FlexJobs is a major career site geared toward people looking for flexibility in a job. When I say “major,” I mean featured on major media outlets like Forbes, CNN, Good Morning America, and many others you’ve probably heard of.
They focus on work from home, flexible, part-time, and freelance work. FlexJobs promises that the jobs you find there will be very flexible and completely scam-free. So far, I have found this to be very true.
However, the catch here is that FlexJobs is not free.
But is FlexJobs worth the money? That is what we will be talking about today. The site is $2.95 for 14 days of access.
They do have a money-back guarantee on this, and it is possible to pay for just the 14-day trial without getting billed again. You just have to edit your subscription settings to expire after the trial if you don’t want to continue.
I purchased a membership to FlexJobs so I could dig around in there and see what it’s all about, then write an honest review here for you.
Why Should You Pay For a Work From Home Resource?
Let’s cut to the chase and address what you’re probably thinking. Why in the world should you pay for a work from home resource when it’s possible to get job leads here and at other sites?
This is what I used to believe, too—that I wouldn’t pay. However, there is something to be said for having access to all the resources you can get your hands on when you’re actively looking for a work from home job.
The more resources you have access to for searching, the better your chances of landing a job. And FlexJobs is one of the best, most respected resources on the internet for aspiring home job seekers.
FlexJobs justifies their cost because they carefully screen for scams and don’t display any advertisements on their site. Plus, they offer a few other little perks to job seekers which we’ll go into below.
My First Impressions Of FlexJobs
Sign up was very easy. I was able to dive right in and start browsing jobs.
I was also impressed by their great organization. FlexJobs has more than 60 categories and sub-categories you can browse through with all the most recent postings right there at the top.
If you click on any of the jobs, you’re taken to a more detailed description with a link to apply. It’s also possible to sort jobs by company name, location, newest jobs, or you can browse the “Best Lists of Companies” put together by FlexJobs.
Other FlexJobs Perks
You can create your resume within FlexJobs and use it when you apply to jobs through their site.
They also have a regularly updated blog with good, helpful articles on finding jobs, hot jobs, information about working from home, etc. I’m pretty sure you can access their blog whether you have a membership or not.
FlexJobs Pros for Home-Based Job Seekers
- One of the largest databases of home jobs I’ve ever seen
- They have great sorting options
- Saves you time researching and seeking out home jobs on your own
- No scams guaranteed—every job is carefully screened
- It’s updated five days per week like clockwork
- No ads on the site (and I definitely didn’t see any while browsing)
- No automatic billing if you don’t want it—just set your account to expire after your trial
- There is a money-back guarantee
- Resume builder and access to helpful job search articles
FlexJobs Cons for Home-Based Job Seekers
- Not all the jobs are work at home, although the vast majority are. Just pick “100% telecommuting” when you’re searching and you’ll weed out the ones that aren’t
- The fee—while $2.95 is a great deal, it’s still a cost when there are some free resources out there
- Some of the jobs are publicly listed elsewhere and not exclusive to FlexJobs, so technically, you could find some of them on your own
- Some readers have said that many jobs lean toward tech, IT, or roles requiring more experience. That’s not untrue, but there are entry-level filters you can use to narrow your results
Feedback
It’s not hard to find lots of praise for FlexJobs on the web. Their testimonials are the real deal, and many people have found telecommuting, flexible positions thanks to the listings FlexJobs provides, and most feel the small fee was worth it.
I’ve also had many readers let me know they found home-based jobs thanks to FlexJobs.
Of course, not everyone has the same experience. Some readers have said they canceled because they didn’t find anything that fit what they were looking for. And some were disappointed that certain jobs were location-based or not fully remote.
Bottom Line
If you’re serious about finding a work from home job, it helps to use as many resources as you can—since no single site lists every opportunity.
FlexJobs stands out because they vet every job they post, meaning you don’t have to waste time filtering out scams or low-quality listings. At just $2.95 for 14 days, I think it’s a worthwhile tool to try. And canceling is extremely easy if it’s not for you.
I originally planned to cancel after a month, but I found myself checking it daily and ended up keeping my subscription.
If You Want to Sign Up…
You can sign up here for $2.95 for 14 days. That’s the only offer I share, and it’s a great way to test it out and see if it works for you.
Good luck!
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Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 14 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.
