Great [non coding] Jobs For Digital Nomads In 2020
Programming isn’t for everyone. It requires a very specific kind of quantitative, analytical thinking, and the learning curve can be tough. Moreover, there is a big stream of coders all over the world and with globalisation, landing a software developer job has become harder.
However, do not get discouraged too fast. There are plenty of non technical IT related jobs you can do, without writing a single line of code. Yes, roles like this exist.
We’ve put together 17 roles you can choose from in case you do not want to touch code editors at all.
1. Sales Manager
As a (Remote) Sales manager you’ll have to grow the sales numbers and hit the sales targets by successfully managing the sales team. You will have to design and implement strategic sales plans which expands the company’s customer base.
You will also probably have to manage the recruitment of other sales executives, coach them and performance monitoring of sales representative.
You have chances of finding good remote jobs in sales on Indeed and Flexjobs
2. Customer Support
Customer support services range from assisting customers in planning, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading, to the disposal of a product. The ‘customer support’ role is mostly related to SaaS products and tech companies where customers need assitance with the products and services of that company.
Customer support agents should have a very good knowledge of the products and services offered by the company they are working for. Their role may also include creating knowledge base documentation (such as troubleshooting guides, help manuals, and FAQs) and providing product feedback. Support teams often collaborate with product development teams to ensure improvement and optimization of the end-to-end customer experience
3. Project Manager
Project manager role usually requires the person to see everything at a higher level of understanding of a company.
The best managers in the tech world can understand what programmers and meet their needs. No need to get involved with the code development as a project manager. Instead, project managers are in charge of specific projects, and coordinate the priorities and actions of the team.
4. Digital Marketing
At the end of the day, companies run for sales and profit. Therefore this means they need to sell their products and need marketing people to do that. Nomads looking for this job don’t need coding skills, but they will need to know how to use SalesFroce, Shopify, Adwords and so on.
The following fields are all important within marketing and advertising:
- Search engine optimization
- Social media marketing
- Search engine marketing
- Pay per click advertising
- Content marketing
Some of the roles above require more technical skills than others, but in the end it’s all about you understanding the company and the market your company is in.
5. Copywriter
A copywriter is a person who writes on and for the internet. They create informative content for businesses that is designed to guide the reader’s own research.There we go.
Just to be clear, not all copywriters are advertising copywriters. This on its own can be a bit confusing, especially after airing of the Mad Men series. Also, copywriting has nothing to do with copyright law. If you find yourself in this job, you’ll probably have to..write (obviously), but also to research, interview, edit, source images and implement the articles launch on social media. Of course, companies will expect you to optimise the articles for SEO, so you have to know a few bits and bobs about this too.
If you’re looking to get a job as a digital nomad copywriter try Problogger. It is probably the best portal out there for this industry.
6. Teacher
Learning has become more accessible through the Internet, but teaching did too. With commitment and will, you too can teach online courses and get paid for it. We know it might sound complicated to become one, that’s why we’ve put together a few steps you can take that will help you on your journey to become an online teacher:
a) How often do you want to publish a new class? Weekly, bi-monthly?
b) Pick a target audience, researchit and try to make the classes entertaining
c) Choose the right online platform; maximize your earnings and find out on which one you can find your best audience
d) Make the classes easy to follow
Studies show that online students are more prone to finish the course when classes come in “shorter bursts,” and that’s why teachers should create classes that typically last 20-60 minutes. This will allow your students to stay committed too.
You can enroll as a teacher on Skillshare or Udemy and start monetising your non coding skills instantly.
e) Communicate and Engage
Utilize comments and discussions to keep your audience interested and engaged. Exercises could also help to keep the conversation going. Also, try to take advantage of the existing audience to build a solid user base that you can monetize further.
7. PR Manager
This is another job that definitely doesn’t require coding skills, but can be easily done remotely.
A PR person within a firm will usually take care of managing and maintaining the company’s public image by writing press releases and engaging on social media.
In this role, you’ll have to build and maintain report with customers and companies and from the related industries. Also, you might have to select the media according to the specific strategic purpose and coordinate media events and interviews to increase positive exposure.
Most of the job boards have jobs for PR Managers and more and more are remote nowadays.
8. Marketing Manager
This is yet another job that doesn’t require you to code and it can easily be done remotely via email, video conferences and with online tools. A marketing manager is a pretty complex role so you’ll have to manage or create content, engage the brand’s community, create the email marketing strategy and manage the overall strategy.
For good remote marketing jobs, the best websites to try are Remotive.io, Jobspresso.co and remoteok.io
9. Recruitment Consultant
Another job that can be done from home or anywhere with internet or phone signal. Within this job specs, you will have to manage the applicant flow to ensure availability of qualified candidates and compliance with the company’s goals. You will probably have to post and advertise positions and conduct the interviews to assess the suitability for these roles.
You want to keep up with the market trends and demands as well impacting the company’s ability to attract competitive candidates; coordinate with the compensation team and HR on salary offer considerations and equity concerns.
10. Community Manager
This is a pretty new role that didn’t exist a few years back. However, with the explosion of social media and content marketing made this job indispensable for a lot of companies.
The role of a community manager is to act as the bridge between a brand and the community it is aiming to nurture(e.g. a loyal group of core consumers connected by a similar interest).
A remote should be the brand’s ambassador, engaging with potential customers and building relationships with existing ones. They are also focused on gauging sentiment around the brand, using social listening tools in order to monitor feedback and engagement.
If you want this job, you would need to prove you are a good communicator and listener. It’s important to get feedback from the community and shape the future messages. The community manager should be organised so he or she can schedule content and have data acumen. Be on top of how communities respond in real-time and use analytics tools to measure things like reach, traffic and engagement.
No coding skills required for this job either.
11. Accountant
An accountant will provide financial information to the senior team by analyzing accounting data and preparing reports. This role prepares keeps the balance sheet up to date with assets, liabilities and capital account entries.
You will also be expected to check financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Usually, companies require a bachelor’s or Master’s degree in tax, accounting or finance and a CPA license (Certified Public Accountant).
12. Pricing Manager
If you are aiming for a role like this, the company expects from you to formulate a pricing strategy to enhance profitability and accuracy. Sometimes, you will have to assist with pricing negotiations of customers’ proposals and perform partnering with buyers and product managers.
13. Graphic Designer
Graphic design is all about art and creativity. You don’t need any coding skills, just imagination and an open mind. You could specialise in designing products and packaging for companies that produce real goods. Or, if you are inclined to work in tech industry you can do brand imaging or even web page designs.
There is plenty of work for logo, brand design and web design on Fiverr Pro and Upwork.
14. UX/UI Specialist
These roles are usually related to how users interact with a website, software, or app. For these kind of jobs, one needs skills like design, psychology, human-computer interaction (HCI), and others. When websites, programs, and apps are being developed, UX/UI specialists sketch out wireframes and mockups. These are tested on users,enabling the development of guidelines for designers to complete the user interface.
15. Blogger
A blogger can be a writer, photographer, or a curator of information. A (video/photo) blog can give the audience interested in that subject a close-up look into a particular subject. And no, you don;t have to be a Pulitzer Prize winner.
That “artistry” can be anything from writings, recipes, photos, videos, e-books, links to other information, or pretty much anything you can think of. That is the amazing thing about it. There isn’t a box to define a blogger and this gives bloggers amazing topics and creative paths to explore. You can become a photo blogger, video blogger and why not a news blogger.
If you want to be a blogger you definitely don’t need coding skills. You will most likely use the WordPress platform which is very user friendly and can be learnt fast. Nevertheless, you will need traits like good storytelling, the passion to curate and teach other people as well as be bold enough to express out of the box ideas.
On the lookout for a blogger job? We’ve got you covered. Checkout Problogger, the biggest platform for bloggers looking for gigs.
16. Youtube and Content Creator
According to Google, YouTube Creators are, “approachable and a constant presence in their viewers’ lives; they are passionate, socially wired and excel at building authentic person-to-person connections.” The community of creators covers a wider array of categories and topics, from “how tos” all the way to politics and product reviews.
Brands can connect with consumers on the channels they find the most appropriate by leveraging the influence and audience of the YouTube Creators.
A 2015 Variety study found that 63% of Millennials said they would try a product or recommendation by a YouTube Creator as opposed to 49% who said the same about a TV or movie star.
At the other end, the Youtube Creators can monetise the channel by selling merchandise, subscriptions or via affiliate marketing. Also, lots of them use the channel to create emailing lists that can be monetise in unlimited ways.
If you’re thinking starting a Youtube Channel, there are plenty of guides online on how to become a successful Youtube Content Creator. I’d recommend this article which will give you some good solid tips on how to start from scratch and a few strategies to grow the channel.
Have you ever heard about Dude Perfect Channel on Youtube? Well, they manged to reach a whopping 49 million subscribers.
17. Software and Games Tester
Dream of a job in software development without having coding skills? Yes, you can.
A profession in the tech industry that can be done without coding skills is testing. This covers all manner of software, from online software to video games.
You will be running through different scenarios within the application and checking for correct or incorrect responses. Bugs will be reported, logged and then resolved by the developers. All you need to do is be able to take a screenshot or accurately note an error code and describe the scenario.
Testing games can seem like a dream job for a lot of people. However, the job can become dull and even frustrating at one point. Keep this in mind when applying!
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Conclusion
There are plenty of options these days to choose a job that doesn’t require you to be a programmer thanks to the Internet. Either that you want to become a content creator or have a more classic job in sales, the sky is the limit literally with the power of the web. Nowadays, you can easily qualify with online courses like copywriting or project management from Skill Share, Udemy or Coursera.
Don’t get discouraged and just start by scanning the remote jobsites and check the requirements and what is available on the market. Try to have a strong resume and a portfolio ready if you can to complement the application and have an edge over other candidates.
