Innovation has changed the way people carry out their jobs. Architects, for instance, don’t necessarily have to use paper and pencil to create blueprints like their forebears. These days, they use CAAD software to bolster their traditional knowledge of buildings and dimensions.

Technology has also transformed the work environment with remote arrangements now available. Being that there are numerous options, job seekers not only have to ask what they want to do but also where and how they want to do it.

Many Filipinos are choosing to telecommute for improved home-life balance. Virtual professionals are often more productive and satisfied with their positions than those who work in offices. Hence, it makes perfect sense to pursue a home-based career regardless of your experience—or even your bachelor’s degree!

Of course, some jobs are better suited for certain courses than others. Take a look as to the possible online work you can take on based on what you studied in college as well as examples of their responsibilities.

Information Technology

The majority of home-based jobs are in the IT field. Opportunities abound for those who took up a Bachelor of Science in Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Management.

The starting salary varies according to the specific degree as well as the work experience.

Data analyst or scientist – collects customer requirements, determines technical issues, creates reports, improves collection methods, identifies new sources, and analyses data according to customer needs.

Database administrator – manages and maintains the operation of production and non-production databases, designs and implements security rights to sensitive data according to data protection principles.

Programmer – modifies existing programs, writes and integrates software codes, communicates technical processes, problems and solutions, and evaluates a variety of software products.

Web developer – designs and upgrades websites, runs tests to ensure programs and systems are working properly, finds and corrects faults on websites, and posts database information on sites.

Technical support representative – helps troubleshoot technical issues through email or by phone, escalates complex problems to the appropriate department or staff, and guides in installations and upgrades.

Accounting

Although some finance-related remote jobs require nothing more than a diploma in an Accountancy or Management Accounting course, others need you to be a Certified Public Accountant. There are online certifications or associate degrees that equip you with the necessary skills to work in this field too.

Accountant – manages cash flow, reports on profit-loss statements regularly, computes the taxes following the laws of the country where the company is based in and advises on the payroll portal.

Credit analysis manager – analyses financial statements and data to determine degrees of risk involved in providing credit as well as investigates and resolves possible issues related to risk management

Auditor – prepares flow charts, distributes accountable forms, formulates procedures and policies, conducts audit processes, and evaluates internal control and governance.

Bookkeeper – receives and records invoices, arranges payments, sends invoices for collection, prepares summaries of accounting activities, verifies transactions, and reconciles accounts.

QuickBooks or Xero adviser – provides guidance on the usage of specific software or programs, and works with internal and external accounting experts such as auditors and accountants.

Marketing

What’s interesting about this field is that you don’t always need a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Marketing. For instance, if you studied English or Journalism in college, you can also pursue a career in marketing.

Copywriter – generates scripts and slogans to accompany advertising visuals in various media, writes articles to go on blogs or corporate websites, and covers point-of-sale materials and other marketing copy.

Social media specialist – plans and implements a social media strategy, moderates user-generated content according to community policies, and publishes and shares original content on different social networks.

SEO specialist – reviews and examines client websites for areas that need improvement, identifies keywords to focus marketing efforts on, runs pay-per-click campaigns, and stays updated on search engine algorithms.

Digital marketing manager – develops, implements, tracks and optimises online marketing campaigns which include but are not limited to search engine marketing and social media marketing.

Affiliate marketing manager – checks channel performance to determine best practices, oversees affiliate operations, and executes broader partnership strategies with the rest of the marketing team.

What About Other Courses?

Let’s say you studied something other than the fields described above. Fret not, there are remote positions for you too.

• You can perform clerical duties as an administrative assistant.
• You can handle calls and emails as a customer service representative.
• You can create digital images and multimedia products as a graphic designer.
• You can interview and screen applicants as a recruitment assistant.
• You can make detailed schematics for buildings and products as a CAD drafter.

The more technology advances and companies allow their workforce to work remotely, the more opportunities there are for people with different college degrees. You might be surprised to find an online job specific for someone with an Agriculture course, but it’s normal to the standards of innovation today.

Remote Workmate caters to a wide range of clientele. Therefore, our list of vacancies is both broad and dynamic. It shouldn’t be hard to see positions where you may be a good fit regardless of your field of study or experience.