Top 5 Entry Level Remote Jobs
As people got used to staying home from events in the last few years, society is moving towards a flexible lifestyle that isn’t governed by a 9-to-5 work schedule. As more people move towards working from home or having multiple types of jobs, remote working has never been more popular.
What are remote working jobs? These types of jobs don't require you to go to an office to do your job. In the article below you will find a list of the top five best entry level remote jobs that don't require a lot of work experience.
1. Freelance Writing
If you have a good understanding of a language and the grammar that goes along with it, you can apply to do remote writing. Using programs like Upwork, Blogging Pro, Contently and iWriter, you can apply to write blogs and articles for hundreds of different clients.
The beginning rate for an experienced writer is around $0.05 per word or $50 per 1,000-word article. Getting a client may take a while, but once you have proven that you can write and have a good review, you are more likely to get another job. As you get more reviews, your price rate for your writing can be increased.
Freelance writing is excellent as a side hustle, as the amount of time you put in correlates with the amount of money you make.
2. Graphic Designer
Graphic designing can be done almost anywhere if you have a laptop and a good connection to the internet. You can do the job by getting commissions by being a freelancer or being employed full-time by a company.
The average wage for an entry-level graphic designer is between $15 to $35 per hour. With an annual salary of around $58,000, more experienced graphic designers can earn up to $100,000 annually.
You can look at websites like Indeed for listings of remote graphic designer jobs, or if you want to do more freelance-style work, websites like Upwork and Fiverr, or ZipRecruiter can be excellent sites to look at.
3. Customer Service
As more of society is using services and becoming dependent on them, people need to be able to access customer care services. Using live chat services, you can talk to customers about what products they are looking for and answer any questions about the product.
With annual pay of around $30,000 for entry-level work, all you need is a PC and access to the internet. These jobs also require you to have good communication and interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
You can use websites like Glassdoor to search for chat service entry-level jobs. Jobs in customer service come with benefits, such as medical and dental insurance, a 401k and disability.
4. Insurance Procurement Agent
The insurance sector is rising as more people require additional health insurance and companies need more staff to talk and work with the clients. You may be required to search through the clients' medical histories to work out the costs of their premiums or answer queries from the clients about their premiums.
The average salary for a remote entry-level procurement agent is around $48,000 to around $65,000 annually and most companies accept people with no background experience.
You can find job applications for remote entry-level insurance jobs by using sites like Indeed or SimplyHired.
5. Data Entry Operator
A data entry operator job can easily be done as remote work as all you need is a PC and access to the internet. The position requires you to fill in the information using spreadsheets or data capturing software. You may also need to back up data, transcribe audio to text and create diagrams and charts.
The salary for a data entry operator is $9 an hour at the lower end, with the average annual salary being around $45,000. The requirements for being a data entry operator are good PC skills and good typing, with most entry-level jobs requiring a high school diploma or better.
Some jobs require knowledge of particular topics, such as medical coding or systems coding.
Job applications can be found on Indeed or ZipRecruiter. With the jobs being easily worked remotely, it is excellent for people wanting to have a flexible schedule.