Over the last two years, we have seen a sharp rise in demand and availability of remote working jobs from across all job sectors. This change has allowed more and more people to manage their work-life balance better across many industry sectors.

We have pulled together the top 10 remote & in-demand entry-level jobs in 2022. Jobs that you can start earning an income from right away with little or no qualification.

The best thing about these roles is that they are often available to anyone. Are you an experienced professional with a degree looking for a side hustle that adds to your monthly income? Or a stay-at-home mum looking for a part-time job to help build your resume or support you financially? No matter your current situation or level of experience, you can find remote work that aligns with your skills.

Working from home comes with its own set of challenges, but what job does not? Use this blog post as a guide to help you plan your next move.

1. Graphic Designer

As intimidating as the job title may sound, anyone with a passion and skill for design can get started in a career in graphic design. You can design logos, business cards, flyers, posters, shirts and presentations for clients using free and paid software. Here is a list of essential free or low-cost software for graphic designers.

• GIMP is a free alternative to Photoshop.
• Inkscape is a free alternative to Adobe Illustrator.
• Sketch (Only on Mac) is a low-cost alternative to Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Canva is a perfect design platform for people starting in graphic design. Choose a free or paid plan.

Coursera is a great platform to start or continue to increase your graphic design skills. Try this free course on the fundamentals of Graphic Design.

If you are a creative person looking to provide design services, start by creating a portfolio of your work and pitching ideas for work and partnership opportunities to clients. 

Estimated pay range: $15 to $1000+ per project. ​

2. Online Tutor

If you have in-depth knowledge and experience about any in-demand subjects or fields. Why not make it your superpower by tutoring online? The pandemic saw a massive demand for online tutoring as children missed out on school. And demand for online courses grew as students could not physically attend classes. At the same time, remote working gave more people the time freedom needed to take online tutoring. A major benefit to online tutoring is that you can find students from all over the world, making it more likely for you to succeed. 

• Here are free academic lesson resources from Superprof that you can start using today.
• Here is a great article from Good Housekeeping about the 15 Best Online Tutoring Websites

Estimated pay range: $15 to $100 per hour.

3. Social Media Manager

Social media has changed how we communicate, socialize, access information and purchase products. With so many businesses shifting to online, business owners and service providers must have an online presence to stay competitive. This is why there is currently a massive demand for social media managers. You can make a good living helping a business manage its social media accounts. You will need to have an eye for design and the ability to tell brand stories that engage audiences. If you have your own social media accounts and can demonstrate an ability to help businesses maintain their social media presence you will be highly sought after by offering online marketing and an online workspace for their products and services. 

• Sign up for a free one month trial on Skillshare and complete this Introduction to Social Media Strategy course
• Here is a free social media marketing course on YouTube

Estimate pay range: $50  – $100+ per day. ​

4. Virtual Assistant

Every successful business owner needs a virtual assistant, and I can attest to that. A virtual assistant does everything a personal assistant does, except that this role is managed remotely. Some of the key skills required are good communication and organizational skills. As a virtual assistant, you can work for more than one client and work on a long-term basis or opt for only working on specific projects. Virtual assistants are tasked with replying to emails, scheduling appointments, researching topics, making phone calls, writing up minutes, etc. And other duties can include managing E-commerce website and accounting.

Although no formal education might be required you will need to show what experience and transferable skills you have. Make sure to highlight any experience and skills you have from your job history to stand out as a candidate.  

• Learn for free about what it takes to become a Virtual Assistant on Skillshare. By signing up to a one month free trial you get to explore their vast library of courses for free.
• Here is a great article from Indeed about how to become a Virtual Assistant

Estimated pay range: $7 to $63 per hour.

5. IT Professional

Almost any IT role is in-demand and many are offered as remote work. And the best part is that you do not need a degree to get into the field. However, you need to have some technical skills such as reading and writing code, but these are skills you can learn and or study for. Another requirement to break into this industry is a portfolio evidencing your work and your skill level. Once you have these, the sky’s the limit to what you can do and how much you can earn. 

• The Linux Foundation offers free and paid courses and if you are not sure what IT role might suit your personality best you can take their career quiz to find out.
• If you are not sure what career path to take, perhaps this career roadmap from The Linux Foundation can help you see things more clearly.
• Coursera offers great free and paid IT courses in many fields. You can take their free courses and if you think you can use it to further your career you can always pay for the certificate.

Estimated pay range: $30 to $80 per hour.

6. Consultant

If you are specialised in any area of work or have gained enough experience over the years, you can provide consultation to others. Why not venture into the world of consulting? Supporting businesses and individuals to work through problems, transition through stages or find solutions allows you to be paid for your services. And trust me when I say you can be paid a lot for your services. Online consultants can operate in any industry like healthcare, banking, business startups and property businesses. And there is real flexibility around the types of businesses you support and work with and how long you work on each project. Consulting offers excellent options for people who may not want to rebuild their careers but instead pivot. 

• Here is a great article from Hubspot about how to become a consultant.

Estimated pay range: $50 -$1000 per hour, depending on the field.

7. Copywriter

Where would we all be without freelancers! The world of freelancing keeps expanding. There are so many opportunities for people to create meaningful work and make a living freelancing. From freelance writers to musicians to chefs and video editors, you can literally pick any industry area and provide that work as a freelancer. We especially love freelance writing because this arm of freelancing has taken off the last two years, and we do not see the need for freelance writers diminishing. And the best part is that you set your rates and times of work. Working as a freelance writer is an excellent choice if you are good with words and can bring text to life. 

• Learn copywriting on skillshare.
• Here are high-quality writing classes from Masterclass.
• Here is a very long and comprehensive article about copywriting formulas from Copy Hackers.

Estimated pay range: $20 to $500+ per project.

8. Online Coach

This is another career choice that has taken off in the last few years. Like many other remote working roles, we do not see the demand for online coaches ending any time soon. You can decide on a niche based on your level of skill or experience in an area. And although you do not need a formal qualification to start, we recommend taking courses or professional training to help build credibility and get you going. 

• Coach Training Alliance’s coaching courses are highly sought after by professionals in a wide range of fields. Their core programs include the Certified Coach Program, Coach Training Accelerator and Yoga 2 Life Coaching Program.
• Here is a great article about the best coaching platforms around
• Learn more about what kind of coach you can be on this coaching niches resource page.

Pay range: $30 – $1000 per hour.

9. Transcriptionist

A transcriptionist types out scripts by watching videos or listening to audio. This also includes writing down anything dictated to the transcriptionist. This may be a role you have never heard of, but transcribing is a hidden gem. It’s the type of job that can be done anywhere in the world, does not require formal education, and you can choose how much or how little you do depending on how much money you want to make. This makes it the perfect job for stay at home parents, students or anyone in between jobs who wants something to boost their finances. 

There are some required skill you need to break into this field of work.

• Excellent listening abilities.
• Typing speed and accuracy range from 65 to 75 words per minute.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Awareness of Microsoft Word or related software.
• Skills in editing, grammar checking, and proofreading.
• Multitasking abilities.

Here is an excellent article from Transcription Outsourcing about becoming an transcriptionist.

Estimated pay range: $15 to $30 per hour.

10. Translator or Interpreter

Ever learnt a foreign language? If you know an additional language, why not turn that skill into a career working as a remote translator? And you can earn quite a nice sum by translating text materials from one language to another or by providing oral translation for people and services. There are a number of industries that always require translating services, such as the legal system, the health care and social services, government departments and the charity sector, to name a few. And with the world becoming more global, there will be a growing need for translators. 

• To learn more about becoming a translator read this article from The Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
• The author of this insightful Forbes article interviews three translators about How to break into translating.

Estimated pay range: $35 to $60 per hour.

Summary

The world of work is forever changing, as is the idea of what it means to have a job. Workers today can make a good living providing services to individuals or businesses remotely. And what is amazing about today’s economy is that so many of today’s remote jobs can be accessed without the need for formal education and qualifications. Let us know what you think about this list of remote working roles. And if you would like more information about transitioning your career, check out this blog post or get in touch with us here.

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