10 jobs you really can do from home
June 28, 2010 · Tagged with Career and Work
If you live in an isolated area, or can’t commute to a typical nine-to-five job for other reasons, you don’t have to sacrifice a successful career. The following ten jobs offer freelance and work-at-home options that allow you–with the right career training–to succeed from a home office.
1. Management analyst (average salary in 2009: $84,650)
An expert in a given industry or business area may earn a living advising other companies as a management analyst (or management consultant). These consultants work on a project basis and may work from a home office or commute to client sites. Management analysts often have a bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in a particular field.
2. Web developer (average salary in 2009: $70,930)
Web developers can create Web sites and Internet applications from any computer with the appropriate software, so they often perform project-based client work from home. Most Web developers have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, but an associate’s degree or certificate can also be sufficient.
3. Technical writer (average salary in 2009: $65,610)
Technical writers are communication specialists who translate technical subject matter into common, easy-to-follow language. They often write how-to guides, instruction manuals, and medical brochures. Many technical writers work from home offices, and they often hold a bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or another communications field.
4. Public relations specialist (average salary in 2009: $59,370)
Public relations specialists help companies and organizations build a positive relationship with the public–they write press releases, address media inquiries, and communicate with interest groups. A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field is required for entry-level public relations positions.
5. Interior designer (average salary in 2009: $51,990)
Interior designers combine principles of art, architecture, and spatial planning to design building interiors that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Many interior designers are self employed and work from home offices on a project basis. Before working on their own, interior designers generally earn an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in interior design and complete a design internship.