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What remote work jobs are in demand in the new COVID word?

What remote work jobs are in demand in the new COVID word?

Suddenly 51% of employed began working from home. Here are the 20 most popular work-from-home job titles in USA during 2020.

More than eight months have passed since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic. Hundreds of millions of people have lived through lockdowns. Many have made the abrupt shift to working from home; millions have lost jobs. The future looks uncertain. We don’t know when, or if, our societies might return to normal – or what kind of scars the pandemic will leave.

Before COVID-19, remote work was already increasing in popularity. In 2018, 3.6% of U.S. workers worked remotely at least half the time, and remote work has soared 159% since 2005, according to FlexJobs.

Then, COVID happened and suddenly 51% of employed began working from home. Here are the 20 most popular work-from-home job titles in 2020, with salaries from PayScale:

1. Accountant
Average salary: $51,000

According to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of accountants and auditors will grow faster than the average for all occupations, at a rate of about 10% from 2016 to 2026.

2. Engineer
Average salary: $85,000

In general, engineers use science, technology and math to design everything from machines to computer software to equipment. Engineering contains a lot of different specialties, including aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, petroleum, mechanical, software and more.

3. Teacher
Average salary: $45,500

Whether it’s one-on-one tutoring to supplement home schooling or professors lecturing over Zoom to larger classes.

4. Writer
Average salary: $49,500

Many companies are looking for writers who can create content, including digital articles, marketing copy for their websites, blog posts or technical manuals.

5. Consultant
Average salary: $87,000

If you have years of experience in fields like education, health care, government services, IT, engineering or other fields, you may be able to work as a consultant to companies that are looking for areas where they can improve or problem-solve.

6. Program manager
Average salary: $52,000

A program manager oversees a company’s tasks and projects and strategically coordinates individual initiatives. Some of their responsibilities might include leading planning meetings, reviewing project plans and coordinating with other departments.

7. Project manager
Average salary: $74,000

Project managers are responsible for guiding a project from start to finish. They keep tabs on deadlines, budgets and delegate taste and track results. Several fields including construction, finance, IT and health care need project managers.

8. Customer service representative
Average salary: $38,800

As e-commerce has skyrocketed amid COVID-19, many companies are in need of customer service representatives. In this common WFH job, you assist customers, place orders or reservations and problem solve over the phone, email or chat.

9. Business development manager
Average salary: $73,000

These managers are tasked with increasing a company’s earnings by writing proposals, making sales pitches, and finding and following up on leads.

10. Account manager / Account executive
Average salary: $54,300

Account managers and executives are in charge of maintaining and growing relationships with clients and customers. You’ll find this job title in many sales jobs, but also advertising and public relations firms hire account executives.

11. Recruiter
Average salary: $50,000

In this job, you help companies find top-notch, qualified candidates for open roles. You might be in charge of writing the job postings, conducting interviews and helping companies onboard new employees.

12. Sales representative
Average salary: $49,800

Those who excel in this role are often finding new sales leads and make work in a B2B role which requires building relationships for long-term contracts.

13. Web developer
Average salary: $59,700

Web developers design and create websites. Not only are they responsible for the look of the site, but also its technical aspects. Education requirements for web developers range from high school diploma to bachelor’s degree, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the job outlook is strong as this industry is projected to grow by 8 percent between 2019 and 2029.

14. Medical coder
Average salary: $42,300

Different from a medical biller, medical coders read and analyse patient’s medical charts and categorize diagnoses and procedures by using a national classification system.

15. Territory sales manager
Average salary: $64,000

This is a popular remote job that often requires travel in a specific region the manager oversees. Territory sales managers are responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships, setting and meeting sales goals to increase company’s revenue and creating sales strategies.

16. Nurse
Average salary: $64,500

Telehealth platforms are booming, which has created a demand for nurses to visit with patients over the phone, videoconferencing, messaging and email, answering questions and providing advice.

17. Data analyst
Average salary: $60,500

By collecting data, analysing it and spotting patterns, data analysts can help companies make decisions. Data analysts work in a variety of fields, including the health-care industry, marketing, insurance, with credit bureaus, and at tech firms.

18. Editor
Average salary: $52,000

The scope of editor roles has grown and often includes writing headlines, selecting images to go along with content, promoting content on social media and understanding SEO strategies.

19. Case manager
Average salary: $40,800

Often found in health care and legal fields, case managers work to understand patient or client needs and help connect them with resources. This might include providing education and guidance or advocating for them.

20. UX/UI designer
Average salary: $74,000

Designers in this growing field focus on how users interact with a product. Whether they are creating apps, websites, or software programs, the goal is to make their products intuitive for users.

If your company is thinking of incorporating one of this jobs to the company, but you do not have neither the money nor the time to deal with all the the structure required to employ staff: we have a solution for you!

Avoid the need of incorporating a local entity and the related costs: legal advisory and notary services, bookkeeping costs, taxes for the local entity, maintenance of a legal representative for the local company, intercompany related issues.

Hiring an EOR gives the client’s company the opportunity to manage their time more efficiently and effectively. So, if you want to find new markets, lower risks, facilitate an acquisition and simplify things and costs: EOR is the answer.

Contact us: Roots EOR

Diego Mourelos

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