Top 5 Online Jobs That Are Within Your Reach

By siliconindia  |   Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 00:51 IST
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BANGALORE: When it comes to work, not everyone wants the traditional 9-to-5 gig. For a free-spirited individual, working from home—or the flexibility to work from anywhere, is a tempting alternative and online job would fit the bill perfectly. If you’re eager to take a note, here is a list of the best online jobs that will provide you the flexibility to work around your daily schedule showcasing various part time jobs that can be performed online, as listed by by Stephanie M. Watts of TOP 5.
#5 Proofreader: Editing and proofreading are not the services only publishing houses require. In fact many companies also have a need for this help, including academic institutions and foreign firms. A proofreader’s job description is to perform a quality check on publications, usually just before they are due to go to print. They may work on books, magazines, newspapers, websites as well as publications aimed at a specialist audience, such as academic or business reports. To get started in this field, all you need is internet connection and word processing software. Pay ranges from $12 to $20 per hour and proofreaders and copy markers require Bachelor’s degree since proofreading requires careful reading and analytical skills as well as knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation. Proofreaders should take courses in English, technical writing, journalism, communications and other writing-related courses.
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