According to new research from Indeed, the most popular remote jobs companies are currently hiring for transcend tech and include opportunities in real estate, health care, and even forensics. Despite some measures indicating a shrinking remote job market, Indeed reports a 40% increase in remote job postings on its platform between March 2023 and March 2024. While remote postings may be down in industries such as technology, finance, and human resources, career trends expert Gabrielle Davis suggests that this trend is more reflective of industries most impacted by a labor market slowdown rather than a shift away from remote work.
Indeed identified the 10 most in-demand remote jobs companies are currently hiring for by analyzing its database for roles with the highest volume of remote listings between January and April 2024. These jobs offer both full-time and part-time remote opportunities with salaries exceeding $80,000. The top 10 most in-demand remote jobs include document reviewers, telemedicine physicians, forensic analysts, real estate analysts, senior environmental scientists, senior information technology specialists, senior staff engineers, social media strategists, program analysts, and senior AI/machine learning engineers.
Among the most in-demand remote jobs companies are currently hiring for is the position of document reviewer, with an average salary of $123,427. Other highly sought-after roles include telemedicine physicians, forensic analysts, real estate analysts, senior environmental scientists, senior information technology specialists, senior staff engineers, social media strategists, program analysts, and senior AI/machine learning engineers. These roles are increasingly being transitioned to remote or hybrid setups as companies reassess their business operations and performance.
As the job market evolves, Davis predicts that more traditionally in-person roles, such as document reviewers and forensic analysts, will continue to shift to remote or hybrid models as companies evaluate their business strategies. The shift towards remote work is not only evident in tech companies but also in industries like real estate and health care. Companies are recognizing the benefits of remote work, such as increased flexibility, reduced commute times, and access to a wider talent pool.
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