To start work at home online job you need to have a computer with internet connection and a phone. You need to have some basic computer knowledge and ability to access the internet.  Some of the home based online jobs are discussed below: Home based agent is someone who works from home office, collecting and providing customer information, answering their questions, resolving anxiety treatment issues, providing customer care, replying their email and so on. Most of the companies have difficulty in accomplishing customer service tasks up o their satisfaction.