A remote job is a form of employment that allows individuals to work from a location outside of a traditional office, often from their home or another remote setting.
Common Types Of Remote Jobs
Remote jobs come in all shapes and sizes, but those that can be done digitally lend themselves best to being undertaken away from the office due to the ease of accessibility they offer.
Graphic Designers, Software Engineers, Social Media Managers, Data Entry are a few examples of work that lends itself to being done remote.
According to ClickDo, these are the best 10 remote job options:
| Job | Salary USD | Salary GBP |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Personal Coach | $35 - $140 /hour | £30 - £120 |
| 2.Virtual Assistant | $15 - $30 /hour | £10 - £25 |
| 3. Customer Service Operator | $15 - $18 /hour | £8 - £12 |
| 4. Sales Representative | $35,000 - $75,000 /year | £20,000 - £40,000 |
| 5. Transcriptionist | $16 - $24 /hour | £10 - £15 |
| 6. Video Editor | $35,000 - $75,000 /year | £20,000 - £40,000 |
| 7. Audio Editor | $35,000 - $70,000 /year | £20,000 - £35,000 |
| 8. Social Media Manager | $35,000 - $75,000 /year | £20,000 - £40,000 |
| 9. Online Advertising Specialist | $40,000 - $75,000 /year | £25,000 - £45,000 |
| 10. Copywriter/ Content Writer | $35,000 - $75,000 /year | £20,000 - £40,000 |
Remote Job Positions
Remote job positions again tend to suit people with a certain skill set.
Positions in IT, Marketing & Comms, Design & Creative, Customer Service, Sales & Business Development, Education & Training, Finance & Accounting, Writing and Research & Data Analysis, amongst others, are all commonly done, or can be done out of office nowadays.
No matter what your seniority, remote working policies tend to be company wide nowadays, whereas 10 to 15 years ago when I was starting out, working remotely was typically reserved for the more senior members of staff (Manager and above).
Getting A Remote Job Offer
You can search common job listing sites like flexjobs, LinkedIn and Indeed for remote jobs if you’re looking for full-time or part-time work.
If you want something more adhoc, with less commitment. Sites like Upwork and Fiverr list freelance jobs ranging from graphic design work, web development, SEO (search engine optimization) and can be a great way to grow your skill set quickly.
The former will mean going through the interview process in order to get a remote job offer. In the interviews, It’s always a great idea to find out the specifics of the remote work structure so that you know what you’re potentially signing up for
Questions such as:
- Is this role fully remote?
- Does this role require any in person/office days?
- Will you provide a laptop/other tech and equipment?
- What, if any, expenses are covered?
- Are there any company remote work policies I should be aware of?
- Is it expected that I undertake the work from my home or is the location flexible?
- What collaboration tools do you use?
- How will onboarding work?
- Are there any remote work security measures I should be aware of?
- Is there flexibility in the working hours?
What Is A Remote Job Like?
Personally, I work a 9-5 hybrid remote job at the moment with 1 day in the office and 4 at home. I love the remote part of my jobs as it gives me so much freedom to foster a better work-life balance than a full time office based role.
The biggest benefits are no commute and more time to focus on hobbies and even day to day chores that I used to have to cram in at the weekend.
If you fancy yourself as a bit of a digital nomad, remote jobs that enable you to work from anywhere enable you to see the world or set up in your favourite location.
This way of working is becoming more and more common and makes remote work a brilliant option for those who aren’t, or don’t want to be, tied to a single location.
What Is A Remote Job Conclusion
If you’re looking to move into a remote job, make sure you consider all the elements mentioned in this article. I’ve added a few more resources below that might help too.
One of the best ways to decide if a remote job is right for you is to speak to a few people who are working remotely and get their perspectives on the good and the bad to help make an informed decision.
James Waite
Founder of Remoteopia, James has worked in remote roles for 6 years. After a stint in recruitment, he now works as a director of website strategy in tech.
