19 Best Jobs That Require No Experience

I started designing websites for clients despite having no experience.  In fact, my portfolio website was the first one that I built from scratch.

While my web designing venture didn’t require any experience to start, it did take a lot of research and trial and error. But I put in the time and discovered that it was possible for me to learn how to design e-commerce stores with 10,000+ products. And pretty soon, I was making a decent income just from my own desire to learn and invest in a new skill.

It’s possible for you to do this, too. Even if it’s not web design, there are plenty of jobs that require no experience you can start as long as you’re willing to invest in learning a new skill and work on new projects.

10 Online Jobs (No Experience Needed)

If you’re interested in a job that requires no experience to get started, consider becoming a virtual assistant. You’ll need to be able to learn quickly, be flexible, and step outside your comfort zone to get hired for these online jobs.

Product Testing and Reviewing

You can earn a side income testing and reviewing products from the comfort of your own home. Companies like Vindale Research and the National Consumer Panel pay consumers to review and complete questionnaires about physical products.

Depending on their current needs, product testing companies may only accept new recruits in a specific age range or demographic. You can get paid to test products from other companies, but be careful to research your options before giving them your personal information.

Proofreading

Proofreading doesn’t require any special skills, but there are a few prerequisites that can help. Proofreading jobs are best for individuals with an eye for detail and an understanding of the basics of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Learning to proofread with no previous experience can be tricky. If this sounds like something you’d like to explore, research the skills needed online and teach yourself the basics, or take a free, 76-minute workshop to learn the fundamentals.

Caitlyn Pyle earned $43,000 per year proofreading part time, and outlines her strategies in her online course Proofread Anywhere. Starting a no-experience job in proofreading might be easier if you invest some time in learning the basics from someone who understands the job inside and out.

Transcribing

If you can listen to audio recordings and type what you hear word for word, then consider transcribing jobs. Learning to transcribe is simple if you stick to general recordings like job interviews, phone conferences, and business meetings. Completing medical and legal transcriptions, which have more complex audio clips, will require some knowledge of medical or legal terminology.

You can work in medical and legal transcription with no previous experience, but it’s a good idea to take an online course like Janet Shaughnessy’s Transcribe Anywhere. If you’re not ready to take that step, and simply need to know the basics of general transcription, Janet also offers a free mini course called Transcription Foundations.

General transcription has the same basic requirements as medical and legal transcription, but without the complicated medical terms and legal jargon.

Tutoring

While tutoring itself doesn’t require previous experience, it is important to choose a subject that you understand well. For instance, if you work as an accountant, you could tutor students in math.

Companies like Wyzant connect tutors with students both online and locally to teach topics ranging from science to history to writing. Wyzant’s long list of subjects to tutor provides ample opportunity for new applicants to find online tutoring jobs.

If you have a bachelor’s degree and some experience with children, consider applying to VIPKID as an English tutor. VIPKID provides its teachers with step-by-step lesson plans and connects tutors with Chinese students. The company pays tutors up to $22 per hour, which is a good starting point.

If you don’t want to work for a tutoring company, you can also work as a private, independent tutor, and advertise your services on social media, at local libraries or schools, or even hang flyers at local businesses.

Freelance Writing

There’s no shortage of topics to write about or places to write for. That’s why freelance writing is a top job choice for even people with no writing experience. Companies, websites, and other outlets are always looking for writers to create content on topics ranging from home organization to personal finance to travel. If you have some expertise, or can research a subject, this is a great option for you to pursue.

Freelance writing requires basic grammar and writing skills if you hope to earn a decent income. You can charge anywhere from $.05 to $1.50+ per word, depending on the quality of your writing and the subjects you cover.

If you need some topic ideas, check out Gina Horkey’s list of 200+ writing niches. Gina replaced her full-time income within six months of picking up freelance writing jobs. It doesn’t take prior experience to write good content for clients, but it does require hard work and dedication to succeed.

Facebook Ad Managing

Only six million of the 60 million active businesses on Facebook pay to advertise on the platform. It’s likely that more businesses would advertise if they knew how to do so, and knew how it could increase their revenue. Enter Facebook ad management jobs.

Working with Facebook ads is simple if you’re already comfortable with the platform. Bobby Hoyt learned that he could set up ads for companies and maintain them for a passive income. He created the FB Side Hustle Course to share his strategies that help him earn between $1,000 and $2,000 per client each month.

If you’re Facebook savvy and can quickly pick up on how to create ads, this is a great option for you to pursue. In fact, you might be able to acquire enough clients to replace your full-time job.

Dropshipping

You can purchase almost anything online, which means that you can sell anything, too. With dropshipping, it is possible to sell products online without ever even handling the items.

Set up your e-commerce store on a platform like Shopify and list items to sell. After a customer places an order, your dropshipping company sends the product directly to them. There’s no need for you to keep or manage any inventory, making selling online even easier.

Dropshipping can lead to a steady, passive income when you use the right tools and sell products that are in high demand. You can sell sunglasses, shoes, clothes, toys, and more on your store. It takes a lot of time upfront to set up a dropshipping store, but once you’ve created it, you can spend more time networking and marketing your website to gain more customers.

Virtual Assisting

Not all businesses have the budget to hire a new employee every time they have more work to delegate. But now, thanks to virtual assistants, companies can stay within their budget while still making progress on new projects.

Virtual assistant jobs generally require no experience, and you don’t need to have prior knowledge of a company’s entire business model to work as a virtual assistant. You can offer online services ranging from social media management to online customer support to blog management or graphic design.

Working as a virtual assistant offers flexible hours and pay can range anywhere from $10-$25+ per hour, depending on how many hours you work and what task you perform. If you’re interested in pursuing this work, Gina Horkey lists more than 150 virtual assistant service ideas to help you get started. You can learn something new or choose a path that lines up with your current interests and skills.

Web Designing

Every existing website started with a designer. Fortunately, there are user-friendly platforms with drop-and-drag tools that make designing websites easy. Despite that, many businesses still don’t have a website or have one that badly needs a facelift. That’s where you can come in, even if you have no experience designing websites.

The best way to establish your designing abilities is to build your own beautiful web design business site. Ask friends and family if you can design sites for them as well. This will help you build a portfolio of work, and every time you design a new site, add it to the portfolio section of your own website. This will enable potential customers to see the quality of your work.

Free templates on platforms like WordPress.org make designing a breeze. You’ll need to set up a host for your site using a company like HostGator, which provides quality services at minimal cost.

Graphic Designing

Similar to web design, graphic design leaves a lot of room for creativity. You can design graphics for websites like Pinterest, create website homepage banners with text overlay, or create custom T-shirts or business flyers for local businesses. While graphic design doesn’t require previous experience, you’ll need to have artistic abilities and a good eye for design.

If you’re interested in getting started in graphic design, sign up for a free course on Skillshare to learn Graphic Design Basics. This class could help you decide whether or not to pursue a career in graphic design.