For most mothers, it can be difficult to juggle your 9 to 5 office job with a kid. If possible, we’re positive mothers would prefer to find a job that pays the bills and can be done at home as well. In this modern era, there are endless opportunities for work-from-home jobs – all thanks to technology. Check out some of these popular work-from-home jobs for all you mothers out there:
1. Transcriber
If you’re an extremely fast typist, doing transcriptions would be a good choice. This job requires a high level of accuracy, grammar and proficiency in typing. Transcriptionists listen to recorded audio or live audio files and convert them into text format. Most transcriptionists are paid based on how long the audio minute is transcribed, by the number of words typed, or per hour. The tasks include interviews, podcasts, lectures and so on. You don’t really need experience when you first start out. You just need to have strong English language skills (or other languages, depending on what kind of language you are good at) and submit a sample.
2. Teacher or Tutor
For those who find joy in teaching, there are many online tutoring jobs available nowadays in this digital era where everything is online. You could offer essay writing, languages, music, mathematics or other subjects that are your strong points. Some schools do offer remote positions whereby you can help out with test-prep instructions for tests such as MCAT, GRE and SAT. However, some of these jobs may require you to have some sort of qualification. Otherwise, you can offer your services through platforms such as Fiverr or Udemy.
3. Virtual Assistant
Looking for a job that doesn’t require an office? This is where virtual assistants come in! Companies that require ad hoc tasks or repetitive tasks to be done would usually hire a virtual assistant to help out with these tasks. Most of them are tasks such as email management, organization, data entry, scheduling appointments, and social media management. To look for these kinds of opportunities, you can always approach them directly by reaching out to them, or keep an eye on job boards when an opportunity arises. You can also spread the word around your network or peers that you are offering your services as a virtual assistant.
4. Editor/Writer
Being a freelance writer or editor is one of the most common jobs among stay-at-home mothers. There are many types of freelance writers such as copywriters, content writers, to name a few. You could either diversify by taking on a few types of writing or specialize in one area. Ideally, you need strong grammar, editing skills, research, and of course, good writing skills as well. Most writing jobs require you to send over your portfolio. If you don’t have one yet, you can begin by writing a few articles and compiling them into a portfolio. We recommend creating a website where you can showcase all your articles in one place that is easily accessible to potential clients. Don’t know where to start? All you have to do is create a domain name, get SEO web hosting from a hosting company, and then you’re good to go! It is much more professional to have your own website rather than not having one. In fact, 80% of freelance writers have their own websites. Stay ahead of the competition by getting one yourself. To look for writing jobs, you can apply directly at job boards or approach specific companies such as publications, digital agencies, etc.
5. Translator
Do you happen to know a few languages other than your native language? Being a translator would be ideal for you! Most companies actually require someone who can translate between two languages. Translators usually work from home since it is pretty flexible, all you have to do is receive a document or a piece of writing, and translate it to another language. If you happen to know more than 2 languages, that would be a plus for you in this field. You might be required to take some tests to prove your efficiency in the languages you know, but as long as you pass the test, you are able to get hired with no qualification needed.
6. Graphic Designer
For the creative mothers out there, if you have a knack for designing posters or graphics, you can be a freelance graphic designer. Many companies need at least one graphic designer to design all of their products, especially social media graphics as it is the trend nowadays. Being a freelance graphic designer requires you to have some sort of knowledge in designing. Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience or qualifications – there are many online courses that you could take up and practice on your own at the comfort of your home. As a freelance graphic designer, you must have a portfolio showcasing your work as well. If you don’t have any samples ready, just create some samples and compile them all together.
