NewsOnline Nigeria reports that remote jobs can be performed from any location outside of a traditional office environment. This means that individuals working in remote jobs have the flexibility to work from home, coffee shops, co-working spaces, or even while travelling.
The primary requirement for remote work is that employees must be able to complete their tasks and responsibilities effectively without being physically present in an office.
Remote jobs have gained significant traction, especially following the Covid-19 pandemic. With 87% of workers opting for remote work when given the chance, it’s clear that this mode of employment is here to stay.
Types of Remote Jobs include
Finding open remote jobs requires knowing where to look and how to tailor your job search effectively:
Applying for remote jobs can be a rewarding yet challenging process. Here are some effective strategies to enhance your chances of landing a remote position.
2.Preparing Your Application
Once you find suitable job listings, it’s essential to tailor your application materials:
3. Submitting Your Application
After preparing your documents:
4. Prepare for the Interview Process
5. Follow Up and Stay Engaged
7. Be Aware of Scams
Unfortunately, the remote job market can attract scams. Be cautious of job postings that promise unrealistic earnings or require upfront payments. Always research the company and verify the legitimacy of the job offer.
8. Receiving an Offer
If you receive a job offer:
If you’re considering making a career switch, there are plenty of work-from-home jobs you can explore. After learning more about these high-paying remote jobs, you’ll have a better idea of what kind of work-from-home role will suit you the best. Keep in mind that many of these jobs require previous experience and technical skills—so if you’re early on in your career, you may need to get some experience and certifications under your belt. And if you’re a seasoned professional hoping for a promotion in an industry you’re already familiar with, you can explore companies currently hiring for these remote roles. (And don’t forget that you’ll probably need to update your resumé before you start your job hunt! This will give you the best chance at landing an interview and moving into a new career opportunity.)
Average salary $153,137
Salary range: $127,000–178,000
Job summary: Remote data scientists help organizations understand patterns in data by collecting and analyzing information from websites, sales, marketing and more.
Career outlook: Data scientist careers are expected to grow 36% through 2031. This is massive growth and much faster than average!
Companies hiring: Hilton Grand Vacations, Northern Arizona University, Stryker
Average salary $144,432
Salary range: $123,500–166,000
Job summary: Cloud architects build computing systems that connect web servers for data storage and other IT functions for companies using services like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, for example.
Career outlook: Cloud architect careers are looking at a rate of 9% growth until 2031. That’s a little faster than average.
Companies hiring: L.L. Bean, Comcast, Stanley Black & Decker
Average salary $131,543
Salary range: $110,000–148,500
Job summary: Remote nurse practitioners provide medical consultations and treatment for patients through online health services.
Career outlook: Registered nurse careers should experience an estimated 6% growth—an average rate—until 2031.
Companies hiring: Thriveworks, Restore Hyper Wellness, Brightside Health
Average salary $125,932
Salary range: $105,000–146,500
Job summary: Remote developers design and create software and applications for their employers or clients. They help lead programmers in coding programs and then test their products for quality.
Career outlook: Developer jobs are expected to grow 23% through 2031, which is a much faster rate than many other occupations.
Companies hiring: Walgreens, Dropbox, Cornell University
Average salary $122,026
Salary range: $99,000–151,500
Job summary: Senior product designers lead teams of designers to brainstorm new products. It’s popular for product designers to work in manufacturing, software design, tech and government.
Career outlook: Product designers (also known as digital designers) are expected to experience 23% career growth until 2031.
Companies hiring: Dropbox, Hopper, Loom
Average salary $119,911
Salary range: $76,500–154,000
Job summary: User experience (UX) researchers work to understand how customers interact with products and services. They look at audience behavior and needs and conduct surveys, interviews and other tests to report on ways to improve products and services.
Career outlook: User experience researcher jobs are expected to grow about 15% over the next few years.
Companies hiring: Vanguard, Staffingly, GoodMaps
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Average salary $109,728
Salary range: $88,000–127,500
Job summary: Cyber security analysts monitor network systems for threats and attacks—and then analyze how to minimize that threat and protect data.
Career outlook: Cyber security and information security analyst careers are expected to grow a whopping 35% until 2031
Companies hiring: Orange County, California, Northrop Grumman, Epsilon
Average salary $78,388
Salary range: $62,000–93,500
Job summary: Technical writers create documents explaining complicated technical information in simple ways. These documents include instruction manuals, scientific journal articles and computer and technology processes and applications.
Career outlook: Technical writer job opportunities are expected to grow 6% until 2031, which is about average.
Companies hiring: Twitch, Spokeo, Stanford University
Average salary $72,212
Salary range: $52,000–89,500
Job summary: Inside sales managers oversee the sales division of a company. Their responsibilities include hiring and training a sales team, meeting sales goals, and staying up on technology and leadership skills.
Career outlook: Sales manager careers are expected to grow 5% until 2031, which is about average.
Companies hiring: Redesign Health, Ardmore Home Design, SeaDream Yacht Club
Average salary $65,997
Salary range: $36,500–70,000
Job summary: Remote social media managers oversee advertising and campaigns on social media platforms. They can determine strategy and creative direction and monitor campaign results.
Career outlook: Marketing manager careers are projected to grow 10% over the next few years. This is faster than average.
Companies hiring: World Resources Institute, NCSOFT, Citizen Data
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