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<p>Working remotely is the dream for many people. Luckily, it&#8217;s a growing trend with many companies looking for remote employees. Part-time work is also becoming more popular because it offers more flexibility and time for people to travel, pursue hobbies or spend more time with family.</p>
<p>Nearly <a href="http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.a.htm" saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&;q=http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.a.htm&;source=gmail&;ust=1468409467445000&;usg=AFQjCNHS_M1I0TDL2eQgTncSISLHN9Lj_A" class="broken_link">one in five workers work part-time in the U.S</a>. and, according to a survey by Intuit, part-time work is expected to rise to 40 percent by 2020. To help job seekers interested in finding part-time remote jobs, FlexJobs released a list of the <a href="https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/top-25-companies-hiring-part-time-work-from-home-jobs/">Top 35 Companies to Watch</a> for Part-Time Remote Jobs. Adjunct faculty, editor image reviewer, training specialist and project manager are just a few examples of positions that have been listed with these companies.</p>
<p>According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 62 percent of part time or freelance workers choose to work part-time, despite the idea that most people work part-time because they can&#8217;t find full-time work. FlexJobs found that <a href="https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/millennials-work-part-time-purpose-survey/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&;q=https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/millennials-work-part-time-purpose-survey/&;source=gmail&;ust=1468409467445000&;usg=AFQjCNHg38TAq9GFAjJf8Ey4tH6PKx0Zxw">millennials, the largest generation in the workforce and vocal proponents of work flexibility, want to work part-time</a> so they can spend quality time with loved ones, pursue a creative passion and/or travel. <a href="http://blog.recruitifi.com/full-time-workers-increasingly-willing-to-work-part-time" saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&;q=http://blog.recruitifi.com/full-time-workers-increasingly-willing-to-work-part-time&;source=gmail&;ust=1468409467446000&;usg=AFQjCNGxNJ487E5CSJJiAXqEKj3TCB2bcw" class="broken_link">A recent survey by RecruitFi</a> also found that individuals currently working full-time are increasingly likely to seek part-time work.</p>
<p>&#8220;FlexJobs experienced a 31 percent increase in the number of remote part-time jobs posted in our database from 2014 to 2015, demonstrating this increased need from companies” said Sara Sutton Fell, Founder and CEO of FlexJobs.</p>
<p>Edmentum, About.com and Appen were the top three companies with the highest number of part-time remote jobs posted in the first half of 2016. Companies of all sizes and across a variety of industries hire part-time remote workers. Education, marketing and healthcare are top industries on this list, but others such as travel and technology are also included.</p>
<p>How can you find remote work while avoiding scams? First, use a list of legitimate companies that hire remotely (such as the one provided by Flexjobs). Also, look for <a href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/job-scam-red-flags/">job scam red flags</a> such as little or no company information, vague job descriptions, and unrealistic salaries.</p>
<p>Although working remotely and/or part-time offers many advantages but it&#8217;s still work and employers expect you to take your job seriously. Make sure you have a designated work space and can realistically work from home without distractions. For career ideas, read <a href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/5-jobs-for-people-who-want-to-work-from-home/">5 Jobs for People Who Want to Work from Home</a>.</p>
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