There are a lot of ways to make money on the internet these days, but most people are cautious about jumping into the online job market for fear of scams and rip-offs.
While there are quite a few scams out there, the good news is that there are also a ton of real internet jobs available for those who wish to work from home.
From stay at home moms, to military spouses who are always on the move, to those who are disabled, or those who simply have no desire to leave the house for work, finding a real job on the internet can be an ideal source of income.
While many of us have read about making "thousands of dollars a week!" online, most of us recognize that there's probably a reason these offers sound too good to be true.
For those who are cautious enough to avoid these get rich quick programs, an ideal alternative is finding real internet jobs.
To be honest, real internet jobs aren't easy to come by, but many businesses have begun hiring with the realization that many times there's no reason for an employee to actually be tied to a physical location.
Many businesses have also begun to outsource a lot of their work from in-house to internet users in the United States.
Many companies in particular have begun to hire online-only employees as customer service representatives.
These are real internet jobs, either salaried or by the hour, that can be worked from the comfort of one's own home.
Usually job duties involve working customer service chat rooms, speaking one-on-one with customers to help solve their concerns or to address their complaints.
After an online tutorial and training session, usually software will be provided and you can begin working a set or flexible schedule from the comfort of your own home.
Another online-only career that many companies have begun hiring online workers for is in the vacation planning industry.
Not a whole lot of people go to travel agencies anymore, but online travel sites offering vacation packages have become increasingly popular.
There are real internet jobs working as a vacation planner for many of these sites, offering one-on-one suggestions and advice to customers looking to book a trip who need help building the perfect vacation package.
Similar to a customer service position, this job is performed through one-on-one chat rooms offered to customers on the travel sites, and after training, can be worked over the internet.
There are many other real internet jobs available that offer a more flexible schedule.
Many companies have turned to the internet to hire help for jobs that would have traditionally been worked by secretaries or temporary workers.
Many companies offer real internet jobs to people who have transcription skills.
Others are looking for qualified editors or interpreters.
Some companies are even looking for "Social Media Coordinators," an exciting new field that combines social media with marketing.
Whatever your skills or availability, the fact is that there are plenty of companies looking to hire individuals for real internet jobs.