Working from home is a convenient way to bring in income. People who work from home enjoy the benefits of not having to commute, they can create a flexible schedule and enjoy a comfortable environment.
However, it can be challenging to find stay at home work. Not only is this work in demand, there are also plenty of scammers out there. It can be difficult to determine what offers are coming from legit companies.
This article will provide information on companies that are hiring for work at home positions. Hopefully this will make it easier for you to discover great opportunities while minimizing the likelihood that you encounter scam artists.
Alorica
Alorica is an award winning company that provides call center outsourcing solutions. Those who work for the company will need to have some basic equipment including the following:
- A PC with the latest version of Windows and a minimum RAM of 2 GB or higher
- A headset
- A minimum internet speed of 2 MBPS upload/download
- An internet connection through DSL, cable or Fiber Optic
Alorica provides paid training but employees will be responsible for providing their own background check. Pay is minimum wage or $10 an hour.
Amazon
Amazon has tons or work from home positions available including customer service, sales, marketing, operations, HR, product management and software development. Positions pay an average of $15 an hour but salaries will vary depending on the position you are hired for.
Although Amazon is a reliable company, there are a lot of scammers out there who advertise fake jobs that claim to be Amazon positions. To avoid falling prey to scams, go directly to the company’s web site to apply.
Door Dash
Door Dash, this food delivery business is getting more popular by the day. Although delivery drivers will be required to be out in the field, there are several work at home positions available through the company including regional account sales representative and regional account sales executive.
Chegg Tutors
The education industry is one that can be easily taken online as many teachers can work with their students via virtual platforms. Chegg Tutors is just one of the many companies that are hiring virtual tutors.
Tutors will be able to make their own schedules and pay rates start at $20 per hour. There are many subjects available through the site including old standbys like calculus, biology and computer science but teachers will also have the opportunity to teach more diverse subjects like astrophysics and zoology.
Git Hub
Git Hub is a global company that provides hosting for software development version control using Git. It is a subsidiary of Microsoft.
The company is currently hiring program managers to help its international expansion. These positions require the creation of plans and collaborations with associates worldwide.
Applicants will need 5 or more years of experience with program management and corporate structuring. They must also have the ability to work with minimal management oversight.
The position pays around $100,000 annually.
Phillips
Philips is a hardware and software company hiring for customer advocate and complaint positions that can be done remotely. To qualify, you will need a BA in science, engineering, finance, business administration or a related field. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software tools.
The company would prefer a Dec. 2019 graduate but will also consider those who graduated in 2020.
Compensation is $17 – $19 an hour.
U Haul
U Haul is an established company that is known for providing rental trucks that are ideal for moving. They are currently hiring work from home positions including customer service, sales, reservations and roadside assistance. To apply you must be at least 16 and be enrolled in school or have a GED or diploma.
Pay starts at minimum wage or $10 an hour.
United Health Group
Today, many people are choosing to take their healthcare needs online whenever possible. To this end, there is a demand for online nurses.
Nurses who wish to pursue a work from home career will need an RN license and 3 or more years of experience in a clinic or in managed care. They will be working on MST part of the year and PST the other part of the year.
The position is also only being offered to those who live in certain states. Check United Health Group’s web site for more details.
In additional to virtual nurses, UHG is also hiring tele-therapists, registered nurse coordinators, senior clinical administrative coordinators and telephonic RN case managers.
K12
K12 is a homeschooling program where students get their education via an online platform. Most teachers will be able to teach from the comfort of their own home.
At this point the company is not hiring for primary teaching positions. However, positions that do have openings include the following.
- Student Support Advisor
- Enrollment Consultant
- Director, Strategic Initiatives
- Student Support Advisor
- Middle School General Education Substitute Teacher
West Coast University
If you are interested in teaching and have the qualifications to do so at a college level, West Coast University is hiring instructors. The position requires teachers to make sure the university meets compliance standard for programmatic accreditation and or licensing. They will be responsible for educating students in health care and related fields.
Teaching positions are only available to those residing in certain states. Check their web site for more details.
Work at Home Vintage Experts
WAHVE is a unique staffing company in that it provides opportunities to pre-retirees, i.e., those that are 50 or over, who want to continue working. It offers remote working situations for those who fall into this category.
The service offers job opportunities in the fields of accounting, human resources and insurance. The application process is extensive and requires several phone interviews which helps WAHVE determine what company their applicants are best suited for. There are no hidden costs associated with the program.
Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is a multinational media company that provides expertise in the fields of intelligence and technology. They have several remote positions available in the fields of project management, sales and business operations, customer service and more. Salaries vary depending on the position.
Crowdstrike
While technology has provided convenient ways to communicate and function, it also leaves us vulnerable to online scammers. It is for this reason that there is a greater need for cybersecurity.
Crowdstrike is a cybersecurity platform that ranked as one of the 50 smartest companies by the MIT Technology Review. The company is currently hiring for remote regional sales manager positions.
Working Solutions
Working Solutions is a staffing company that specializes in finding jobs for people looking for work from home positions. The company was founded in 1996 and is known for providing clients with legitimate work in the fields of consumer service, healthcare, travel, retail and more.
Flex Jobs has ranked Working Solutions as one of the Top 100 Companies with Remote Jobs for four years in a row. In addition to finding jobs for their clients, they also provide free job training through a program called Working Solutions University.
The company is currently hiring in all states except California, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington.
If you are looking for a work from home position, it’s important to start with a company you can trust. These are just some of the legitimate companies that have remote positions available in their corporations. Which interest you the most?
