If you were to take a look at what “have a job” means, you’ll see that the definition of it nowadays is much different from the definition of it a few years ago. It used to be that working meant heading into the office every morning, where your tasks would await, and the more efficient you were, the better you were considered at your job.
Today, that’s all changed. Even before COVID-19 hit, we had a lot of women and people in general, working from home instead of going to the office every day.
This change comes with a lot of advantages, such as not wasting time in traffic, having your own setup, and being a stay-at-home mom with quite an income and career.
If you’re looking at getting an online job, there are definitely plenty of opportunities these days. Some women love to work as freelancers and take advantage of the freelance platforms.
So, if you still aren’t sure which direction to take, below we’ll be taking a look at the fastest-growing online careers for women of today.
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Fastest Growing Online Careers for Women
Software Development
While there are many online careers popular these days, software development is probably the one that kicked things off. All developers work using a computer, and if you have a well-organized team, being in the office, or at home, even at the beach does not make much of a difference. Therefore, you can do this from home, while still being productive.
With the IT industry being one of the fastest-growing ones out there, it’s no surprise that companies are always on the lookout for developers. To make things even better, you don’t have to have years of experience in the industry.
If you’ve only started out a short time ago, many companies will still enjoy you working for them. Although some level of knowledge is also required, good communication skills and willingness to learn can take you far in the IT industry.
Online Tutoring
How many courses have you seen online that sell in the thousands, if not millions? Not everyone enjoys heading to lectures every day, and many people would actually prefer to take their lessons from the comfort of their own homes.
With the new COVID-19 situation, this might be the only way to take lessons for a good while, so if you have skills that you can teach, why not start working as an online tutor?
The best thing about this is that in most scenarios, you have complete freedom to organize your lectures as you see fit. Whether it’s duration, what you’ll teach, or how you’ll teach, it’s all up to you. And you can do this with a variety of skills, too. From development to chemistry to life skills and everyday things, there’s always someone who wants to learn something new.
Sure, you might find it a bit tricky until you become confident tutoring, however, eventually, you’ll find yourself looking for more people to do this with, and in many scenarios, the pay is pretty nice, too.
It’s a great way to earn a bit from all those skills you’ve gained throughout life and help someone out, while making money, of course!
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Affiliate Marketing
Contrary to popular belief, the world of affiliate marketing doesn’t require a lot of knowledge to get started. And also contrary to popular belief, you can make quite a profit. Getting started is pretty easy, and you can actually start slow and then expand if you find yourself good at it.
The main thing when starting with affiliate marketing is choosing a niche, or a set of products, that are high in demand, and you know a bit about.
You can then write about them (or hire someone to do that, once you’ve got things going well), and use your affiliate links to make a commission every time someone buys one of those products. The more expensive the products, the more you stand to make from each purchase.
One thing to note is that until your website picks up a bit, you might think the profits are low, but just keep going, and eventually, you’ll have money rolling in.
Transcription
If you have a good command of a certain language, and a bit of time on your hands, transcription is a great way to monetize those two things.
A lot of people, today more than ever, prefer reading to watching videos, which is why people who can transcribe those videos into text, are always in demand.
Transcription also sometimes requires you to do the same with audio files, too, and it all depends on what you’re comfortable with and what you like doing best. It’s an online career with flexible working hours – you have total control over it.
The one thing you won’t like at first is the fact that transcription is a tedious task. You’ll have to be very careful all the time, and you will have to double and triple-check to know that what you’re writing is absolutely correct. But once you find clients that appreciate this, you’ll find that it’s very much worth it.
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Start Today
Whatever it is that you prefer to do, or believe you are good at, you can use it to make money online. These days, all you need is to start working and making your way in the industry chosen.
With the myriad of companies and independent clients looking for freelancers and employees, you can choose a full-time or part-time job, whichever best suits your needs.
All of the mentioned above can help a stay-at-home mom make some money while taking care of her beloved children. It’s also great to try working in the roles mentioned if you are in need of a side-hustle to make some extra money each month. Remember, the first step is the hardest, after that each step will bring you money.