Filters
  • Topics
laptop on desk with work from home sign

WFH Jobs Roundup: Where to Find Remote Work Opportunities

Before COVID-19, 5 million U.S. employees worked from home at least half of the time. That number has more than tripled, as 16 million professionals started working remotely full-time within the past six months. Regardless of whether work from home jobs are here to stay, remote work opportunities are aplenty across iHire’s platform.

If you’re wondering how to find remote jobs, which industries have the most “WFH” openings, and who’s hiring remote workers, check out these data trends* from iHire’s 56 industry-specific talent communities.

*Data accurate as of 9/1/20 and is subject to change

Total Remote Jobs on iHire: 50,343

 

Top 10 Industries for Remote Work

iHire Talent Community

No. of Job Postings
  1. iHireInsurance

 12,506
  1. iHireTechnology

 8,277
  1. iHireCustomerService

 4,436
  1. iHireSalesPeople

 3,809
  1. iHireNursing

 3,216
  1. iHireEngineering

 1,822
  1. iHireBanking

 1,691
  1. iHireAccounting

 1,268
  1. iHireAdmin

 1,067
  1. iHireBiotechnology

 874

 

 

Top 10 Remote Job Career Titles

Title

No. of Job Postings
  1. Sales Agent

12,119
  1. Customer Service Representative

3,505
  1. Software Developer

2,386
  1. Sales Representative

2,030
  1. Registered Nurse (RN)

1,764
  1. Engineer

1,150
  1. Account Executive

892
  1. Database Administrator

800
  1. Call Center Representative

792
  1. Real Estate Agent

673

 

 

Top 10 Cities to Find Remote Work

City

No. of Job Postings
  1. New York, NY

786
  1. Washington, DC

605
  1. Atlanta, GA

512
  1. Phoenix, AZ

477
  1. Chicago, IL

472
  1. Dallas, TX

464
  1. Los Angeles, CA

432
  1. San Francisco, CA

432
  1. Houston, TX

423
  1. Austin, TX

414

 

 

Top 10 Companies Hiring Remote Employees

Company

No. of Job Postings
  1. Assurance Independent Agents

7,133
  1. TTEC

4,307
  1. Humana

1,535
  1. Intuit

1,294
  1. Jobot

1,007
  1. Common Spirit Health

975
  1. Instacart Shoppers

843
  1. UnitedHealth Group

602
  1. Veterans Health Administration

594
  1. Madison Allied

538

 

 

Job Seeker Sign In
Or, use your email address:

 

Top 10 Candidate Skills Listed in Remote Job Postings

Skill

No. of Job Postings
  1. Training and Development

28,246
  1. Scheduling

22,062
  1. Customer Service

21,702
  1. Management

20,614
  1. Communication

20,475
  1. Sales

20,113
  1. Organization

18,406
  1. Software

17,033
  1. Leadership

14,543
  1. Healthcare Management

13,781

 

 

Employment Types Listed in Remote Job Postings

Employment Type

No. of Job Postings
  1. Full Time

46,436
  1. Part Time

2,794
  1. Contract

850
  1. Temp/Seasonal

146
  1. Internship

506

 

 

Now that you know there are plenty of remote work opportunities available, get started searching for your perfect work from home position.  

By iHire | Originally Published: September 02, 2020
Sign In or Register to access all articles and insider tips for help in your job search.

Search for Real Estate Jobs

RELATED JOBS
Regional Area Operations Manager - Kay Jewelers - Columbus and Central Ohio Area
Signet Jewelers
Columbus, OH

We have many opportunities available on our other career site pages. Click here to link to our...

Escrow Coordinator
Stewart Information Services
Westerville, OH

At Stewart, we know that success begins with great people. As a Stewart employee, youll be...

Operations Manager - Food Distribution Center (West Jefferson, OH)
Target
West Jefferson, OH

The pay range is $71,000.00 - $128,000.00 Pay is based on several factors which vary based on...

Property Manager
Barrett & Stokely
Columbus, OH

Job Details Job Location : Williamsburg Square - Columbus, OH Position Type : Full Time Salary...

Sr Infrastructure Engineer (Networking)- Columbus, OH - 305276
American Cybersystems, Inc.
Columbus, OH

We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer in Columbus, OH. The selected candidate be...

Find a Job »
RELATED RESOURCES
smiling job seeker shaking hands with her interviewer

Make Your Interview Soft Skills Shine: A How-To Guide
Career Change 101: How to Pivot With Purpose [Video Webinar]

Career Change 101: How to Pivot With Purpose [Video Webinar]
ihire ask a career advisor should i quit my job or wait to get fired

Ask a Career Advisor: Should I Quit My Job or Wait to Get Fired?

employee smiling at his desk while holding his tablet

Leaving a Government Job for the Private Sector: Public vs. Private Sector Jobs, Resumes & More

Find the Right Job Faster

Create Your FREE Account Today to Unlock Exclusive Career Tools
  • Get personalized job matches sent to your inbox every day
  • Connect directly with employers before your competition
  • Advance your career with expert advice on interviewing, salary negotiation, and more
iHire brandmark

We value your privacy