http://www.aim4a.com/tutors.php
http://www.hometutors.org.uk
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Web Designer / Developer
Web designer/developers are generally skilled in a number of web technologies and can seek jobs as consultants and web managers for clients seeking there specialist skills. Jobs in the information technology sector are the fastest growing area of the work at home job market.
You will need to be highly skilled in a number of web technologies, a bit of a one man band so to speak, be able to provide previous work/client experience and have good communication skills and be able to diversify into other web technologies. With that said some clients seek out developers skilled in one particular niche so if your particular skill is say php or ASP, CSS, ETC.. then search for jobs relevant to your particular skills/niche
Search web design/developer jobs here
http://www.devbistro.com/
http://designm.ag/jobs/
http://www.authenticjobs.com/
Also try a search for freelance jobs in web design and web developer
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Voice Over Artist
A voice over artist is someone who acts with there voice as in providing different voices for characters in either the Game industry, TV, Film, Radio or Advertising etc. A highly sought after job that requires a lot of skill of the voice.
So if you have a great voice that is captivating and stands out more than others.... don't delay be a voice over artist. The pay is good but is an extremely competitive market.
Here are some web sites that specialize in Voice Over Artists.
Discover how you can get started in Voice Overs
http://www.voiceovers.co.uk
Always wanted to be a voice over artist, may make this my next project and see where it takes me. If you have any experience with Voice Overs please let us know how you got started.
Price: GBP 21.24
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Take Note "Be Aware"
Treat these jobs as you would an offline job, meaning, expect an application and interview process when applying for a job. Take note of where you are applying for a job, for example does the website look legit, Is there a contact number that you can call and speak to a real person. Read any contract you may be given and also the terms of conditions, don't just click I agree (Read First). Always research the company you are about to join to see if anyone else has had any bad dealings.
Thanks for reading and I wish you all the best in your searching for a real work at home online job. Please let us know what you think of this article.
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Micheal
A very informative article and so nice to see some real work home opportunities, I’ve bookmarked your site for later. Col
Very informative post! Really thanks for sharing.It viewed me to a lot of opportunities.
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Jason Webb
I certainly wanted some guidelines to do my business ‚anyway this is wonderful idea,Thanks
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Jason Webb
Nice work! great blog