Now more than ever is the right time to check on jobs that you can easily do at home. Whether you are a mom, a college student or someone who want to work from home indefinitely, these online jobs can be your way to earn extra, or it can be a career you can pursue. 

 

We have listed a few easy work-from-home jobs that might work for you:

 

• Data Entry 

 

Data Entry is simply entering data into a system. Typically, you will need to deal with Google Apps or Microsoft Office, or other tools depending on the tasks. For example, a keyboard with a number pad will be significant for when you deal with number-related tasks. If you can easily follow instructions, can type efficiently, have good attention to detail, and you dig routine work, then you are perfect for this job. 

There is not much of a challenge with Data Entry as you would probably be doing the same thing every time. To give you a better grasp of what the job entails, below is a list of tasks you would likely be doing: 

• • Organizing files
  • Data input into a database 
  • Checking if the information on the database are correct 

 

• Transcription

 

If you are a great listener and have fast typing skills, then you have checked the major requirements for a transcriptionist. 

Transcriptionists listen to audio recordings then convert them into written documents. The documents are usually legal, medical, and educational materials. Typically, a transcriptionist needs to type at least 50 wpm (words per minute), but at times they are required to type 60-70 words per minute. 

You don’t need a lot of equipment to get started working as a transcriptionist. You only need a good computer that can play audio files and a working headset. Companies will sometimes provide you with transcription software. 

 

Here is a more detailed job description for transcriptionist: 

• • Creating accurately written documents of either audio or video recordings.
  • Review and check transcriptions to ensure accuracy. 
  • Excellent typing speed with attention to details such as grammar and punctuations. 

 

• Writing 

 

If you have a knack for writing, then you are going to love this online job. There are different types of writing you can choose from, depending on the style you prefer.

For example, you can write letters or documents, legal documents, and sales copies for product and marketing purposes. You can also write content for blogs and social media, ghostwriting, or even script writing. 

 

Here are the necessary skills you need before you jump into writing:

• • It would help if you had a good understanding of grammar and constructing clear sentences. 
  • Attention to detail like flow and readability. 

 

We have categorized the jobs above as easy because they do not need a lot of requirements or vast experience to get started. You only need a computer, internet connection, and basic skills.

 

If you want to begin your online career and want to start with easy tasks, look for jobs similar to what we’ve listed above. There are plenty of online platforms that cater to single-task jobs.

 

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