You really want to work from home in your pjs, huh?
After spending almost 10 years working at CareerBuilder.com (Yes…people actually work there), I often get asked a ton of career related questions. It’s great because it’s part of what I do as a life and career coach, so I’m happy to help in any way I can.
Today, while I was hanging out in a private FB group (hosted by Rosetta Thurman of Happy Black Woman) full of amazing women, I saw that someone posed a question I am often asked. The question was, “Does anyone know of any legit work at home jobs?”
In my former life, I managed the accounts, worked with the HR teams, and helped create ads for many of the nations top companies who provide work-at-home opportunities.
So, I’m going allow this blog post to serve as the “Do you know of any legit work from home jobs” answer. This way I can just send a link or tell people to come check out my blog.
Here are a list of legit work from home jobs that I know aren’t scams because I’ve worked with these companies in some capacity:
1. Alpine Access / SYKES
2. Alorica
3. Convergys
4. American Express
5. Concur (They don’t advertise jobs as work from home, but they often post jobs that are eligible for working remotely.)
6. Teletech
7. Percepta
8. CenturyLink
Also, while digging up some information to supplement what I do know, I came across a couple of amazing articles that have so much great information and tips.
The first resource, Clark Howard’s article on finding work from home jobs, is rich with information. He’s a amazing and trustworhty. I actually met him a few years ago and he carries the energy of wanting to always serve people. He’s always serving so much goodness. His list of legit opportunities actually had some of the companies I used to work with. That just proves to you that I know what I’m talking about here. (SMILE!) You can access his list here. He also offers great tips on how to identify scams.
The second resource is from About.com. There’s an article that lays out a ton of information on other work from home jobs. You can access that here.
One thing I will tell you is, if you are being asked to pay anything upfront, don’t do it. Keep it moving. Very few of the legit companies might ask you to cover the cost of your background check (I believe SYKES still does), but that’s it. Also, sometimes scammers can get jobs posted to legit job sites like INDEED, MONSTER, and CAREERBUILDER. Just because it’s posted there doesn’t always mean it’s legit. I know how these sites work and I would strongly encourage to use your best judgement. If it doesn’t feel legit, it probably isn’t. These sites sometimes take a few days or weeks before they even catch the scammers.
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When you’re searching Google for work from home jobs, make sure you’re using words like “virtual,” “remote,” or “flexible / flex,” or “home-based” jobs. Keep an eye out for companies that are in the BPO or Business Process Outsourcing industry.
More and more companies are understanding that attracting top talent often means creating remote jobs, so don’t limit yourself to BPOs. You can find remote opportunities for all kinds of companies…non-profits, SaaS companies, clothing designers, etc…
Also, keep in mind that a lot of companies offer more than just work from home customer service jobs. You can look for admin support, sales, and account management jobs, too.
I wish you well with your job hunt.
Connect with me on Facebook or LinkedIn and let me know if this helped you in any way.
I’ve recently been considering looking into work from home jobs. I’ve worked in education most of my working life and my current situation is pretty unstable, so I definitely need some new options! I will definitely check this out!
Genn, there are a ton of options out there. You could probably find a lot of great options for you especially since you’ve been a teacher. You already possess great skills that companies look for in remote workers. Good luck!
WOW thank you so very much for the information!
You’re welcome, Natasha! Good luck in your search! Share with your friends and family, too!
Awesome! I’m glad it helped, Sherry!
I actually witnessed a friend go through this. Everything you shared is well needed information because unfortunately too many others are also falling into scams when it comes to searching for work from home jobs. Thanks for sharing this information.
Tandee, that’s exactly why I wrote it. I heard crazy stories from people and I just KNEW the scammers are taking advantage of too many.
My career is medical but I’m looking forward to ca career change due to burnout which is very serious.Mentally, I feel distraught and looking forward to learning something new. I’m also looking for companies who are willing to offer training. I’m unsure of my resume due to some gaps in my past due to family illness. I love Clark Howard for his knowledge and listens to him intently. Looking for all the help I can get at this point. This was GREAT! Thanks so much for the info!
Rhonda,
Thanks for reading and I’m so glad this could help. You know, a lot of people don’t understand how VALUABLE they are to a business and that’s where they go wrong in their job search. Instead of standing in our power and KNOWING what we have to offer we tend to beat ourselves up over job gaps, lay offs, and bad performance reviews (someone else’s opinion of you). It’s my privilege to take this opportunity to remind you that YOU ARE VALUABLE to any organization. You just have to get clear on what company & job is best for you right now. Once you do that, you can tailor your cover letter, resume, and job search strategy accordingly. I offer a free Clarity Chat. If you’re interested, book a call with me by visiting http://bit.ly/worklifedreams