Top 5 jobs that can be done from home

Top 5 jobs that can be done from home

Do you wish to work from the comfort of your sofa, set your own working hours, spend more time with your family and not be caught in jams while going for office? Big Deal? Nay! Here is a list of top 5 jobs that are not only financially rewarding, but also satisfying.

1. Proof Reader: This is one of the most sought after jobs on the list. With freelance writing and full time blogging being one of the hits in the market, there also arises opportunities for individuals that have strong writing and editing skills to turn into a proofreader.
A proofreader needs to ensure that the text is grammatically correct, accessible and well-written.

Basic qualification required: Those applying for the job of a proof-reader should have a Bachelors degree in Arts or a related field.

Average salary: Rs 0.75 lakh to 3.72 lakh per annum

2. Translator: If you are good at bridging the gap between languages, this job suits you. The translators are professional experts who can convert spoken and written words in a desired language. All you need to do is translate the sourced material into the targeted, desired language without modifying the meaning of the original copy.

Basic qualification required: No specific degree is required. Only good communication skills and fluency in various languages (at least more than one) is needed.

Average salary: Rs 1.24 lakh to 10.76 lakh per annum

3. Web developer/ designer: The individuals, who partly have a way with creativity and partly with technicality, can opt for this job. The professionals engaged in this job will have to work with technical and graphical aspect of designing a website. They are required to satisfy the client's specifications of web based on target audience, branding, product positioning, and market and web traffic generation.

Basic qualification required: Those applying for the job of a web-designer should posses undergraduate diploma in design, fine arts or equivalent.

Average salary: Rs 0.94 lakh to Rs 5.26 lakh per annum

4. Medical Transcriptionist: The job description of these professionals includes transcribing dictated recordings from physicians and other medical professionals into reports, memos and other documents. They are high in demand all the time and a lot of people offer huge pay packages to grab these talents. The candidates are required to possess strong listening and typing skills and the willingness to follow a doctor's orders.

Basic qualification required: To apply for this job, the candidate should have Associates' degree or should have done one year certification programme.

Average salary: Rs 0.72 lakh to Rs 3.60 lakh per annum

5. Tutor: A college degree, a little bit patience and a computer are the three basic things required for this job. The people who want to get a job of tutor will have to provide assistance to students to help them build confidence level and make them understand the course. You will be required to create a virtual classroom for students to evaluate their work and give them feedback. You need to have a vast knowledge of the subject, good communication skills and should be able to motivate students.