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Life Pacific University

98%

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Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Typing jobs from home for students?

With a busy school schedule, I'm considering online typing jobs that I can do from home. How do I find legitimate part-time opportunities, and what should I know about staying safe while working online?

3 months ago

Absolutely, part-time remote typing jobs are in demand and can be a great way to earn some extra money in your spare time. Here are a couple of things you'll want to consider:

1. Types of jobs: Common online typing jobs include data entry, transcription, content writing, and even customer service roles. If you have a particular area of expertise or a subject you're studying in school, you could leverage that into specialized writing or transcription jobs.

2. Finding opportunities: Websites like Upwork, Freelancer, and Indeed often have typing and data entry job listings. You could also consider joining platforms like Rev for transcription work, or Textbroker if you're interested in content writing.

3. Be safe: Be cautious of scams. Legitimate jobs usually don't require you to pay an upfront fee. Unsure of a potential opportunity? Do some research on the company or reach out to their HR to verify. Also, make sure the job is aligned with labor laws in your area, especially if you're under 18.

4. Set a schedule: Balancing school and work can be challenging. Make sure you have a productive work setup at home, and set specific working hours where you won't be disturbed.

It's great that you're thinking about gaining early work experience! Best of luck on your job search.

3 months ago

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