Telecommuting Tech Jobs
Telecommuting involves working or completing job assignments away from a traditional office or business setting. Telecommuting tech jobs can be conducted at off-site locations such as the home, a hotel or local coffee shop. Telecommuting tech jobs range from developing technical products to delivering information technology solutions remotely using web conferencing tools, online applications, fax machines and phone communication. IT consultants, engineers and product support specialists are examples of employees who can work in the telecommuting tech field.
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Types
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Telecommuting tech professionals fall under different types of telecommuting categories. Some tech professionals work from home part time while devoting the majority of their work hours in the office. Other employees work full time at home, and only visit their company office once a week or even as infrequent as once a month. Other types include virtual office workers, long distance employees, IT consultants and self-employed professionals.
Responsibilities
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Telecommuting technology professionals provide services to either individual customers or corporate clients. Their responsibilities entail providing phone and online technical support, training users, developing software or creating user documentation. Other duties that fall under telecommuting technology employees include monitoring online security, managing client or corporate databases and data entry.
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Skills
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Because there are multiple telecommuting technology roles, the functions vary according to company size, industry and job qualifications. However, most professionals must have strong oral and written communication skills, since they rely heavily on online and phone communication to work with colleagues and clients. In addition, telecommuting tech professionals should be able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, as well as possess a thorough knowledge of networking and communication technologies. Moreover, strong customer services skills are helpful for technical support specialists who are involved in troubleshooting and developing solutions for client issues.
Benefits
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In addition to providing flexibility with home work schedules and personal obligations, telecommuting can reduce public and personal transportation costs. For employees with children, dependents or disabilities, working from home or at a closer and more convenient location helps reduce stress and provide a better work-life balance. In a 2009 CareerBuilder.com survey, 48 percent of company respondents stated that they planned to offer telecommuting options to promote better work-life balance for employees.
Average Salary
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According to a December 2010 PayScale report, the average salary for IT consultants fell between $56,802 and $89,770. Total pay -- which included bonuses, profit sharing and commission -- ranged from $57,281 to $98,832 per year. Salaries for IT consultants vary based on factors such as industry, employer and skill level.
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