- The need for remote jobs is continuing to grow.
- Job service website Flexjobs conducted an analysis of over 50 industries to find which ones were experiencing the most growth.
- In fields like marketing, ecommerce, and graphic design, remote job listings have grown over 25{c25493dcd731343503a084f08c3848bd69f9f2f05db01633325a3fd40d9cc7a1} since the pandemic.
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Even after workers can go back into the office, remote work will still be a major part of life for many.
CEOs from Apple’s Tim Cook to Twitter’s Jack Dorsey have indicated that they will allow workers the flexibility to work remotely even after employees return to the office.
And, for many remote workers, that’s a good thing: a survey released by Job service website FlexJobs found that 61{c25493dcd731343503a084f08c3848bd69f9f2f05db01633325a3fd40d9cc7a1} of workers view remote work favorably, citing factors like more flexibility and time to focus.
But some types of roles are better suited for remote work than others.
FlexJobs analyzed more than 50 industries in its database to determine the fastest growing types of remote work.
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“Because of the unprecedented focus on remote work, we’ve seen a big increase in people looking for jobs that let them work from home, as well as more companies than ever allowing remote work and hiring for remote positions across a variety of fields,” Sara Sutton, founder and CEO of FlexJobs, said in a press release.
These are the types of remote jobs that have grown more than 25{c25493dcd731343503a084f08c3848bd69f9f2f05db01633325a3fd40d9cc7a1} since March and are likely to continue to see growth into 2021, according to FlexJobs. The job categories are organized in order from most to least growth.
1. Marketing
These are jobs in sales, advertising, and public relations. Marketing roles help to promote a company’s services or product to potential clients.
Examples of remote marketing roles: content marketer, marketing operations specialist, market research specialist
Find remote marketing job listings here.
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2. Administrative
Administrative workers manage the day-to-day dealings of an office — even remote offices — with tasks including communication processing, managing projects, or handling financial matters.
Examples of remote administrative roles: executive assistant, policy typist, administrative assistant
Find remote administrative job listings here.
3. HR and recruiting
Human resources workers help to connect people with new jobs, and to support the employees who are already in their roles. People working in HR or recruiting might also specialize in certain aspects of the role, like benefits administration or compensation.
Since the onset of the pandemic, a new type of HR role has even emerged: companies like Facebook and Quora have started to seek out directors of remote work to ensure that their companies can operate successfully from home.
Examples of remote HR and recruiting roles: recruiter, human resources data analyst
Find remote HR and recruiting job listings here.
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4. Accounting and finance
Accounting and finance involves organizing financial records, assisting with tax preparation, and working with accounts payable and receivable.
Examples of remote accounting and finance roles: staff accountant, book keeper
Find remote accounting and finance job listings here.
5. Graphic design
Graphic designers create content for companies to communicate ideas and solve problems. They work on everything from website formatting to graphics for billboards and logos.
Examples of remote graphic design roles: brand designer, experience designer
Find remote graphic design job listings here.
6. Customer service
Customer service works provide support and information to consumers or company clients. They answer questions and address concerns, often via telephone or a digital portal, which makes the role particularly easy to take on remotely.
Examples of remote customer service roles: customer support representative, patient navigator
Find remote customer service job listings here.
7. Writing
While there’s a range of writing roles across industries, writers generally create written materials for audiences. The type of writing they might engage in varies depending on the field they work in, and could include anything from creating website content to writing advertisement copy.
Examples of remote writing roles: medical writer, social media relationships manager, mortgage reporter
Find remote writing job listings here.
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8. Mortgage and real estate
Real estate and mortgage facilitate the buying or selling of a property. People who work in this field can help clients understand various aspects of the process.
Examples of remote mortgage and real estate roles: mortgage loan processor, transfer coordinator
Find remote mortgage and real estate job listings here.
9. Internet and e-commerce
Internet and e-commerce roles have experienced rapid growth since the pandemic because of the tools they offer people to live and work remotely. Online companies like Shopify and GoDaddy have benefitted from the rise of remote work, and there is a demand for a range of jobs to meet this growth, from information technology to web development.
Examples of remote internet and ecommerce roles: search engine optimization manager, email marketing specialist
Find remote internet and e-commerce job listings here.
10. Project management
Project managers help their companies complete their ongoing projects by coordinating the requirements, schedules, budgets, and other aspects of production.
Examples of remote project management roles: program manager, contracting specialist manager
