With employees having had a taste of working from home for over two years, it seems many have also become reluctant to return to the office full-time or on a hybrid setup–especially when they know they can do their tasks at home with a fiber-fast, dedicated internet connection. And because there is a clamor for online jobs, scammers have found a new way to defraud innocent, job-seeking individuals.
Ever received a message on apps like Telegram or Whatsapp with a too-good-to-be-true job opportunity and a link to the posting? Be wary of clicking links—it might lead to a phishing website aiming to steal your personal data.
Some scammers might even ask you to send a “registration fee” for the application process or for you to get your payout. Remember: a legitimate job will never ask you for money—it should be the other way around!
If you’re looking for online jobs but tired of receiving job spam or scam texts, don’t worry. Here’s a list of websites where you can find legitimate work at home opportunities.
Online Jobs PH
From Onlinejobs PH Official Website
As the largest freelancing website in the Philippines, onlinejobs.ph or OLJ helps connect you to different job opportunities without taking a cut out of your salary. Most of their postings are for website researchers, virtual assistants, content writers, video editors, and marketing and project managers.
The company also takes pride in ensuring that workers are well-protected against scams. However, like in all freelancing platforms, you must still meticulously filter potential employers to avoid being duped.
Upwork
From Upwork Official Website
If you’re new to online jobs, Upwork is perfect for finding full-time, part-time, or project-based gigs. They have a wide network of opportunities, from web, mobile, and software development, design and creatives, writing, sales and marketing, admin support, customer service, data science, analytics, and more. You can bid for jobs, pitch projects, or contact recruiters to discuss your in-demand skills.
Upwork also protects freelancers with secure payment schemes from fixed prices to hourly wages. However, they deduct a 20-percent service fee for your finished projects.
Fiverr
From Fiverr Official Website
Like Upwork, this website is a freelance marketplace for services where you offer your skills to clients. How it works: create a “gig” and offer your work to potential employers. You’ll get notified when you get an “order,” and you and your client will communicate on Fiverr to discuss the details. Then, you can get paid as soon as the tasks are complete! However, there is also a 20-percent service fee for every transaction.
Freeup
From Freeup Official Website
This is another freelance marketplace connecting business owners with talented freelancers and remote workers worldwide. They pride themselves on pre-vetting online talent, so you’ll need to pass their test and interview before gaining access to their community. Like Upwork and Fiverr, you apply to projects and get hired directly through Freeup. You’ll then get paid weekly without paying any service or membership fees to the website.
LinkedIn
Screenshot from LinkedIn
As the largest professional network on the internet, Linkedin has expanded to include a job search feature on its platform. Just click on the ‘Jobs’ tab, and you’ll see various opportunities curated accordingly based on your profile and search history. You can also create job alerts to filter opportunities and specify whether you’re looking for remote work. You can even see a list of jobs where you’d be a top applicant when you subscribe to a premium account.
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