FlexJobs Highlights 100 of the Most Surprising Remote and Hybrid Jobs of 2022

By Maria Kingston.
Updated Nov 8, 2022

BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB) November 08, 2022 - Until recently, there were many preconceived notions of what types of jobs could be performed remotely. But since 2020, employers of all sizes and across all industries have transitioned millions of on-site jobs into remote-friendly ones.

After reviewing tens of thousands of remote and hybrid jobs, the FlexJobs research team has compiled a list of the 100 most surprising remote and hybrid jobs from the past year. These professional-level positions are either active jobs postings or were active at some point during 2022 and allow employees to conduct their work at home either part of the time or full-time. The positions range from entry-level to senior-level and span across a wide range of industries.

Even after the mass adoption of remote work during the pandemic, many people still underestimate the types of legitimate remote jobs available in todays job marketplace,' said Sara Sutton, FlexJobs Founder and CEO. But the variety of opportunities represented in this list reveals how rapidly remote jobs are growing and diversifying. The pandemic has encouraged companies to reconsider the types of jobs that can be done from home and reevaluate what positions are actually compatible with remote work,' Sutton adds.

FlexJobs 100 of the Most Surprising Remote and Hybrid Jobs, Past and Present showcases the increasing range of jobs that are compatible with remote work, thanks largely to companies reconsidering the possibilities of how and when work can be performed. Some of these are active listings and some are no longer available.

Thirty examples are listed below in no particular order, and all 100 surprising jobs can be found in this section of the FlexJobs database.

1. Physician - TeleNeurology, Stroke 2. Endangered Species Conservation Biologist 3. Undercover Investigator 4. High Intensity Fitness Instructor 5. Celebrity Relations Manager 6. Basketball Trader 7. Footwear Design Specialist 8. Senior Culinary Consultant 9. Prop Styling Photographer 10. Senior Historic Preservation Specialist 11. Exercise Physiologist 12. Veterinary Support Specialist 13. Forest Campaigner 14. Air and Noise Analyst 15. Meme Master 16. Cover Designer 17. Director, Climate and Food 18. Basketball Scout 19. Lead Food Designer 20. Voiceover Specialist 21. Sound Designer 22. Digital Painter 23. Wildfire Resilience Planner, Forester 24. Library Assistant 25. Hero Care Specialist 26. Home Designer 27. Art Buyer 28. Supervising Music Producer 29. Gag Gift and Prank Product Developer 30. Virtual Event Program Manager

According to FlexJobs Career Pulse 2022 Survey, 65 percent of people said they prefer to work from home full time, and nearly a third (32 percent) said hybrid is their ideal work arrangement. Many respondents cited the far-reaching benefits of remote and hybrid jobs, such as cost savings and better work-life balance, among the top reasons why. In fact, the same survey found 45 percent of respondents estimate they save at least $5,000 a year by working remotely, with one in five estimating a cost savings of over $10,000 per year.

Additionally, 84 percent stated that having a remote or hybrid job makes or would make them a happier person in general, and 87 percent said a remote or hybrid job would or already has improved their work-life balance.

To help job seekers strengthen their chances of landing a coveted remote-friendly role, FlexJobs Career Coaching team emphasizes the importance of being impressionable throughout the application and interview process. Especially for unique and surprising job openings like the above list, they recommend standing out from the competition by:

1. Customizing Resumes and Cover Letters Tailor all application materials to the company and the role. Write a custom cover letter and resume that incorporates keywords from the job posting throughout your documents.

2. Adding Personality to Applications Finding something unique and specific to say about the company and positionlike why a candidate is excited to apply for the rolewill help an application stand out from the crowd.

3. Creatively Solving Company Problems Try to find out what challenges this specific company is facing and offer creative solutions. Taking this approach not only demonstrates that someone has the skills to do the job, but that theyre genuinely interested in the role, the company, and success in both.

For more information, please visit https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/surprising-remote-jobs-hiring-now-v2/ or contact Kathy Gardner at kgardner@flexjobs.com.

About FlexJobs FlexJobs is the leading career service specializing in remote, hybrid, and flexible jobs, with over 125 million people having used its resources since 2007. FlexJobs provides the highest quality database of vetted remote and flexible job listings, from entry-level to executive, startups to public companies, part-time to full-time. To support job seekers in all phases of their career journey, FlexJobs also offers extensive expert advice, career coaching services, webinars, and other resources. In parallel, FlexJobs works with leading companies to recruit quality remote talent and optimize their remote and flexible workplace. A trusted source for data, trends, and insight, FlexJobs has been cited extensively in top national outlets including CNN, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, and many more. FlexJobs also has partner sites Remote.co and Job-Hunt.org to help round out its content and job search offerings. Follow FlexJobs on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.