I previously posted this one on my private network on Facebook, but I decided to share it on my blog as well to help others.

How do you start working from home as an online worker in the Philippines?

Here are 5 basic steps to get started:

1. Know your skills
2. Have a decent computer and wired internet connection
3. Set up your payment method
4. Sign up for an account on freelancer websites
5. Take initiative!

1. Know your skills

• Assess your strengths. What skills do you have? What is your job experience?
• Some in-demand skills in the freelancing world are writing/editing, graphic design, web development, web design, accounting, marketing, translation, data entry, English teaching, and many more.
• To give you an idea, check out the categories available on OnlineJobsPH. 

2. Have a decent computer and wired internet connection

• I assure you, while you can get started working online with a cellphone, you can only do so much. Invest in a laptop or desktop—it's the best investment you can do for yourself as an online worker. As for the specs, it depends on what type of job you do.
• Have a wired internet connection, not a pocket WiFi. Use a pocket WiFi as backup, but not as your primary internet source.

3. Set up your payment method

• Very important so that you can get paid.
• Your popular options are PayPal, Transferwise, or Payoneer (the links for Transferwise and Payoneer have referral links on them; you have the option not to use the referral links)
• Do a simple Google search to figure out how to set up an account for each.
• Important tip: Your registered name on all three payment platforms above should be the same as the name you use on your linked bank account.