FlexJobs Archives - Keppie Careers https://www.keppiecareers.com/tag/flexjobs/ Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach Mon, 13 Jan 2014 05:58:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 10 surprising jobs you can do from home https://www.keppiecareers.com/jobs-do-from-home/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/jobs-do-from-home/#respond Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:30:29 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=11555 Even though working from home has become much more common–growing over 41% in the last decade according to the U.S. Census Bureau–it’s still a bit of a mystery how many jobs you can do from home. The most widely-known work from home jobs include customer service and call center jobs, sales and web or software […]

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]]> houseEven though working from home has become much more common–growing over 41% in the last decade according to the U.S. Census Bureau–it’s still a bit of a mystery how many jobs you can do from home. The most widely-known work from home jobs include customer service and call center jobs, sales and web or software development, but the exciting truth is that so many other careers offer work-from-home options. If you’re wondering whether your profession offers the opportunity to work from home, here are ten surprising and real telecommuting jobs to demonstrate the wide variety available. If you don’t see something up your alley on this list, keep in mind that well over 50 career fields and industries offer telecommuting and remote jobs. So, if your job can be done mainly using computers, phones and other means of remote communication, it can probably be done from home!

Virtual Secondary School Teacher

Public and alternative virtual high schools are on the rise throughout the United States. Just like traditional schools, they need to hire certified teachers in every subject in order to meet their high demand. Subjects taught by virtual teachers run the gamut from Spanish to science, sociology to math and history to physical education.

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Paralegal

Because the work of paralegals is done so easily using computers and phones, attorneys are hiring more virtual paralegals today. Work-from-home paralegal jobs carry the same responsibilities as in-office paralegals, like drafting documents, researching information, interviewing participants and helping with all phases of litigation.

Scientist

Research studies are hiring more virtual scientists to assist with data analysis, clinical design, staff training and document review. They’re also able to get out of the house to meet with clients when needed.

Health Coach

Health coaching allows people who enjoy helping others to work from home while still getting a lot of interpersonal interaction. Health coaches help clients with fitness and nutrition goals like weight loss, exercise and overall health through phone and email communications.

Art Director

Artists have been working from home studios for centuries, but now the traditional office job of Art Director can be done from the home, too. As the arts become more digital, artists and designers will find more opportunities to telecommute. As a work-from-home art director, professionals manage creative teams and rely heavily on design software and different media to work.

Registered Nurse Clinical Case Manager

Perhaps most surprising of all, nurses at all levels–RN, LPN, and NP–can find a huge number of work-from-home jobs. As one of the top telecommuting job categories, at-home nurses typically work as case managers, assisting patients with the health insurance process, planning for their care and following up on health goals.

Government Manager

Thanks to the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010, which mandates that government departments use telecommuting whenever possible, federal government agencies have more work-from-home jobs than ever before. Government departments like the Departments of Transportation and Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Food Safety and Inspection Service are all offering full-time work-from-home jobs in a variety of career fields.

Translator, Interpreter or Subtitler

People who speak multiple languages fluenty will find a variety of translation, interpretation and subtitling work-from-home jobs to choose from. Medical offices use medical interpreters to assist in doctor and patient communication. Film and video companies need professionals to create subtitles and translate foreign language movies and television shows, as do publishers and websites. Fluency is definitely a requirement for these work from home jobs.

Therapist

For anyone who is unable or unwilling to go to a therapist’s office in-person, online therapy sessions have grown in popularity. Work-from-home therapists are licensed social workers and psychologists who counsel clients through online conference programs like video chat and over the phone. These work-from-home jobs carry the same requirements as traditional therapists jobs, plus the ability to communicate well in a telecommuting situation.

Travel Counselor

As a very specialized subgroup of customer service jobs, work-from-home travel counselors work for hospitality and travel companies, large businesses and credit card companies who support business travelers. Telecommuting travel counselors are able to assist clients with emergency travel issues, trip planning and other travel-related services, all from their home offices.

These 10 surprising work from home jobs are just a sample of the huge variety of telecommuting and remote jobs being offered by companies and organizations. If you’ve ever thought about working from home, don’t assume you won’t find telecommuting jobs in your career field. With the fast pace of technological advancement, and managers who are increasingly open to telecommuting, the work-from-home trend is sure to continue.

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Brie Weiler Reynolds is the Director of Online Content at FlexJobs, the award-winning site for telecommuting and flexible job listings, and a contributing writer for 1 Million for Work Flexibility. FlexJobs lists thousands of pre-screened, legitimate and professional-level work-from-home jobs and other types of flexibility like part-time positions, freelancing and flexible schedules. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com.

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]]> https://www.keppiecareers.com/jobs-do-from-home/feed/ 0 How to avoid job scams https://www.keppiecareers.com/avoid-job-scams/ https://www.keppiecareers.com/avoid-job-scams/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2013 11:30:42 +0000 http://www.keppiecareers.com/?p=11032 If job searching wasn’t nerve-wracking enough for you, job scams add a scary layer to the process. So many job search and career advancement activities are now conducted online — from researching companies to expanding your professional network on LinkedIn to finding open positions — and scammers are taking full advantage. Finding a job can […]

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]]> red flagIf job searching wasn’t nerve-wracking enough for you, job scams add a scary layer to the process. So many job search and career advancement activities are now conducted online — from researching companies to expanding your professional network on LinkedIn to finding open positions — and scammers are taking full advantage.

Finding a job can be a daunting task in itself, and now people face the added pressure of trying to avoid job scams while searching for the real thing. Thankfully, there are some fairly easy ways to stay safe and avoid job scams. Here are five tips.

1. Pay attention to red-flag behaviors.

Job scammers do several things that real companies almost never do:

  • Contact you through LinkedIn or your personal email to offer you a job you never applied for.
  • Conduct job interviews through instant messenger programs like Yahoo! Messenger.
  • Offer you the job quickly after a very brief interview.
  • Ask you to make a decision on-the-spot to get you to act before you have time to think it through.
  • Ask you for money–usually for something like training materials or to start your direct deposit account.

2. Do your own screening to steer clear of scams.

Did you know the most well-known job boards don’t pre-screen job listings before putting them out there for job seekers to find? Don’t assume that just because a job is listed on a popular site, it can’t be a scam. Instead, do your own research: check out the company to get a sense of their reputation online. Do a search for the company’s name and keywords like “scam” and “rip off” to see if other job seekers have posted warnings about the job or business. And give yourself some additional help by using job search websites that pre-screen listings.

3. Be prepared to spot the most common job search scams.

While new scams are always being created, the most common job scam jobs include: data entry, stuffing envelopes, rebate or forms processing, wire transfers or money movement, shipping management, craft assembly and pyramid sales schemes. Another telling sigh: if a job listing uses excessive capitalization and punctuation, offers few details about the job or asks you for personal information such as banking and social security numbers, walk away. These “opportunities” are packaged to appeal to harried job seekers — few hours, good pay, easy work and you can start immediately! But if it sounds too good to be true, it most definitely is.

4. Don’t let a big name company fool you.

Let’s say you find a job being offered by G.E., Google, or another big brand. How do you know the company listed is really offering the job? Scammers are now using well-known company names to fool job seekers into applying for scam jobs. When you find job listings on outside sites, take a few extra minutes to visit the company’s main career website and check their own listings to see if the job is actually being offered by that company. If the job isn’t listed on the company’s website, you may have found a scam.

5. Do trust your instincts.

Scammers prey on the vulnerability that most people feel when trying to find employment. Don’t let your excitement at the possibility of employment override a healthy sense of skepticism.

Conducting a job search is exhilarating, exhausting, stressful, and full of emotions that make it easy for scammers to take advantage of hopeful job seekers who let their guard down. Trust your instincts, remember the most common red-flags, and always do your own research before applying to jobs, and you’ll be a successful, scam-free job seeker.

I’m delighted to introduce this monthly feature from FlexJobs. They provide cutting-edge information and resources for those interested in flexible work, and I’m thrilled to be able to share expertise from their team via Keppie Careers.

Brie Weiler Reynolds is the Director of Online Content at FlexJobs, the award-winning site for telecommuting and flexible job listings. FlexJobs lists thousands of pre-screened, legitimate and professional-level work-from-home jobs and other types of flexibility like part-time positions, freelancing and flexible schedules. Learn more at www.FlexJobs.com.

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