Some of us are working a traditional corporate job with dreams of making it on our own. Some of us just want to be paid better for our time and effort.
Whether you’re planning to focus on online freelancing as a career or just want to test the waters first, start your journey right by following the tips in this guide for Onlinejobs.ph for beginners.
In Onlinejobs.ph or OLJ as it’s popularly called, you’ll find part-time and full-time jobs available for both beginners and experienced workers. It even has opportunities for students.
But if you are new to doing online work, it’s a good idea to start with a short-term goal instead of aiming directly for the peak. In this article, we’ll start by setting a goal of earning a monthly ₱30K salary by using the platform Onlinejobs.ph.
To earn a beginner’s rate of ₱30K monthly salary through Onlinejobs.ph, there are two things to consider: (1) hourly pay and (2) work hours. Depending on how much time you have available, aim for a job with a salary that lets you reach your goal as guided by the table below.
Hourly Rate (USD) | Salary per Week (USD) | Salary per Month (USD)* | Salary per Month (PHP)** |
|---|---|---|---|
3.5 - 4 | 40 | 560 - 640 | 32,860 - 37,555 |
5 - 5.5 | 30 | 600 - 660 | 35,208 - 38,728 |
7.5 - 8 | 20 | 600 - 640 | 35,208 - 37,555 |
15 | 10 | 600 | 35,208 |
*Assuming Only 4 Weeks per Month
**PHP Conversion Rate: PHP 58.68 based on Oct 5, 2022 data.
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List of Jobs in Onlinejobs.ph for Beginners & Experts (Categorized based on Salary)
To help you in your search, below is a quick list of jobs so you can get an idea of your options. They are categorized based on the low-to-mid salary range offered on Onlinejobs.ph, so your pay for the actual job may vary.
A) Beginner Jobs That Pay 3 to 4 USD Hourly in Onlinejobs.ph
- Virtual Assistant (Entry Level)
- Executive Assistant
- Procurement / Supplier Sourcing Specialist
- HR Professional (Entry Level)
- Bookkeeper (Entry Level)
- Accounting Clerk
- Social Media Manager (Entry Level)
- Client Account Manager
- Lead Generation Specialist
- Sales Agent / Specialist
- Appointment Setter / Cold Caller
- Telemarketer
- Graphic / Multimedia Designer (Entry Level)
- Video Editor (Entry Level)
- Web / WordPress Developer (Entry Level)
- Dispatcher
- Chat Specialist / Chatter
- Patient Support Specialist
- Music / Piano Teacher
- Online Course Creator
- Quality Analyst
- NFT Whitelister
- Business Plan Consultant
- Forex Analyst
- SEO Writer (Entry Level)
- Copywriter Assistant
- Blog / Email / Newsletter Writer
- First Line Writer
- Transcriptionist
B) Jobs That Pay 5 to 7 USD Hourly in Onlinejobs.ph
- Human Resources Manager
- Senior Recruiter
- Property /AirBNB Accountant
- Accountant (with Foreign Country Experience
- B2B Outbound Sales Representative
- Marketing Project Manager
- Brand Manager
- Google Ads / Digital Paid Media / PPC Specialist
- SEO Manager
- Digital Marketer
- Email Marketer
- Lead Manager
- Media Buyer
- Business Developer
- Senior Video Editor
- Landing Page Designer
- Web / WordPress Developer (Mid Level)
- Salesforce Developer / Administrator
- JavaScript / PHP / Ruby on Rails Developer
- Technical Project Manager
- App Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Bilingual Customer Support Specialist
- Amazon Marketplace Lead/Head
- Sourcing Analyst
- Senior Finance Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Registered Nurse / Medical VA
- Medical (Cardiovascular) Technician
- Biomedical Engineer
- Structural Engineer Designer
- Junior Architect / Drafter
C) Jobs That Pay 7.5 to 9 USD Hourly in Onlinejobs.ph
- CRM Trainer
- Video Editor (Highly Experienced)
- Graphic Designer (Highly Experienced)
- Scrum Master
- Senior UI Designer
- Senior Fullstack Developer
- Legal Assistant
- Real Estate Attorney
- Online Marketplace (Shopify / Amazon / Walmart) Manager
- Case Manager
- Senior Electrical Engineer
- Content Writer (Highly Experienced)
D) Jobs That Pay 10+ USD Hourly in Onlinejobs.ph
- Web Developer (Highly Experienced)
- Senior React Developer
- Marketing Data Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Corporate Lawyer / Attorney
E) Results or Project-Based Work That May Be More Flexible Timewise
- Freelance Content Writer (from 2¢ per word)
- Freelancer Video Editor
- Freelance Graphic Designer
- Freelance Web Developer
- Freelance Sales (commission based)
- Voice Actor
- Architectural Drafting / Designer
- Engineering Design
Onlinejobs.ph for Beginners: 5 Steps to Earn ₱30K Monthly on OLJ
Step 1: Set a Short-Term Goal
Everyone has different starting points and goals. The first thing that you need to do is a bit of self-evaluation.
When setting your short-term goal, you can start by answering the questions below:
- 1) How many hours can I work per week?
- 2) What will I use ₱30,000 a month for?
- 3) What skills or experience do I have?
- 4) What value can I deliver to my clients?
- 5) What am I willing to learn? This question is most useful for students and people without experience.
Through this self-evaluation, you’ll have a better idea of where you are now and what you can do in the now. Since this is a short-term goal, don’t think too hard about it. Just do what feels right for now.
Example 1: Office Worker. If you are working a traditional corporate job and want to freelance on the side, here are some possible answers you might have:
- 1) How many hours can I work per week?
Answer: 10 to 20 hours a week
- 2) What will I use ₱30,000 a month for?
Answer: I need it to pay for my car and home loans
- 3) What skills or experience do I have?
Answer: I work in data analysis and visualization
- 4) What value can I deliver to my clients?
Answer: I can turn their data into impactful visuals
Short-Term Goal: Work 10 to 20 hours a week in the data visualization field to pay for my car and home loans.
Example 2: Student. What if you are a student with barely any experience? Let’s explore some possible answers you might have:
- 1) How many hours can I work per week?
Answer: 20 hours a week
- 2) What will I use ₱30,000 a month for?
Answer: I don’t need 30,000 a month, but I’m okay with 10,000 to 15,000 a month so I can slowly save up for a personal laptop that I can use to start freelancing when I graduate.
- 3) What skills or experience do I have?
Answer: I don’t have any work experience, but I have created and edited videos as a hobby
- 4) What value can I deliver to my clients?
Answer: I can help vloggers save time on video editing so they can focus on growing their channel instead
- 5) What am I willing to learn?
Answer: I want to learn practical video editing concepts that are useful regardless of the software I use. I found a course in Skillshare just for this.
Short-Term Goal: Do video editing work for 20 hours a week to save up for a personal laptop. Also willing to learn practical video editing concepts on the side.
The examples above are just a guide to help you start. You have to make your own. And, with your own answers in mind, let’s move on to the next step.
Step 2: Choose a job that fits your goal
After doing a bit of self-evaluation, you can now focus on choosing a job that will help you reach your short-term goal. Your background, experience, and skills will help you determine exactly what that job is.
Not sure how to search for jobs on OLJ? Please see the section “The Best Part-Time Jobs Available in Onlinejobs.ph“.
If you have no idea what specific job to pursue, you can always try being a virtual assistant in the field you are interested in. Let’s say you are an engineer but there are no engineering online jobs available. You can try looking for virtual assistant work for a company in the construction or other engineering-related field.
Then it’s up to you to balance your work hours and aim for a salary that helps you meet your goals.
Here’s the table again for the monthly ₱30K salary goal:
Hourly Rate (USD) | Salary per Week (USD) | Salary per Month (USD)* | Salary per Month (PHP)** |
|---|---|---|---|
3.5 - 4 | 40 | 560 - 640 | 32,860 - 37,555 |
5 - 5.5 | 30 | 600 - 660 | 35,208 - 38,728 |
7.5 - 8 | 20 | 600 - 640 | 35,208 - 37,555 |
15 | 10 | 600 | 35,208 |
But what if you don’t actually need or want ₱30,000 a month? You could always change your target salary per month according to your situation. You can use the hourly salary target calculator on this website so you know your target’s corresponding value in different currencies.
Note that it’s not really recommended working for anything less than 3USD/hour, even as a beginner to online jobs, as it devalues your work and your time. Plus, it might not be enough to cover your living expenses.
Step 3: Optimize Your Onlinejobs.ph Profile
As a beginner on Onlinejobs.ph, you should make an appealing profile to help you land a job. If you are not sure how to do this, please see the guide “How to Make a Winning Profile on Onlinejobs.ph in 9 Steps”.
You should also make sure to do the ID proof verification processes as soon as you can, since it can take a few days or even a week.
Step 4: Prioritize Applying to "Subscribed" Employers
If you are a beginner to Onlinejobs.ph, then you probably don’t know about the nuances of the platform just yet. But the general tip is this “Always prioritize applying to employers who have a paid subscription to OLJ.” Only paid employers can reply back to your applications so you’ll have a higher success rate through this method.
For details on how to tell if an employer is subscribed or not, please see the step-by-step guide “How to Get Hired on Onlinejobs.ph: Ultimate 7-Step Guide” for details.
Step 5: Turn Your Online Job into a High-Paying Career
If you’re already in step 5, it means you already got a client. Congratulations! You’re on your way to reaching your short-term goal.
There’s still a long way to go as a beginner to online jobs. For now, just focus on your current client and do work that you can be proud of. While working for that client, you’ll probably learn if online work or freelancing is for you or not.
If it is, you might be thinking of turning it into an actual career. So, as you continue working for that client, keep the following things in mind:
- Choose a payment processor that has the lowest fees for getting your money transferred to your account and that makes it easy for your client to pay you.
- Work with the intention of building your portfolio, skills and experience.
- Think of your client as part of a network of other clients you can tap. After your project with them is done, you can ask them to recommend you to their peers.
- Your co-workers are also a good resource to get future clients. If you communicate and perform well, they might be happy to recommend you to their future clients or employers.
- You might need to juggle multiple clients at the same time to maintain a stable income through online work.
If you really want to turn online work into your livelihood, then it might be time to choose a long-term goal. For a step-by-step guide on how to turn your online job into a high-paying career, please see the article “How to Earn a 6-Digit Salary as a Remote Filipino Worker“.
Frequently Asked Questions
i) I don't have the motivation to start working online. What should I do?
That’s okay, it’s really hard to start something that you don’t have a clear picture of what you need to do. You can try reading success stories online, however, that’s not the best method to motivate yourself. What worked for them may not worked for you.
That’s why for anyone who is hesitating to start, you can just do it slowly. You can work part-time for as low as 1 to 5 hours per month just to see if you like it or not.
Then, if you do decide that you want to turn your online job into a career, you now have a better foundation of what you can and want to do.
ii) What kind of internet plan do I need to start working online?
Nowadays, an internet speed of at least 5 Mbps is needed for most online jobs. Some companies may even require you to have a fixed broadband connection since those are the most reliable.
Among fixed broadband internet plans, fiber provides the fastest speed at a price not much different from DSL. For a list of recommended plans for remote Filipino workers, please see the article “5 Best Work from Home Internet Plans in the Philippines“.
iii) What kind of laptop is good for beginner to Onlinejobs.ph?
The technical specifications of the laptop you should get depend on the work you plan on doing. Jobs that aren’t too resource-heavy, such as being a writer or virtual assistant, don’t need an expensive laptop.
You need to invest in a laptop with higher specifications for jobs that are very resource-intensive, such as video editing and graphic design. For a detailed list of recommended laptops for every job and budget, please see “Best Laptop for Work From Home Philippines.”
iv) One of the requirements of the online job I want to apply to requires backup power. What equipment should I get?
Some online jobs require their applicants to have their own backup power equipment prepared. The employers for these job postings want to ensure that the productivity of the person they hire is not affected by power interruptions.
If the job you want to apply for has this requirement, you need to prepare a power bank, power station, or generator. This equipment can be expensive so you have to buy only what you need.
Please see “How to Work from Home During Brownouts in the Philippines” for a complete guide on how to select backup power equipment for your specific needs.
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