Many people have found themselves working from home this year since Covid-19 took effect. Some may, at some stage, return to the office life they once shared with others. Others may not.
It is becoming increasingly evident that many people will seek to continue working from home. Indeed, an estimated 30,000 people in the UK searched Google for “virtual jobs” in the month of June, clearly showing an appetite to shift their physical working environment towards a future “home office”.
The Guardian recently reported that “Homeworking has become a way of life for almost half of British workers, according to official figures that show a jump in the number of people working away from their office or factory.”
If remote working is to continue to rise and cause a major change in the way we work going forward, it’s worth checking out the different kinds of jobs that have a future online.
In this article we look at how you can fit into a remote world and check out what salaries you can expect.
Recently Resume.io put together an infographic which grouped 30 different professions into three separate categories based on a UK salary and makes for very interesting reading.
Below we take a look at the professions listed in the graph and how they can be carried out remotely alongside their salary as quoted in the UK. Plus we link to a list of related courses in Ireland for you to search should you wish to find out more about entering any of these professions and securing your future virtual job.
£40,000 to £50,000
Working our way from the top down, the virtual jobs listed in the top category brings with it an average annual earning of between £40,000 to £50,000.
Web Development leads the way alongside Software Development, Consultancy, E-commerce, Property Law, Accountancy, Animation, Clinical Research, Programming and PR Management.
A Web Developer can work from home developing websites for the Internet or an intranet (a private network). Take a look at related courses here.
A Software Developer builds the software programs that enables users to perform specific tasks on computer devices. This can easily be done remotely. Take a look at related courses here.
A Consultant can continue to give expert advice online in a particular area such as business, education, law, regulatory compliance, human resources, marketing, finance, health care, engineering, science, security, or any of many other specialized fields. Take a look at related courses here.
An E-commerce professional can electronically sell products online and launch their own e-commerce store. Take a look at related courses here.
A Property Lawyer can work virtually within the area of the law that governs the various forms of ownership in real property and personal property. Take a look at related courses here.
An accountant can performs accounting functions remotely such as audits or financial statement analysis. Take a look at related courses here.
An animator with the right software can continue to work from home. Take a look at related courses here.
A Clinical Researcher can work within the branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. Take a look at related courses here.
A programmer can write the code that brings software and apps to life. Take a look at related courses here.
A PR manager can create and maintain a favorable public image for their employer or client by communicating programs, accomplishments and/or points of view. Take a look at related courses here.
£30,000 to £40,000
The mid-tier selection of virtual jobs will get you a salary of £30-40,000.
Here we have Interpreters alongside Teachers, Writers, Auditing, Instructors, Conveyancers, Registered Nurses, Marketeers, Content Editors and Computer Support Specialists.
An Interpreter can work online translating orally from one language into another. Take a look at related courses here.
A Teacher can teach via Skype or by producing pre-recorded sessions. Take a look at related courses here.
A Writer can write books, articles, stories and more from home. Take a look at related courses here.
An Auditor can conduct an official financial inspection of a company or accounts. Take a look at related courses here.
An Instructor can create a YouTube or filming account and instruct others. Take a look at related courses here.
A Conveyancer can specialise online in the legal aspects of buying and selling property. Take a look at related courses here.
A Registered Nurse can assist with health insurers or health management companies remotely. Take a look at related courses here.
A Marketer can advertise or promote online goods, businesses, and clients. Take a look at related courses here.
A Content Editor can oversee formatting, style, and content of documents or articles of online content. Take a look at related courses here.
Computer Support Specialist can provide much-needed online technical assistance, support, and advice. Take a look at related courses here.
£30,000 to £35,000
Finally in the lower tier of salaries, we have Tutors, Editors, Baker, Copywriters, Proofreaders, Crafters, Estate Agents, PR Executives, Mortgage Advisors, HR advisors and journalists
A Tutor can get paid per hour to tutor students over the phone or on video. Take a look at related courses here.
An Editor can proofread, plan and present content to meet deadlines. Take a look at related courses here.
A Baker can start a catering business or sell goods to locals from home. Take a look at related courses here.
A Copywriter can write copy for advertisements or publicity material from home. Take a look at related courses here.
Proofreading – find and correct errors of text or art before it is printed or published online again can be done from home. Take a look at related courses here.
Crafter – make homemade products like jewelry or furniture and try your hand at selling. Take a look at related courses here.
An Estate Agent thanks to technology can show property without being there in person. Take a look at related courses here.
PR Executive can develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate communications to boost exposure. Take a look at related courses here.
A Mortgage Advisor can help clients find and apply for the right mortgage. Take a look at related courses here.
A HR Advisor can deliver a full range of human resource services remotely. Take a look at related courses here.
A Journalist can write at home for newspapers, magazines, or websites, or prepare news to broadcast. Take a look at related courses here.
