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Among the millions of job openings available nationwide, employment opportunities are growing for workers without degrees. Many of those jobs even offer the potential to work from home, a

condition older workers strongly prefer. According to an AARP Research survey of people 40 and older, 44 percent of respondents said they work from home at least some of the time. FlexJobs,

a website that specializes in remote work opportunities (full access to the website costs $2.95 for a 14-day trial), combed through the job postings on its site to identify fields with the

most openings that don’t require a degree. Many of these positions could be a match for the skill sets older adults have. “Remote jobs that tend not to require a college degree do typically

require a decent amount of experience, which is why they’re a great fit for someone with a longer career history,” says Brie Reynolds, a former career development manager and coach at

FlexJobs. “Especially if you’ve had the experience of working remotely over the last year and you can demonstrate to employers that you excel in a remote environment or have remote-friendly

professional skills like communication, self-management and a proactive approach to your work, you’re well positioned for these types of remote jobs.” The following jobs are examples from

the FlexJobs list. Clicking on the “Find jobs” link will take you to a list of available job openings on Indeed's website. Indeed and AARP have partnered to provide career resources to

older workers.. Average pay is taken from data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other industry sources. 1. ACCOUNTING CLERK If you have an eye for detail and are good with

math, you might do well in this position. Accounting clerks examine bank statements, invoices, accounts payable documents and other reports to ensure that all of the numbers add up

correctly. 2. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Job opportunities as an executive assistant (or an administrative assistant) were shifting to remote work before the COVID-19 pandemic, and they have

continued to trend in that direction. The responsibilities — managing schedules, coordinating meetings, communicating with clients — can often be done from home. 3. BOOKKEEPER This job

requires strong skills with numbers. Many employers place a higher value on experience than on a college degree. Work at Home Vintage Experts, which specializes in placing older workers in

remote jobs, typically has several openings available for this role. 4. CLIENT SERVICES If you’re good at managing professional relationships, you could put your skills to use in this

field. Client services managers serve as liaisons between a company and its clients, ensuring that communication is clear and projects meet expectations. This field also offers opportunities

for contract assignments. 5. CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have good communication and problem-solving skills, a job as a customer service representative could be the right fit for you. Most

companies provide extensive training to prepare workers for the important role of being the person their customers turn to when they need help. Some companies will also provide the

technology necessary to respond to requests by phone, email or chat.