{"id":15668,"date":"2020-12-28T09:24:30","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T09:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=15668"},"modified":"2021-04-09T14:43:58","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T13:43:58","slug":"guide-best-work-from-home-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/guide-best-work-from-home-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget The Office: Guide to The Best Work From Home Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not so long ago, working from home was something only a handful of lucky people could do. But in today\u2019s cloud-based digital environment, that\u2019s no longer the case. Working remotely is easier than ever in our constantly connected world. With endless work from home job opportunities, allowing us to log in and stay productive online, virtually anyone can start a career from their kitchen table.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You could take your chances as a dedicated freelancer, find a new job working remotely for a company, or pick up some part time projects alongside a more traditional job. So, if you are thinking about making the jump, forget the office and set about finding your perfect at home job. Here is RingCentral\u2019s guide to the best jobs to do while working from home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditional office jobs with work from home options<\/b><\/h2>\n

There are lots of jobs which were once considered to be office-only, but now offer reliable working from home options right here in the UK. With working from home technologies such as RingCentral\u2019s <\/span>Remote Support<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>you can now be part of an effective work-from-home team with all the communications technology you need to collaborate \u2013 wherever you are in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few traditional office jobs which you can now do from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inbound customer service<\/b><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t need to commute to a bustling call centre<\/a> to support customers anymore. Customer service assistants now have the option to work at home thanks to <\/span>cloud-based platforms<\/span><\/a> and UCaaS<\/a> tools like team messaging and video communications. Your business can give you a dedicated number that you can answer from your <\/span>home office<\/span><\/a>, with calls directed by AI and skills-based routing, making sure you are the best agent to handle the call efficiently and effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n

Social media and web chat assistance<\/b><\/h3>\n

As well as inbound calls, customer service agents can be responsible for handling live web chat and inbound social media too. If you are managing web chats while working from home, our <\/span>digital engagement platform<\/span><\/a> gives you a presence across most social sites and digital tools, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It also aggregates messages from all digital channels together, making it easier to respond \u2013 whatever channel you are on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sales and outbound customer service<\/b><\/h3>\n

Similar to being an inbound customer service representative, there are plenty of home opportunities in generating sales and providing an outbound call service for companies online. This might involve cold-calling potential customers and presenting demonstrations to clients online through video conferencing tools and chat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to know how to persuade people to be effective in this job, and it\u2019s also worth having plenty of experience talking to people before considering a sales job online. However, RingCentral\u2019s <\/span>outbound customer service tools<\/span><\/a> can help, providing you with an outbound auto dialler<\/a> and even sales campaign managers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Financial accounting<\/b><\/h3>\n

Accountancy is becoming a particularly popular field for those who prefer to work from home. With so much <\/span>communications technology<\/span><\/a> available for things like sorting through expense reports and calculating income, there\u2019s no need for a physical office anymore as long as you have a laptop or smartphone. You can even host meetings with your clients over the web.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paralegal<\/b><\/h3>\n

Paralegals offer support to attorneys, lawyers and solicitors. As a paralegal, you can offer your services online and provide plenty of guidance, all from your home office. In today\u2019s busy landscape, people don\u2019t always have time to arrange an appointment with a lawyer in person. So going online offers a fast, reliable way to get legal advice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Consultancy\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a consultant, you sell your knowledge on a specific topic to people all around the world, whether it\u2019s TikTok marketing or Pay Per Click advertising. Companies often work with freelance consultants to make sure that they have the right strategy in place for business growth. Consultancy is especially great if you\u2019re looking to move from something full-time to part-time work with a flexible schedule \u2013 all from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Virtual assistant<\/b><\/h3>\n

With a multitude of tools for collaboration and communication available online, it\u2019s easy to build a career as a virtual assistant (VA). As a VA you perform clerical and administrative tasks on behalf of the people you work for. This could mean scheduling meetings, dealing with phone calls, typing up reports, and sending emails. VAs often also help with social media management, such as scheduling tweets and Facebook posts.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re excellent at organisation, this could be a great job for you. The role often comes with a competitive salary \u2013 and since you\u2019re remote, you may be able to secure a London-level wage whilst living in a significantly cheaper part of the country.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t