It is now possible for people to make money online by doing some online jobs.
If you are new to Online Work, here is an article that introduces you to online jobs/ work at home
With online jobs, you can work at home or any other venue of your choice to make money.
Are you considering working online full time or part time? Here are a few basics you can benefit from as you launch your Online Freelancing.
The equipment/ gadgets and skills you need to be an online freelancer largely depend on the Online Freelancing option that you choose.
Read this article for a list of the Online Freelancing options you can choose from.
Basic requirements for a Work At Home/ Online Job Career
The following list comprises the basic equipment, products/ services, and skills that a person needs to start off any task/ career in Online Freelancing.
- Computerized gadgets: You can have one or multiple of these gadgets including, but not limited to desktop computers, laptops, iPad, Smart Phone, tablets, etc.
- Internet connection: Scout around for the best Internet service provider in your area.
- Knowledge of basic computer skills: Typing, editing, use of the Internet to access online platforms.
Additional items for specific Online Jobs tasks
- Headphones: Transcription, video captioning, and virtual assistance (with audio/ video calls) comprise some of the online tasks that may require you to own a good set of head/ earphones and microphone.
NB: Do due diligence to know which head/ earphones are the best and safest.
- Specific Software/ Applications: Transcription, video captioning, video making, voice over, etc. may require you to have and know how to use specific software. Data entry and other tasks may require you to have and know how to make use of some applications and software such as MS Excel among others.
NB: Do due diligence to know which software applications are required for your specific online task.
- Specialized field-specific knowledge and skills
Additional items/ healthy practices that save you from this occupational hazards include:
- A comfortable chair: Long hours of sitting can wreak havoc on your back in the long run.
- Sufficient lighting in your working space. Straining your eyes to see the keyboard or the monitor/ screen of your gadget has an adverse effect on your eyes. Too much light is also hazardous to your eyes.
- Screen/ Monitor Anti-glare: Excessive exposure of your eyes to the glare of your device’s screen (especially if it is extremely bright or low) can harm your eyes.
- Desk: Choose a desk that allows you to comfortably view and access your device without bending or stretching your body.
- Get-up from your chair and stretch your body/ walk around for a few minutes from time to time. Excessive sitting affects healthy blood circulation to some of your body parts, especially the lower part of your body.
The above lists are not exhaustive of all you need to know and have for your Online Freelancing.
Please let me know what you think of this post, and leave me your feedback/ comments below for my response.
Also look out for my future blog posts for more information on where and how to get the best of the above requirements.
I wish you all the best,
Maggie
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