15 Work-From-Home Jobs (No Experience Required!)

By

Kenneth Terrell,

Whether you’re making a career switch or looking for a new side hustle, there’s a good chance you’re also thinking about how remote working could fit into your career plans.

The good news is that even if you’ve spent most of your career in jobs that didn’t really offer the opportunity to work from home, there are now many remote jobs that don’t require you to

have direct work experience in that field. From tutoring to travel, chances are you already have some knowledge in your personal or professional background that could help you land a

work-from-home job that’s hiring now. 

While legitimate remote work opportunities have increased in recent years, so have the number of remote work scams. The Federal Trade Commission says people lost  $220 million to some types

of job scams in just the first six months of 2024..

There is a wide variety in the types of remote work scams out there, with new ones popping up frequently. As a general rule, however, most reputable employers will not ask you to pay money

up front to apply for a remote job or ask you to purchase or lease equipment to start working. You also should avoid giving out valuable personal information such as credit card and Social

Security numbers to be considered for a work-from-home position. See this AARP article on remote work scams for more tips on what to watch out for.

no-experience jobs

Many employers focus on skills first when they make their hiring decisions. That means that a college degree or previous years of experience in a similar role are less important than whether

you can demonstrate skills that fit what the job posting asks for. Find specific examples from your previous jobs that show you have the necessary skills and highlight those abilities in

your application, cover letter and interview.

Your application and interview also should demonstrate you have the skills to be an effective remote worker. See this AARP article on how to write a résumé for remote jobs for more tips.

15 work-from-home jobs that don’t require experience

The following 15 jobs offer remote work opportunities that don’t require previous experience. Clicking on the "Search for" link will take you to a list of the current postings for that

position on Indeed. AARP and Indeed are teaming up to provide job-search resources to older workers. Median pay is based on the most recent data available through the U.S. Bureau of Labor

Statistics unless otherwise indicated.

Median pay: $19.08 per hour

Search for customer service representative jobs

If you’re comfortable talking with people and finding solutions, you already have the experience required to succeed in this job. In most cases, the employer will provide you with the

computer equipment you will use while working from home to respond to calls or messages from customers needing assistance. Employers also typically offer training, along with a script you

use to reply to common questions.

Because so many industries want their customers to be satisfied, you may be able to find a job in a field of interest to you, such as technology, clothing or health care. Keep in mind,

however, that some customers may be upset before they connect with you. An even temper is a valuable tool in this trade.

Median pay: $16.10 per hour

Search for data entry jobs

This job usually requires you to type information from forms and documents into the company’s computer. Your typing ability and attention to accuracy are the most important skills for this

job. Health care, banking and insurance are some of the industries that most frequently employ data entry clerks.