We live in a wonderful time for work-life balance through flexibility; because of technology, we can do nearly everything from home, or while out traveling the world. Whether you’re looking to make some extra income on the side or are actively seeking to replace your full-time income, there are many remote job opportunities that can help you get started. Finding an online job will provide you great flexibility to work on your terms.
For those looking to create some extra income or simply reduce work hours with a flexible part time income, a micro job, blog, or social mediagig could be the answer. Read more to learn how these part-time online jobs work and find out if this is the route for you.
Micro Jobs
Micro jobs are a flexible option for part time work, and this model usually presents a small online task called a “short task” for which you receive a small fee, usually a few cents to a few dollars. Complete enough short tasks and they can add up to be a supplemental income. These jobs are done by logging on to a micro job company’s website and selecting tasks to complete, sometimes simply by clicking a link. Jobs may also be found in online service marketplaces. In the marketplace model, workers offer small services, usually for a set fee, and buyers browse the marketplace to find people offering the services they need. Job opportunities include crowdsourcing projects, which include data entry for which companies engage a group of virtual workers to perform a small part of a larger project. Since the fee is small and the task takes so little time, the goal is to complete as many tasks as possible.
Another option within this model are online surveys. Take advantage of reward programs, focus groups, and surveys for extra income. Other types of freelance jobs, no matter what your skills are, are also a great way to make money online part-time. Whether you’re a writer, a transcriber, or a graphic design artist, you deliver a service for a fee with the ability to work where and when you want with unlimited earning potential. List your services on sites such as Fiverr.
Blogging
One of the most flexible jobs you can have with an unlimited earning potential is creating a successful blog that offers valuable content to its readers. When you get a few thousand people reading your articles, you can earn advertising revenue, or work with companies with affiliate programs. You don’t necessarily have to be the one writing the content, as you can hire others to do that for you and you direct the overall vision of the blog. To learn more and find out if this route is right for you, read Write a Business Plan for Blogging.
Social Media
If you are active on Social Media and think you’d like to earn money by posting on behalf of other businesses, you may want to consider becoming a social media manager. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter have millions of users whose attention companies are trying to get. You can help these companies with marketing and ad campaigns, or just create content and schedule posts for them. If you’re great at garnering a lot of likes or comments, or if you’re savvy at motivating others through your posts, you might want to consider turning this into a profession. You may wish to start out sourcing your own clients such as small businesses, or you can apply for companies that typically post for this position via job boards or on their websites.
Tutor
Are you knowledgeable about a particular topic(s) that you would like to help others learn? If so, you should really consider online tutoring. You get to set your own schedule and work when you want, and it is rewarding to watch others grow and learn under your tutelage.
If you know different languages, there are many people looking for a tutor. Thankfully, with the Internet, you don’t have to be limited to your local area. You can teach children and adults from all over the world.
Writing Resumes
Writing resumes may seem simple, but most people often find it hard to talk themselves up. If you’re up to date with the current standards and requirements, or you’ve had success getting a lot of interest from great companies based on your resume, offer your creative professional services to others. Your help can ensure their resumes shine a light on their accomplishments and the value they provide companies, in a way that speaks to recruiters, HR, and computer software looking for keywords. Similarly, you can offer LinkedIn profile writing services, as many recruiters look for potential employees on this professional social network.
Website Testing
If you have opinions on what works and what doesn’t on the web, you might be suited for a job in website testing. User testers can also pick up additional work reviewing websites or mobile applications that may still be in development. Alternatively, there are opportunities for others who aren’t knowledgeable about the internet because some developers want a novice’s viewpoint.
Usability Testers
Usability testers are asked to perform tests based on their profiles, and questions regarding education, web knowledge, age, and social media use are considered. They are then given questions to address or tasks to perform, such as registering on a website and then providing online feedback. After completing a review, testers are not paid until the usability company’s client accepts their feedback. Unfortunately work can be rejected and unpaid for technical problems, lack of detail, or other issues the client determines.
Virtual Assistant
Virtual assistants are tasked with work that is typically done by an office assistant. If you are highly organized, efficient, and dependable, doing this type of work from home might be the perfect fit for you. Duties typically include filing and maintaining records, scheduling appointments, travel, and events, and answering phone and emails communication. You can find virtual assistant positions or gigs on Fiverr and Upwork, but there are many other places as well. You can even start your own business and website, and gain your own clients who may then refer you to other prospective clients, keeping your calendar full. Typically, it can work well to have a contract for a certain number of hours per month with each client, if you freelance and have more than one, in order to guarantee your income each month.
Online Data Entry
Data entry is a growing work-from-home field, as with new technology it is easier for companies to source and hire independent contractors to work on data entry projects. Data entry operators may access a company’s infrastructure remotely or use crowdsourcing technologies. Data entry can include basic general transcription. However, most transcription tasks require additional experience. If this sounds interesting, read more about Data Entry.
Online Jury
Attorneys preparing for trial often create a mock jury to gather feedback from jurors similar to those who may eventually sit on their actual jury. Because it can be costly to have an in-person mock jury, cheaper online jurors are a reasonable alternative. They might listen to audio and view video presentations or read the material and answer questions. Lawyers are looking for people who match the profile of potential real-life jurors, so online jury companies ask detailed questions of their applicants.
Be careful to watch for scammers, and you should never disclose your Social Security number, credit card, or bank information. You won’t need to pay anyone before starting. To become an online juror, you will need to sign up with several jury companies, which includes filling out an extensive questionnaire. You will also need to meet certain qualifications, which vary among counties.
Call Center Agent
Call center agents are hired to help companies field calls for sales, telemarketing, customer service, and customer or technological support. If this is the job for you, you will mostly handle answering incoming calls and are likely to work for a company rather than as a freelancer. You will be able to choose between part-time and full-time work.
Insurance Claims Investigator
Insurance claims investigators inspect claims made by policyholders to look for any possibilities of fraud. You will mostly be working from home and can do the bulk of your work and reporting online, but may need to go out to take photos or interview individuals. This is a great “work from home” option if you live in the area, but is not flexible enough for nomad or travel work, since you will be required onsite in-person at times for some of your duties. You may not need formal training, but you do need to excel in fields of communication, research, and interviewing.
The time to find your perfect online part-time or full time work is right now. Get in on the ground level and let your side hustle or part-time work become a full time income for you in the coming years. Read more about online work options here: Make Money Online Without Investment and Make Money Online in 2022. Subscribe for more business, sales, and investing posts. Have a lovely day!
