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职场英语:十大高薪的SOHO工作

时间:2012-07-16 03:46:23

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Technology is opening up new opportunities for people who want to work at home. Finding and landing profitable work isn't easy, but we've listed some options:
Here are some jobs you can do from the comfort of your home and earn a decent salary. See the top 10 list. Most of these require 5-9 years of experience, but many on this list are jobs that don't require a degree。
Working from home may require a little negotiation1 on your part, but many employers are open to telecommuting. On the other hand, becoming an independent contractor2 or self-employed are also ways you can earn money in your slippers3
科技进步使得在家里办公变得不再稀奇,但要找到一份高薪工作却不太容易,这里精选了10种高薪职业,分析了它的薪金和能力要求。这些职业虽然大多需要一定年限的工作经验,但是大多没有任何文凭的要求。希望变身SOHO一族的筒子们可要睁大眼睛了哦!
10. Travel Agent
Salary: $32,122
Job Description: Plan and sell transportation and accommodations for travel agency customers. Determine destination, modes of transportation, travel dates, costs, and accommodations required。
旅游顾问
薪金:32122美元(平均年薪,下同);技能要求:低
主要负责为顾客计划交通行程(其实是销售),为顾客的目的地、交通安排、旅游点和住宿提供意见。
9. Medical Claims Processing
Salary: $36,814
Job Description: Medical claims processing involves the encoding and coordination4 of all information related to patient health care and working with insurance carriers to get claims paid. This type of home based business would be very detail-oriented and would require previous experience。
医疗保险理赔专员
薪金:36814美元;技能要求:高
这份工作需要收集与病人相关的信息进行评估后再连同保险公司处理理赔事宜,工作内容相当琐碎,也需要注意细节问题,同时最好有过相关职业经历。
8. Graphic5 Designer
Salary: $40,117
Job Description: Graphic designers produce visual solutions to the communication needs of clients, using a mix of creative skills and business metrics. Designers need imaginative flair6, awareness7 of current fashions in the visual arts, working knowledge of the latest computer packages and an understanding of material costs and time limits。
平面设计师
薪金:40117美元;技能要求:高
主要是负责商业设计,为客人提供视觉解决方案,乃至相关方案的预算情况等。
7. Property Manager
Salary: $41,427
Job Description: Residential8 property managers help investment property owners and homeowners in preserving and increasing the value of their real estate investments. They manage the day-to-day financial operations of the property, including finding and placing qualified9 tenants10, and they ensure the property is in good working order。
房产投资经纪人
薪金:41427美元;技能要求:中
帮助顾客进行房产投资,为他们现有的房产进行整合实现增值。
6. Freelance Writer, Technical
Salary: $42,520
Job Description: Technical writers explain in simple language scientific and technical ideas that are difficult for the average reader to understand. Some write articles and reports on current trends in fields such as science and engineering。
自由写手——科普作家
薪金:42520美元;技能要求:中

  把复杂的科学原理用一般人能看懂的文字写出来。

5. Account Executive, Inside Sales
Salary: $42,624
Job Description: Primary responsibilities include heavy outbound calls to generate sales and new business。
电话/网络销售员
薪金:42624美元;技能要求:低
主要通过“陌生呼叫”等方式开发新客户,对潜在顾客销售产品。
4. Interpreter or Translator
Salary: $43,478
Job Description: Translators and interpreters convert one language into another. They work on special projects that are suited to their talents and areas of knowledge. Translators deal with the written word, often converting literary pieces or technical manuals, business guidelines, etc. Interpreters, on the other hand, make it possible for people who do not speak the same language to talk to one another。
翻译(口译or笔译)
薪金:43478美元;技能要求:非常高
在自己熟悉的领域,把顾客的要求的内容翻译好。笔译工作者要求把文书按照书面语的要求或者文学性的要求进行翻译加工;而口译者最重要的是能帮助言语不通的双方能够自由交流。
3. Public Relations Professional
Salary: $52,675
Job Description: Engage in promoting or creating a positive image for individuals, groups or organizations by writing or selecting favorable publicity11 material and releasing it through various communications media. May prepare and arrange displays, and make speeches。
职业公关
薪金:52675美元;技能要求:中
通过写作、筛选公关材料再发放给相应媒体,为个人、团体或者组织建立正面形象。
2. Financial Planner
Salary: $59,548
Job Description: Financial planners help individuals and groups maximize their savings12, income and investments. Some teach people, through seminars and workshops, how to manage their finances。
理财策划师
薪金:59548美元;技能要求:中
帮助个人或者团体把他们存款、收入或者投资实现最大化回报,亦为他们的理财提供意见。
1. Web Software Engineer
Salary: $71,149
Job Description: Software engineers working in applications or systems development analyze13 user needs, and design computer applications software or systems. Software engineers can be involved in the design and development of many types of software, including software for operating systems and network distribution。
网络软件工程师
薪金:71149美元;技能要求:高

  对顾客需求进行分析,并设计适合的应用程序或操作系统。 

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1 negotiation FGWxc     
n.谈判,协商
参考例句:
  • They closed the deal in sugar after a week of negotiation.经过一星期的谈判,他们的食糖生意成交了。
  • The negotiation dragged on until July.谈判一直拖到7月份。
2 contractor GnZyO     
n.订约人,承包人,收缩肌
参考例句:
  • The Tokyo contractor was asked to kick $ 6000 back as commission.那个东京的承包商被要求退还6000美元作为佣金。
  • The style of house the contractor builds depends partly on the lay of the land.承包商所建房屋的式样,有几分要看地势而定。
3 slippers oiPzHV     
n. 拖鞋
参考例句:
  • a pair of slippers 一双拖鞋
  • He kicked his slippers off and dropped on to the bed. 他踢掉了拖鞋,倒在床上。
4 coordination Ho8zt     
n.协调,协作
参考例句:
  • Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
  • The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好,使演出更具魅力。
5 graphic Aedz7     
adj.生动的,形象的,绘画的,文字的,图表的
参考例句:
  • The book gave a graphic description of the war.这本书生动地描述了战争的情况。
  • Distinguish important text items in lists with graphic icons.用图标来区分重要的文本项。
6 flair 87jyQ     
n.天赋,本领,才华;洞察力
参考例句:
  • His business skill complements her flair for design.他的经营技巧和她的设计才能相辅相成。
  • He had a natural flair for business.他有做生意的天分。
7 awareness 4yWzdW     
n.意识,觉悟,懂事,明智
参考例句:
  • There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
  • Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。
8 residential kkrzY3     
adj.提供住宿的;居住的;住宅的
参考例句:
  • The mayor inspected the residential section of the city.市长视察了该市的住宅区。
  • The residential blocks were integrated with the rest of the college.住宿区与学院其他部分结合在了一起。
9 qualified DCPyj     
adj.合格的,有资格的,胜任的,有限制的
参考例句:
  • He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
  • We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。
10 tenants 05662236fc7e630999509804dd634b69     
n.房客( tenant的名词复数 );佃户;占用者;占有者
参考例句:
  • A number of tenants have been evicted for not paying the rent. 许多房客因不付房租被赶了出来。
  • Tenants are jointly and severally liable for payment of the rent. 租金由承租人共同且分别承担。
11 publicity ASmxx     
n.众所周知,闻名;宣传,广告
参考例句:
  • The singer star's marriage got a lot of publicity.这位歌星的婚事引起了公众的关注。
  • He dismissed the event as just a publicity gimmick.他不理会这件事,只当它是一种宣传手法。
12 savings ZjbzGu     
n.存款,储蓄
参考例句:
  • I can't afford the vacation,for it would eat up my savings.我度不起假,那样会把我的积蓄用光的。
  • By this time he had used up all his savings.到这时,他的存款已全部用完。
13 analyze RwUzm     
vt.分析,解析 (=analyse)
参考例句:
  • We should analyze the cause and effect of this event.我们应该分析这场事变的因果。
  • The teacher tried to analyze the cause of our failure.老师设法分析我们失败的原因。