Types of Typing Jobs at Home

By Jerry Standefer 

Can you type? Looking for a job at home? There are many companies who offer typing jobs at home, but beware there are many scams that want you to pay an up-front fee. Most of the companies who charge a fee to work at home are really charging a fee to give you a list of companies offering jobs at home. The real truth of the matter is that most of these types of work at home jobs can be found by you, without paying someone who has a list, unless you want a list of people hiring work from home typist.
Here is a list of different types of typing jobs at home.

• Data entry - Data entry jobs can be found online for many different companies. This type of employment involves transcribing data into a form, usually online. Types of these typing jobs include; transcribing documents, working with spreadsheets, or it could be compiling a list of names and addresses. The reason that these jobs exist for at home employment is because most businesses can not afford to have people on their staff just doing data entry. That is why they hire people at home as independent contractors, no benefits or insurance to pay.
• Medical transcription - To become a medical transcriptionist, one must have knowledge of basic medical terms. The typing job involves listening to doctors or nurses recorded dictation and then typing it into forms. Most employers require people who have been certified by taking a training program. These training programs might even be offered from the employer. History shows that almost 1/3 of all medical transcription is done my former medical personal who have worked previously in the medical field. This type of typing job is projected to grow over the next few years.
• Article writers - One of the fastest growing home typing job is writing articles for others under assumed pen names. There are many companies that pay people for writing articles on thousands of subjects. Most of these services require people who want articles for a website, blog, or book to put their work out for bid. These article writers will submit a bid for work. If you have the ability to do creative writing then this type of typing job might be for you. With this type of employment, you work from home, can work directly online, and make an income based on how many articles you write.
• Fill in surveys - Some people like filling in surveys. What this involves is receiving online surveys from different companies which might be your opinion on products or services that you are familiar with. Beware of some of these offers because they might require up-front money before starting.

There are many work at home typing jobs available. You need to use some investigation into any job before making a decision. Unfortunately there are scams, and you need to be aware of them. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce or Better Business Bureau to see if the company has any complaints. For more information about typing jobs or work from home business visit Work From Home Employment Opportunities.

If you need to stay at home or want to change your career and work from home we have many positions available on our website. Visit Work From Home Employment Opportunities for more information on jobs at home and business ideas.

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