Companies Hiring At-Home Workers
In response to an increasing demand for telecommute employees, many companies now hire at-home workers. These companies permit or require workers to telecommute from an offsite work space, often with the understanding that employees must use their own computer connection and other equipment to perform their job duties.
List of 18 Companies Hiring Telecommute Workers
1. 1-800-Flowers
During high-volume times, such as Mother's Day and Valentine's Day, 1-800-Flowers hires work-at-home sales agents. Applicants must have a computer with a high-speed Internet connection, telephone and a headset. Applications should contain your name, email address and the state of your residence. All application materials should be emailed to: careers@1800flowers.com.
2. Accolade Support Call Centers
Accolade hires outside sales representatives, customer service agents and other phone agents. It outsources its employees to businesses throughout the nation. Resumes should be emailed to: hr-ts@tier3support.com and contain the title of the position being applied for in the subject line.
3. Admissions Consultants
Admissions Consultants hires college graduates and professionals for full and part-time positions advising college-bound students during their application process. Employees work from home on their own schedule. A cover letter and resume should state the position sought and be emailed to: jobs@admissionsconsultants.com.
4. Aetna
Aetna hires proposal managers, consultants, account managers and case managers and permits them to work from home. Available job positions are found online and can be narrowed by those that permit telecommuting. Applications can be completed on the company's main website.
5. Aim-for-A Tutoring
Aim-fir-A Tutoring hires individuals with experience in any subject to tutor elementary, middle school and high school children. Tutoring takes place online, enabling tutors to work from home. Cover letters and resumes should be emailed to: jobs@Aim4A.com
6. Bookminders
Bookminders hires accountants for work-at-home positions. Accountants are subsequently outsourced to help small- to medium-sized businesses with their accounting needs. They also hire home-based sales representatives. Resumes can be emailed to: admin@bookminders.com
7. Click Accounts
Click Accounts hires tax professionals and bookkeepers and subsequently outsources them to small- or medium-sized companies. Employees process bill payments, reconcile bank accounts and calculate accounts receivable. Resumes should be sent to careers@clickaccounts.com.
8. Hilton Hotels Call Center
Hilton Hotels chain allows reservations and customer care specialists to work from home. Applications can be completed online on the customer service open position listing website.
9. JetBlue
After an initial training period, JetBlue allows reservation agents to work from home. Applicants can be submitted online through the company's application wizard system, which is offered at the top of each job posting.
10. LexisNexis
LexisNexis hires work-from-home sales representatives and technical support agents. Employees typically spend one or two days a week at home and the remainder of the week they travel to client offices. Jobs are listed online, and resumes and cover letters can be submitted through the company's website.
11. Patch.com
Patch.com provides local news and event information to readers. It hires editors and reporters to detail the local happenings throughout the nation. Applications are submitted through the company's open job position postings.
12. PerkettPR
PerkettPR hires experienced public relations and marketing professionals. Employees work from home for multiple clients. Cover letters and resumes can be submitted to: careers@perkettpr.com or faxed to: 617-504-8687.
13. Quarasan
Quarasan hires virtual editors and writers. Applications must be completed online through the company's job posting website.
14. Smartthinking.com
Smartthinking.com provides virtual tutors for writing, accounting, biology, chemistry, math, Spanish and other subjects. Jobs are posted online on the company's job website, and applications can be submitted online as well.
15. The Coding Network
The Coding Network hires experienced medical coders for virtual positions. Applications can be submitted online and are accepted at all times regardless of whether an open position is posted.
16. West at Home
West at Home employs customer service representatives, salespersons, insurance benefit coordinators and technical support agents. Employees work from home and are able to set their schedule, ultimately working for multiple clients simultaneously. Applications can be submitted online.
17. Write On Results
Write On Results hires work-at-home writers to hand write thank you notes to customers. Customers include large non-profit agencies and businesses. Applicants can submit an email through the job site stating their interest.
18. Writers Research Group
Despite its name, Writers Research Group hires not just writers, but also editors, researchers and data entry specialists. Resumes can be submitted to: info@writersresearchgroup.com and should indicate the position desired.
Finding the Job for You
Work-at-home job opportunities continue to grow; however, ensure that the company you apply with is legitimate by investigating its background before agreeing to work with them. Also, know exactly what type of work you're applying for. Many at-home positions involve contract work rather than regular, full- or part-time work.
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