Telecommuting Jobs

Ever wonder what the top telecommuting jobs are? FlexJobs.com has compiled a list of the top five telecommuting jobs. (Note: This appears to be a legitimate website, but it does require a monthly or yearly fee to access its job listings.)

Educational. "Education jobs that are offered remotely include enrollment specialists who recruit new students, advisors who provide guidance to students, and adjunct instructors who manage and teach virtual classes." You will likely need certification and a teaching or bachelor's degree to be considered for this type of position.

Writing. "There are many companies that are trying to cut costs by eliminating in-house editorial teams and outsourcing content work to skilled writers who work from their homes absorbing overhead costs." I can personally attest to this, having shared writing a daily e-newsletter with another freelance writer for several years for one association. That e-newsletter used to be written by an in-house staffer. You will need strong writing skills and samples of published articles for this type of job.

Medical. "Many health care careers formerly managed in hospitals are now being performed by home based professionals in nursing, medical transcription, medical billing and coding roles." You will need special training to perform these tasks. Many companies offer such training online, but be sure the training you are getting will be recognized by the businesses with which you want to work.

Sales. "The value of sales and marketing is spread across all industries therefore the availability of jobs is very high. With a wide range of employment opportunities, sales is a career that provides entry level to professional level advancement." Be aware that many sales jobs are commission-only, and that some require training and/or product purchases before beginning as a salesperson.

Bilingual. "Language jobs are widely available to people all over the world who enjoy speaking with others via telephone or web enabled conferences and meetings." You might need to prove your competence in another language by receiving certification or passing a language proficiency test.

Until next time,

Sarah