6 Non-Phone Jobs You Can Do From Home

By Housing Nonprofit

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Many think that work-from-home jobs involve talking on the phone via telemarketing or customer service. But as we’re about to show you, it’s possible to work from home without having to speak to anyone.

What are some of the easiest jobs to get? Ones that involve talking on the phone. Why? Because people don’t want to do it due to being shy or wanting to avoid confrontation with customers. That’s why we came up with this list of non-phone jobs you can do from home so you can get paid with as little interaction as possible.

1. Chat Agent

While some companies give customers a phone number to call, others give them access to live chat to handle their issues. You can work as an agent on the other end of that chat and type to customers instead of talking to them, and as this technology grows, so do the work-from-home opportunities in the industry.

Whether you respond to customers via chat or email, this is a job that’s a lot less stressful than talking on the phone. But to get it, you’ll need to be a solid typist with solid spelling and grammar.

Some examples of companies hiring chat agents include ModSquad, HelpFlow, Concentrix, and The Chat Shop.

2. Transcriber

Has anyone ever told you that you’re a great listener? If so, you can match that skill with solid typing to make money transcribing audio into written text.

There are tons of people looking to hire transcribers, and it’s a work-from-home job that lets you set your own schedule for ultimate flexibility. To get hired, try companies like SpeakWrite, Rev, Transcription Outsourcing, LLC, and TranscribeMe.

3. Proofreader

If typos drive you nuts and you have an eagle eye for errors, you can work from home as a proofreader. Places where you can find proofreading work include Wordvice, Fiverr, Kibin, Scribendi, and ProofreadingServices.com.

4. Internet Researcher

If you know how to surf the Web and are proficient at finding information, you can work as an Internet researcher. Businesses and individuals always need info for one purpose or another, which is why there’s steady work in this field.

To get started as an Internet researcher, check out sites like Wonder, Animalz.co, and Fancy Hands. All of the above are actively looking for researchers via their job pages.

5. Personal Stylist

Fashion lovers will enjoy this virtual position that many don’t even know exists. An online personal stylist picks clothing and accessories for clients according to their needs. To learn more about such work, visit StitchFix, DailyLook, thredUP, and Dia & Co.

6. Closed Captioner

Here’s another work-at-home position that involves typing, so you’ll have to be quick and accurate with the keyboard to get hired. Working as a closed captioner involves transforming audio from video clips into text. Companies hiring for this position include VITAC, CaptionMax, and Rev.

Are those the only non-phone jobs you can do from home? Of course, not, but use this list to get started in your search for online work, and you’ll surely find more.