{"id":7282,"date":"2020-05-25T11:46:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T18:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=7282"},"modified":"2024-07-04T06:39:42","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T13:39:42","slug":"careers-where-you-can-work-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/careers-where-you-can-work-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers Where You Can Work From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With continued uncertainty about how CoVID-19 will shape our present and future, there is a rise in remote and at-home positions and careers. Though some employees feel frustrated and fatigued from working from home, others have discovered the many joys working from home can bring.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec077e62f9e\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec077e62f9e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/careers-where-you-can-work-from-home\/#Remote_Work\" title=\"Remote Work\">Remote Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/careers-where-you-can-work-from-home\/#Developer\" title=\"Developer\">Developer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/careers-where-you-can-work-from-home\/#Marketer\" title=\"Marketer\">Marketer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/careers-where-you-can-work-from-home\/#Teacher\" title=\"Teacher\">Teacher<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/careers-where-you-can-work-from-home\/#Self-Employment\" title=\"Self-Employment\">Self-Employment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/careers-where-you-can-work-from-home\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re now looking into working remotely as a permanent career change, here are some avenues to consider:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remote_Work\"><\/span><strong>Remote Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t intend on being self-employed at home, start looking for employed remote work. Thankfully, there is remote work in abundance, particularly with CoVID-19 affecting businesses and socializing. Working from home has grown by 173% in the US since 2005, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/globalworkplaceanalytics.com\/telecommuting-statistics\">Global Workplace Analytics. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below is a list of job opportunities that can allow you to thrive in a remote environment. Do some research and start imagining all the possibilities!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Developer\"><\/span><strong>Developer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devoptwebservices.com\/services\/wordpress-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Working as a developer<\/a> can be a diverse and versatile career. Developers are the backbone of the tech industry and will be more and more in demand. Roles vary anywhere from analysis to design, leaving room for growth and experimentation. This is a brilliant opportunity if you have experience in development.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marketer\"><\/span><strong>Marketer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Similarly to working as a developer, working as a marketer can offer remote opportunities &#8211; particularly if you\u2019re working as an online marketer. Because most businesses require online marketing skills, there are lots of entry-level opportunities available. Make sure you have an online presence showcasing your skills as a marketer since you\u2019ll first be marketing yourself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teacher\"><\/span><strong>Teacher<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Teaching is a rich and rewarding position within society &#8211; and now you can teach from the comfort of your own home (or a foreign destination). Teaching remotely will probably be high in-demand in the post-CoVID world, it\u2019s the perfect time to invest in any remote teaching skills you need to brush up on for this new world.<\/p>\n<p>If full-on teaching isn\u2019t for you, tutoring remotely is also an option. Check out companies like TutorBright who offer online tutoring and in-home tutoring.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Self-Employment\"><\/span><strong>Self-Employment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Self-employed careers are tough but might just be what you\u2019re looking for. Self-employment requires a lot of hard work and hustle, but the satisfaction of being your own boss may drive you through the hard times. Landing your dream job could be as straightforward as assessing your skills and finding a niche like content writer, photographer, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/newsouthhomes.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home design builder<\/a>. Alternatively, you can explore Indeed&#8217;s recommendations for self-employed workers to see if anything sparks your interest.<\/p>\n<p>Though these are not your only options for working from home, they are flexible, fun and offer room for growth and change within your career. If you want to check out more remote work options, consider using sources like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\">BCJobs<\/a> or Indeed or Workopolis. There are plenty of other roles out there that allow you to work from the comfort of your own home. Whether you\u2019re interested in customer support or designing websites, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ll find inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/10-tips-to-stay-productive-at-work\/\">10 Tips to Stay Productive at Work<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/success-10-tweaks-to-ace-your-remote-job-interview\/\">Success! 10 Tweaks To Ace Your Remote Job Interview<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Simon Chou<\/strong>\u00a0is the Vice President of Operations and Growth at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\">BCjobs.ca<\/a>. Over the course of his career, he carved a niche in brand development,\u00a0 marketing strategy, and online presence for startups. Prior to BC Jobs, he served as a marketing advisor for high-profile blockchain projects including Litecoin, NEM, and Ripple. He\u2019s also worked with fortune 500 companies in the healthcare space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With continued uncertainty about how CoVID-19 will shape our present and future, there is a rise in remote and at-home positions and careers. Though some employees feel frustrated and fatigued from working from home, others have discovered the many joys working from home can bring. 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