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FlexJobs Names 25 Remote Side Jobs Now Hiring

Career coaches share top tips for having a successful side hustle

Boulder, CO, March 15, 2022––Between the Great Resignation, rising inflation rates, and economic uncertainty related to the ongoing pandemic, many U.S. workers are interested in taking on side jobs to close income gaps, boost savings, and find greater financial security. At the same time, they now place a greater value on the ability to work flexibly. Fortunately, the rise of remote work has created more opportunities than ever for people to find lucrative and flexible side gigs that can help them earn money while working from home. To support job seekers and demonstrate the wide selection of side jobs that can be done remotely, FlexJobs has identified 25 great side hustles for remote workers to consider. The jobs are fully remote, actively hiring, and are open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. 

“The pandemic forever changed how, when, and where we work, leading many people to tap into their transferable skills, interests, or hobbies for side jobs, or even as possible career paths,” said Sara Sutton, Founder and CEO of FlexJobs. “We hope this healthy list of work-from-home side jobs helps professionals connect to the many opportunities available in today’s market,” Sutton concluded.

A “side job” can be performed on a part-time, seasonal, or occasional basis. They are great options to help close income between jobs, get exposed to new industries or career paths, grow professional networks, transition to retirement, or pursue passions.
The below side jobs:

• Are fully remote
• Have active job listings
• Are open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S.
• Span a variety of industries and career levels

Average hourly salary information from Payscale included.

1. Bookkeeper—$18/hour
2. Career Coach—$19/hour
3. Curriculum Writer—$29/hour
4. Copy Editor—$19/hour
5. Customer Service Representative—$14/hour
6. Editor—$20/hour
7. Executive Assistant—$21/hour
8. Graphic Designer—$18/hour
9. Health Coach—$20/hour
10. Interpreter—$20/hour
11. Lead Generation Specialist—$15/hour
12. Medical Coder—$19/hour
13. Online ESL Teacher—$20/hour
14. Project Manager—$26/hour
15. Proofreader—$18/hour
16. Recruiter—$19/hour
17. Resume Writer—$19/hour
18. Search Engine Evaluator—$19/hour
19. Social Media Manager—$16/hour
20. Tech Support—$19/hour
21. Test Prep Instructor—$18/hour
22. Travel Consultant—$19/hour
23. Tutor—$18/hour
24. Virtual Assistant—$16/hour
25. Writer—$21/hour

Before starting a new side hustle, FlexJobs’ career coaching team advises job seekers to ask themselves the below questions to ensure they’re making the right career move.

How much time will it cost me?
Before jumping into freelancing or working side jobs, do a self-audit to determine how much time is truly available for it. First, decide how much time will be devoted to the side hustle, then where it will fit into one’s schedule, and if applicable, how it will affect any other jobs. This will help to avoid overscheduling down the road.

What are my skills?
Job seekers should keep a list of their best transferable skills for the work they’d like to do. Some qualities of a great freelancer/entrepreneur include self-motivation, strong communication, organization, knowledge of––or a willingness to learn––the ins and outs of business practices like accounting and marketing, the ability to work well independently, and being comfortable with uncertainty.

What’s the market like?
Know the market for the type of work and identify fields that are particularly strong in hiring for freelance or gig work, such as computer & IT, HR & recruiting, editing, writing, proofreading, and accounting & finance.
Additionally, FlexJobs’ career experts suggest that professionals keep the following five tips top of mind for remote side jobs.

1. Seek Support—It can be helpful to lean on personal and professional networks for support, especially when just starting out in a remote side hustle. Additionally, it’s smart to leverage online resources or consider meeting with a career coach to talk through any questions or concerns.

2. Test the Waters—Before committing to a job and realizing it’s not a good fit, try getting a firsthand account of what the industry is like. Informational interviews are an excellent way to help shed light on what it’s really like to work in a certain field.

3. List Out & Determine Needed Skills—Identify and list out the skills that are transferable to the work you’d like to do. Freelancers or job seekers starting a side hustle should also put together a plan of how they’ll successfully complete any necessary or required education.

4. Rebrand—Job seekers should refocus their LinkedIn profiles to be more relevant to the side work they’re seeking. Be sure to include key transferable skills, technology proficiencies, and an updated profile picture aligned with the industry.

5. Watch Out for Red Flags—After starting a new side job, it's helpful to know and avoid red flags, like not having a clear plan for a project fee, dealing with a difficult point person, and ever-changing endpoints.
For more information, please visit www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/remote-side-jobs-done-from-home-hiring-now/ or contact Kathy Gardner at kgardner@flexjobs.com.