10 Jobs that allow you to work from home

In the UK, many of us are now working from home in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While not everyone has enjoyed their time working from home, others have found the experience to have been highly beneficial to their work/life balance.  

Many have found working from home to have helped improve concentration and focus, as working from home affords workers more control over their schedules and working environments. 

If you wish to continue working from home even after COVID-19, you might be interested in pursuing a career in which you can easily work from home permanently.  

In this article, we will explore the 10-best work-from-home jobs and discuss the pros and cons of working from home.   

What job roles are suitable for working from home? 

e-Careers offers a wide range of courses that can help you access the best work-from-home jobs out there. Listed below are a few key subjects that you can study if you are interested in learning more about the different work from home jobs that are available.  

Bookkeeping - Bookkeeping can be a highly flexible career path for the right candidate. As a bookkeeper, you can operate as a freelancer, which will provide you with the opportunity to work wherever you want. View our complete range of bookkeeping courses here. 

Accountancy - Many accountancy jobs can be done on a flexible basis, so you will likely be able to work from home for at least some of the time. View our accountancy courses now.  

Financial Services - Similarly, many financial services professionals can now work from home instead of being fully office-based. e-Careers offers qualifications such as CeMAP Mortgage Advisor training and financial trading courses.  

Administration - With 21st-century technology at your disposal, there is no reason for administration staff to be fully office-based. A qualification in Microsoft Office can be highly useful to those looking to gain an administration role.  

Business Analysis - Working from home permanently is a possibility for many professionals working in business analysis. Business Analysts work alongside organisations to help improve the overall performance of the business. If this sounds like a good option for you, visit our range of business analysis courses.  

Digital Marketing - Digital marketing is a great career path for those interested in working from home. Many digital marketing teams operate on a ‘remote first’ basis and working from home at times is possible within most companies. Read more about our digital marketing courses here.  

IT (including IT Support, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and Networking) – Many IT companies will likely continue to work remotely long after the pandemic is over, as most of the IT roles are a great fit for those looking to work from home. e-Careers offers a wide range of IT courses so you can be sure that you choose the role that works best for you. Whether you are interested in Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Networking or IT Project Management, we have you covered.  

Studying for a new career while working can be challenging, but there are ways you can make this process as productive and hassle-free as possible. Check out our guide to studying for professional qualifications whilst working for tips.  

How to find jobs that support remote working 

With home/remote working becoming more and more popular, it is now far easier to find working from home jobs. Many job sites now allow you to filter opportunities so you can find suitable remote working opportunities.   

Are you interested in finding out more about the future of work? Our guide will tell you all you need to know.            

What are the pros and cons of working from home?   

The pros and cons of working from home will differ based on your individual circumstances. For those who enjoy working from home, benefits include a better work/life balance, no lengthy commutes, and the freedom to create a working environment that suits your exact requirements.  

However, working from home is not for everyone. Some prefer the buzz of a working environment in which you can see and socialise with colleagues freely. If you work in a creative environment, you may find it difficult to brainstorm and communicate with colleagues easily while working from home.  

While there are some drawbacks of working from home, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages for the many professionals now actively looking for permanent working from home jobs.            

Will employers allow permanent remote working in the future? 

The pandemic has opened our eyes to the possibility of remote working, and we have realised that not all jobs need to be office-based. As a result, we expect to see more and more remote working jobs being advertised in the coming years, and we should see employers offer existing employees the opportunity to work from home, for at least part of their week.  

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