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Here Are the Top 10 Career Fields for Flexible Jobs

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Most people would agree that finding a job is not always easy, and trying to find a truly flexible job can be downright difficult. But there are some flexible jobs in some top career fields out there if you know where to look.

The jobs website FlexJobs has a new report that lists the top career fields for people looking to find employment that offers a remote, flexible or part-time schedule.

The findings also name specific employers who offer freelance or project work.

FlexJobs examined the volume of job postings across more than 50 categories in its database to identify the 10 career fields with the most flexible job postings this year.

These Companies Are Hiring in the Top 10 Career Fields for Flexible Jobs:

1. Computer & IT

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles 

  • Systems Administrator
  • Business Systems Analyst
  • Network Security Engineer

2. Sales

Companies hiring for flexible jobs 

Common flexible job titles 

  • Territory Sales Manager
  • Sales Representative
  • Account Executive

3. Medical & Health

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles

  • Clinical Trial Manager
  • Medical Coder
  • Clinical Research Associate

4. Software Development

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles

  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Mobile Game Developer

5. Project Management

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles

  • Project Manager
  • Project Coordinator
  • Senior Product Manager

6. Account Management

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles

  • Account Manager
  • Client Success Account Manager
  • Customer Success Manager

7. Customer Service

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles

  • Customer Service Representative
  • Client Manager
  • Customer Support Agent

8. Education & Training

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles

  • Adjunct Faculty/Instructor
  • Online Teacher
  • Online Tutor

9. Accounting & Finance

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles

  • Finance Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Auditor

10. Marketing

Companies hiring for flexible jobs

Common flexible job titles

  • Social Media Marketing Manager
  • Paid Media Strategist
  • Director of Growth Marketing

How to Search for Work-at-Home Jobs

The FlexJobs survey indicates that a flexible gig is one of the most sought-after work arrangements there is. In other words, these jobs are in demand!

If you want to find some of the latest stay-at-home job opportunities, you might want to sign up for a short-term subscription to FlexJobs, which starts at $14.95 for a month.

The good thing about the service is that it filters out any scam job postings, so you’ll only see real listings.

To see a list of more legitimate job opportunities, check out our Work From Home Guide.

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This post was last modified on February 24, 2020 9:57 am

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