Sometimes, you just need a job.

Maybe you need extra cash.

Maybe youre making a career transition and need some time to sort things out but still have cash flow.

A woman with blue and yellow hair works from home. She’s having a conversation with someone video chat. This story is about entry level work from home jobs.

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Or maybe youre reentering the workforce after some time away to be a caretaker.

Virtual Assistant

These types of jobs have become much more common over the last decade.

A virtual assistant is basically an administrative or executive assistant who works remotely.

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Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?

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Ask one of these companies to help… Communication and organizational skills will be incredibly important as a virtual assistant.

Some companies, likeBELAY,hire VAs exclusively for their clients.

you might also find plenty of VA opportunities through sites likeTime etcandUpwork.

Average Pay:$24.80 per hour, according toIndeed.

Youll take calls and complaints via phone, email, and chat so communication and typing skills are helpful.

Here at The Penny Hoarder we routinely post customer service positions in ourWork From Home portal.

Median Pay:$17.75 per hour, according toBLS.

App Tester

UpLevelRewardsis a tiered rewards program that you could only participate inoncea year.

As you complete a certain number of deals at each level, youll move up to the next one.

The higher you climb, the more you earn.

Reach level five to maximize your earnings.

Pays up to:Up to $1500

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As a WFH sales rep, youll typically take or make calls trying to sell a product or service.

Its similar to a customer service position, but youll need to actively convince a customer to buy.

Although insurance and real estate sales roles typically require special licensing, retail sales are usually entry-level positions.

Average Pay:$47,306 base pay per year, according toGlassdoor.

Transcriptionist

If youre efficient as a typist, consider atranscriptionistposition.

These workers essentially turn audio into text transcribing things like TV shows, speeches, interviews and podcasts.

Average Pay: $20 per hour, according toIndeed.

Median Pay:$20.09 per hour, according toBLS.

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They may also transcribe audio and video files into text.

Check out The Penny HoardersWork From Home portalto see some of the most recently posted data entry jobs.

Other good sites to check for data entry jobs areZipRecruiterandFlexJobs.

Median Pay:$17.13 per hour, according toBLS.

Mock Juror

Yes, being a mock juror is actually a job.

Mock jurors meet live or online and help provide feedback to attorneys who are developing their cases.

Websites likeeJuryandOnline Verdictallow you to sign up and fill out details about yourself.

The companies will contact you when youre the right fit for a certain mock trial.

Many companies select anywhere from 25 to 50 jurors per trial.

Average Pay: $5 to $10 per case, according toeJury.

The pay isnt amazing, but its a relatively easy job and a great way to make extra cash.

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Phone Mystery Shopper

Large companies with customer service departments hiremystery shoppersto evaluate their own services.

Average Pay: $21 per hour, according toZipRecruiter.

Sites likeinfluencerfrequently update brands with available ambassador positions.

you’re free to also check on your favorite brands website directly for opportunities to become an ambassador.

Some brands may offer merchandise as a form of payment, or a combination of merchandise and cash.

Average Pay: $20.14 per hour, according toIndeed.

They then provide that feedback to the search engine company.

Average Pay: $47,829 annually, according toGlassdoor.

Robert Bruce is a senior staff writer at The Penny Hoarder covering earning, saving and managing money.

He has written about personal finance for more than a decade.

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