Work Form Home Jobs

Tips for Finding the Best Work From Home Jobs

1. Remember these keywords - 'completely distributed’ or '100% distributed' company" - and search for them.

Research “completely distributed” or “100% distributed” companies, and you’ll find a list of organizations that don’t even have the main office. Their employees work from different locations all around the world. While many of these businesses are start-ups, others are established, medium and large companies - and all offer remote employment opportunities. Bookmark their “Careers” pages and check in regularly.

2. Use job search engines dedicated to WFH jobs.

Though you can always search the mainstream engines with the keyword “work from home,” job search engines like FlexJobs are teeming with remote opportunities, and are vetted to ensure the quality and the legitimacy of the position.

FlexJobs especially is a great resource to find telecommuting positions with established companies like Aetna, Amazon, Microsoft, Dell and many more, whereas WorkRemote.ly tends to focus more on the start-up, tech scene. 

3. Tap your local market.

In some cases, employers are more willing to hire remote or work-from-home staff if they know that their employees are physically accessible if absolutely necessary.

This is especially true with freelance or contract positions. Filter local listings with keywords like “remote,” “flexible location,” or “work-from-home.” 

If the listing doesn’t specify a location and the job sounds like it could be done remotely, you could always ask if remote work is an option. Though keep in mind, this could jeopardize your chances of getting the job, so if you really want the job regardless of whether or not WFH is allowed, it may be best to hold off on the question.