Many part-time computer jobs are online jobs. There are many, job agencies online, which post new work opportunities, from customer-service to surveys. Many online jobs are writing jobs, in which writers earn money writing articles, reviews, marketing materials, and other items for clients. This job is more specifically known as freelance writing because writers do their work on commission for different clients. That is, they do not work on a fixed basis as full-time writers. Nor do they necessarily have professional writing experience. In fact, many freelance writers write articles about their hobbies, recent experiences, and personal advice. Others write articles based on research they perform for a client.
There are many online ''markets,'' that list writing opportunities on a daily basis. Most jobs list payment is a certain amount per word count, while other jobs pay a set amount per hour. For instance, a review for a marketing product may pay $12 for a 1,000-word article, while an advice article may pay $15 per hour.
Another popular at-home job is tax auditing. This part-time job calls for accounting professionals to examine a business’s tax information and prepare tax statements at certain times of the year. For instance, a tax auditor will prepare quarterly tax returns and send them to the local, state, and federal government. This auditor may also communicate with government tax authorities to avoid their investigation into the business. Unlike freelance writing, this position demands a professional level of tax-accounting experience. This professional experience enables auditors to draft tax statements in coherence with generalized accounting principles. Moreover, many auditing recruiters demand extensive education, especially the designation of Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In addition, tax auditors often have to be self-employed accountants, even if they work from home. In contrast, freelance writers work on commission.
Data entry jobs make up a large percentage of part time work from home jobs. Many data-entry jobs consist of filling out surveys for a company. Millions, of retail companies perform surveys, and have traditionally, hired people on-site to make survey calls. Now, they are administering online surveys in order to cut down on their operating costs, while giving many people extra money.
Unlike auditing, survey taking requires no specialized education or certification, only a computer and basic typing skills. Yet, those who want to fill out surveys will often work hard to find legitimate data-entry companies on the Internet. Luckily, there are websites that have databases of legitimate online survey companies. Two such websites are ''Survey Scout'' and ''Express Paid Surveys,'' both come with membership fees. Besides surveys, these sites also have entire databases for writing product reviews, participating in focus groups, doing mystery shopping, and conducting phone surveys. Legitimate data-entry companies have a customer-service staff as well as no large entry fees and other hidden costs. Legitimate companies also offer 60-day or 90-day money-back guarantee.
Other data-entry jobs include working as a part-time administrative assistant or data-entry clerk for a company. Typically, a company provides the assistant with data to be entered into the computer, such as the company’s Intranet system. For example, an administrative assistant for an insurance company will type insurance information into the company’s Intranet program. This assistant may also do research on insurance claims and notify the insurance company of any inconsistencies. Unlike many commission-based online jobs, these jobs are often hourly, paying an average of $10 per hour. These jobs may also require a minimum typing speed as well as previous data-entry experience in a certain field, along with proficiency in programs such as Microsoft Office.
Besides data-entry jobs, there are also online tutoring companies that hire online tutors to help students with their coursework and study for exams. These companies work by allowing students to submit a homework problem that is troubling them, and then connect with a tutor who can provide help. Many tutoring services operate as 24-hours online ''hotlines,'' hiring enough tutors who are available round the clock, so that students can receive prompt assistance.
Naturally, legitimate online tutoring jobs require a more extensive application process, including aptitude exams for the subjects on which tutors claim expertise. Potential tutors also go through personal background checks. However, people who feel strong enough in a school subject may find a steady source of income through online tutoring, with the added satisfaction of helping students achieve academic excellence.
