Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are after remote jobs. Many may feel that working full-time at the office just doesn’t make sense anymore. More so for parents.
For one, people are saving much more time and money not having to commute to and from work every month. They can cut back on lunch meals by cooking at home, get better sleep, and of course, spend more time with their families.
Unfortunately, while several companies have fully adopted the hybrid work arrangement, most are still in the dark ages. If you’re looking to try your hand at some remote jobs, here are some good websites to try.
Upwork
Upwork is one of the most well-known freelancing and remote work platforms. It connects businesses with independent professionals for online collaborations and paid projects.
The list of categories you can look for to find jobs on Upwork is seemingly endless. Content writing, video editing, web design, research, programming are just some examples.
One of the best features of the site is that it also lets you take Proficiency Tests to up your chances of getting chosen by clients since they’ll definitely be looking for qualified candidates.
Upwork is great for first time remote workers and freelancers. However, there is a learning curve and you will have to dig a little bit to find the really good offers over the low-cost ones.
We Work Remotely (WWR)
A third-party website that connects remote works with potential employers, We Work Remotely can help you find your desire job at any company from any part of the world.
While beginner friendly, you should ideally have some previous experience with remote jobs and skills and a good educational background to up your chances of getting hired.
Having some experience also means you won’t fall so easily to scams, which is one of the downsides of the platform. Various job categories are available to users. Some of the more popular ones include DevOps, programming, system administration, marketing, business, executive management, design, customer support.
While WWR doesn’t handle applications directly, the site does allow you to send your CV, portfolio, etc to desired clients.
Indeed
If you’ve done your fair share of online job applications, you may be very much familiar with Indeed. It is easily one of the more popular job search platforms on the Internet.
Indeed caters not only to face-to-face employment but also now popularly used as a remote work hub for freelancing and independent workers.
It connects business to individuals from across the globe, allowing you to find jobs anywhere in the world and also in your area of vicinity. You can filter job postings under industry or type, salary, location, company name, and even experience level.
Indeed caters to various industries including but not limited to engineering, education, real estate, and even arts, entertainment and publishing. These and many more make up the list of over 2,000 remote jobs being advertised via Indeed.
Just Remote
An online platform that lets you find remote jobs regardless of country or region, JustRemote is definitely every remote worker’s best friend.
You’ll find job listings for writers, editors, designers, developers, project managers, marketing executives, social media managers, recruiters, customer service officers and SEO specialists.
Just like many other freelancing and remote work platforms and job boards, Just Remote lets you filter out your desired categories so that you find exactly the kind of jobs you’re looking for without spending hours scrolling through endless search results.
NoDesk
Just like its name, NoDesk lets you work anywhere in the world without being forced to sit in an office. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in the United States, Asia or Europe.
The site has an easy-to-use interface where you can search for hundreds of remote positions, companies, and other online resources with the press of a button.
It covers industries like engineering, operations marketing, design, finance, sales, product, and customer support. Using any key word or phrase, you can filter results to find any company, job title or location.
Work On Your Own Time
Working from home opens up a lot of opportunity, not only for more family time. But also, for pursuing personal goals and hobbies and also to recuperate mentally from the stresses of everyday life. Something that a desk job may not allow you to do.
With remote jobs, you can have more flexible hours to take care of your kids and spending quality time with your loved ones. Remote jobs are also a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents.
No matter your reason, do give these websites a go. You may be surprised at how many golden opportunities you can find to make good money.
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