If you’re a military spouse looking for a career that can PCS with you wherever you go, remote work may be exactly what you’re looking for. Now more than ever, industries are looking for individuals with the flexibility and talent to make things happen outside an office.
Can you imagine having the career of your dreams AND being able to do it all from home? Talk about having your cake and eating it, too!
Now you’re probably thinking, “What kind of job would allow me to work from home?” The Military Friendly® Employers and the Military Spouse Friendly Employers® lists helped us to compile the best occupations for military spouses to work from home using careful research and consideration of the military lifestyle. To read more about the methodology or view the complete lists, visit militaryfriendly.com.
Without further ado, here are the top Military Friendly® occupations that allow military spouses to work from home:
Customer Service Representative
If you possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and enjoy helping others, customer service may be for you! Customer service representatives work in a variety of industries, including retail, healthcare, utilities, banking, tech, and more. The best part? While there are certain customer service positions that require certain expertise—such as technical support—most companies don’t require a lot of experience for this type of position, meaning that you could snag a remote position as a total beginner.
Military Friendly®: Accenture, AT&T, BeneLynk, Boldly, Capital One, Cubic Corporation, Hilton, MassMutual, PenFed Credit Union, T-Mobile, UnitedHealth Group, USAA*, Verizon*
Information Technology
The world has gone digital and that means those with technical skills are in high demand. If you are a technical writer, web developer, software developer, database administrator, programmer, or computer engineer, you may be able to snag a remote position helping companies maintain their digital prowess and stay up to date. Most companies require a degree and/or certification in a specific area of expertise to be considered for a remote position.
Military Friendly®: Accenture, American Systems, AT&T, Boeing, Boldly, CBRE, Cubic Corporation, Eaton1, Lockheed Martin, ManTech, MetLife Inc., Provalus, ProSphere Tek Inc., T-Mobile, Verizon, Xcel Energy
Digital Marketing
You know those ads you see on Facebook and YouTube that will show an item you were only thinking about yesterday? Those ads are created by digital marketing specialists. Digital marketing specialists have a wide range of responsibilities, from social media management to content writing and development. They are also responsible for making sure that companies are able to achieve their bottom line by making sure that their brand is accurately and creatively represented. Remote positions in digital marketing usually require a bachelor’s in marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience to obtain.
Military Friendly®: Accenture, AT&T, Boldly, Dominion Energy, MetLife Inc., Southwest Airlines, Verizon, Xcel Energy
Financial Services/Accounting
If you like working with money, a career in finance may be for you. Some occupations in the financial field include bookkeeping, payroll, accounting, and finance services advisors. Accountants and bookkeepers produce financial records for organizations and check them for accuracy, payroll professionals are responsible for handling the payment of employees within an organization, and financial service advisors advise customers on how to best manage their finances and plan for retirement. While most bookkeeping and payroll positions only require a high school diploma, accountants and financial advisors may require a bachelor’s degree to obtain a position.
Military Friendly®: ADP, Bank of America, Bell Flight, Boeing, Citi, Deloitte1, JPMorgan Chase, PNC, Northrop Grumman1, Schneider International
Human Resources
Human resources is a broad profession that focuses on recruiting, support, and making sure company policies are adhered to. Companies rely on human resource professionals to recruit the best talent available. Whether you’re just starting out or you have more experience, you can find a remote role as a human resources professional in many settings. These positions often require a bachelor’s degree and/or certification in an area of expertise related to human resources operations.
Military Friendly®: Accenture, AT&T, Better Life Partners, Boeing, CVS, Northrop Grumman, Schneider International1, Verizon, Walmart*
Administrative Assistant
Are you the type of person who meticulously organizes the files on their computer? Do you enjoy making schedules and lists? Do you use a planner to help you keep your life from falling into chaos? If so, you would make an amazing administrative assistant. Most administrative assistant positions only require a high school diploma and are entry level positions. However, executive administrative assistant positions require several years of experience in the field.
Military Friendly®: Bell Flight, Better Life Partners, Boldly, CVS, ManTech, Xcel Energy
Resources:
Military Friendly® Employers list – militaryfriendly.com/employers
Military Spouse Friendly Employers® list – militaryfriendly.com/military-spouse-friendly-employers
The Occupational Outlook Handbook – bls.gov
Military OneSource Spouse Education & Career Opportunities – https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil
1Company is a paid client.
*Company is a paid advertiser in this issue.
