Jobs where you work from home come in many forms including:
You have more control over the first two categories. For the final one, these roles fall into two categories:
- Positions that can be done from home
- Positions that are designed to be done from home
While many people look for roles in the second category, it can also be beneficial to consider roles that are not intended to be done from home but are able to be. Some companies have processes in place that allow employees to do work offsite. Even if a position is posted as being onsite, it is worth exploring work from home options, even if it is just part-time or in an emergency.
For more ideas on how to secure a job working from home once you have found one, review our Conducting a Job Search section and our Job Search on-demand tutorial.