Career for Working from Home
Matching Personal Passions to Promising Careers -- for Those Who Want to Work From Home
"As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world... as in being able to remake ourselves." - Mahatma Gandhi
Whether they want the flexibility to be at home for the kids, the comfort of a personalized work environment, the convenience of being able to manage household responsibilities and work responsibilities at the same time, the solitude so they can focus, or the freedom to manage their own time and resources, more people than ever want to work from home. Finding viable job opportunities for remote work is challenging, however. Choosing jobs and planning careers, for those who want to work from home, requires exceptional creativity, patience, and willingness to adapt.
The careers listed below are more likely to accommodate working from a virtual office, or are more easily molded into a career that will eventually allow for creating a business that supports the goal of working from home.
Creative
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Book writer
- Copywriter
- Journalist / reporter / photojournalist / stringer
- Internet content developer
- Architect
- Interior decorator / interior designer
- Party decorator / holiday decorator
- Crafter / craftsman
- Ghost writer
- Editor
- Desktop publisher / layout designer
- Greeting card writer
- Private music instructor / vocal instructor
- Voiceover professional
- Video editor / videographer
- Sound editor / sound effects technician
- Information architect / information designer
- Blogger
- Music arranger
- Trade show exhibit designer
- Parade float designer
- Artist
- Game designer / 3-D designer
- Music studio owner
- Art studio owner (painting, stained glass, sculpture, pottery, etc.)
- Screenwriter / playwright
- Fashion designer
- Seamstress / costume designer
- Travel reviewer
- Restaurant reviewer
- Book reviewer
- Movie reviewer
- Concert / performance reviewer
- Music reviewer
- TV reviewer
- Website reviewer
- Photographer
- Home stager
- Prop stager
Promotions / Events
- Publicist / promoter
- Marketing specialist
- Sales representative
- Event coordinator
- Wedding planner
- Caterer
- Cake / pastry chef
- Party DJ / singer
- Musician
- Emcee / host
- Comedian / performer
- Social networking / social media consultant
- Internet marketing specialist
- Print designer
- Home party consultant / multi-level marketer
Technical
- Web developer
- Application developer
- Network analyst / network engineer
- Database administrator
- Technical support representative
- Intranet / website webmaster
- Technical writer
- Game developer / 3-D developer
- Tester
- Engineering consultant
Medical
- Medical billing specialist
- Medical insurance coder
- Medical transcriptionist
- Home care aide
- Massage therapist
- Portable ultrasound technician
- Portable MRI technician
- Midwife
- Nurse case manager
- Telephone triage / health advice
- Chart auditor
Business
- Business analyst
- Auditor
- Accountant / CPA / bookkeeper
- Project manager / project coordinator
- Knowledge management specialist
- Human resources recruiter
- Lawyer / legal consultant
- Advertising sales / media buying
- Retail buyer
Administrative
- Data processor / data entry
- Call center support representative
- Direct mail processor
- Transcriptionist
- Typist
- Virtual assistant
- Translator / interpreter
- Education admissions
- Handwriting
- Online research
- Internet ad rater
- High school-level essay scorer
Other
- Travel agent / private travel planner
- Entrepreneur
- Professional speaker
- Motivational coach / life coach / wellness coach
- Private trainer
- Professional organizer
- Online seller
- Animal trainer
- Online mock juror
- Non-profit organization director
- Fundraising coordinator
- Childcare / nanny
- Market research / mystery shopper
- Online teaching / online tutoring
- Real estate investor / real estate agent
Career Resources for Those Who Want to Work From Home