Four Part-Time Career Suggestions for Working from Home

Published
09/26/2023

The world of work, whether you’re the CEO of a leading international business, or else run a small beauty salon in a little village, has been subjected to many important changes in recent years, not least the accessibility and popularity of hybrid and remote working options.

Whether you’ve taken time off to raise children, have been made redundant, or are simply looking for a way to earn some extra cash in time for Christmas, then regardless of the motivation, you have definitely come to the right place.

Here are four part-time career suggestions for working from home.

1.  Social Media Coordinator

First and foremost, even if you’re someone who has recently decided to take a step back from social media on a personal basis, if you have a penchant for communication, and indeed, know your away around the various leading social media platforms, this first suggestion could be for you.

Essentially, social media coordinators are responsible for managing either specific aspects, or else the entirety, of an individual’s or company’s social media presence and involves monitoring how effective different forms of content are and managing promotional content.

2.  Travel Agent

Believe it or not, another exceedingly popular choice for those people who want, or indeed, need, to earn some extra dollar in their bank account but want to be based at home is a remote travel agent.

Such jobs are perfect for those who are addicted to traveling and exploring new countries and cultures, and basically center around the research and management of bookings of every single area of clients’ vacation needs.
 

3.  Transcriptionist

In a role as a remote transcriptionist, you would be responsible for transcribing a company’s audio files into accurate word documents on your home computer or laptop.

Often, the medical industry is the sector who most regularly relies on transcriptionists, but more and more businesses from other industries are starting to require such services, too.

Even though you typically won’t be required to have any necessary prior experience or indeed, a higher educational qualification, the following skills are advisable:

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good short-term memory
  • Accuracy when writing at speed
  • Ability to research efficiently
  • High command of spelling, language, and grammar

Should you choose this particular pathway to make some extra money, or else another suggestion on the list, you should make sure you have upgraded your internet services to reliable and speedy fiber internet.

4.  Call Center Agent

The fourth and final in-demand job role which will allow you to choose your own hours and work entirely from home (or from your local coffee shop), is a virtual call center agent.

Basically, you would be performing all the same duties as someone who works on the phones in a physical call center, including:

  • Providing complete and accurate answers to customer queries
  • Reviewing the accounts of both customers and clients
  • Skills in guiding individual callers through the helpdesk process
  • Troubleshooting regular issues with the products or services provided