The era of widespread remote work, catalysed by the COVID lockdown, has reshaped the professional landscape. With Work from Home (WFH) evolving into the norm, even post-pandemic, many companies continue to embrace remote and hybrid work structures.
Forbes reports that FlexJobs, a career service specializing in remote, hybrid, and flexible jobs, has identified the top 10 remote job titles to watch for in 2024. This insight is derived from analysing more than 60,000 companies and their remote job postings between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, offering a glimpse into the evolving job market.
In terms of popular remote career categories, the list is led by Computer and IT, reflecting the continued impact of AI advancements. Following closely are Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Medical and Health, and Project Management.
The appeal of remote work is widespread, attracting professionals across various experience levels – 64% are experienced professionals, 19% are managers, 12% are senior-level professionals, and 5% are entry-level professionals. Notably, the most sought-after remote job title is Accountant, while companies also actively seek professionals in roles like Executive Assistant, Financial Analyst, Product Manager, Customer Service Representative, Software Engineer, Customer Success Manager, Accounting Manager, Product Designer, and Writer.
It’s interesting to note that this list represents the most in-demand remote jobs from a company’s perspective. FlexJobs has also shared a list of the Top 10 remote job titles that job seekers are actively searching for.
Topping this list is Data Entry, valued for its accessibility, followed by Customer Service and Executive Assistant.
Explore the top 10 remote job terms that job seekers are searching for:
Data Entry
Customer Service
Executive Assistant
Marketing
Project Manager
Accounting
Education
Sales
Writer
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