2012年9月18日 星期二

How to Successfully Answer Tough Telecommute Job Interview Questions


A job interview is a natural process in a telecommute job search. It doesn't matter how many job interviews you've done it doesn't get easier because every company have different questions to ask.

I'm assuming you have practiced for your most commonly asked questions like, "Why do you want to work from home?" I'm sure you have the answer down pat, but don't get caught in complete silence when it comes to responding to other tough job interview questions that may arise.

What motivates you at a job?
Give an example that relates to a previous job. Is customer service your top priority? Was it to help solve a problem or overcome a challenge? Maybe it's the job stability or the personal growth the company offers its independent contractors.

How do you deal with gossip at a workplace?
Even though you work in a virtual environment there is still workplace gossip. You will eventually hear it through the grapevine or it's talked about on a work at home forum. Explain how you feel about gossip, how you would handle it and what you would do.

What can you bring to our company?
If the company is focused on team work and creativity then let the interviewer know you possess those skills and you have the personality traits to complement the company.

Why do you want to work for us?
Of course you can't say because they pay more than ABC Company. Make sure you have researched the company thoroughly. Was there something the company did or accomplished that made an impression on you? Or did you find you liked where the growth of the company was headed?

Why should we hire you?
It may seem obvious to reiterate your strengths, skills and experience, but it's not necessary. Tell them what they don't know about you.

Are you a leader or a follower?
You don't want to imply negatives in either role so be aware of what you're saying. The best is to give examples of when you were in a leadership role and explain how you work well in a team environment.

If I called your previous employer, what three things would he say about you?
Tell your interviewer about an accomplishment or idea you came up with and they used.

Explain what this job entails.
Keep it brief and list the responsibilities and tasks of the position.

What goals have you set and accomplished?
If you don't have a professional accomplishment, then think of a personal achievement that relates to your skills or experience. It may be something you taught yourself how to do or you had a successful fundraising event.

Why did you choose to work in this industry?
Tell them how you became interested and how your skills, your commitment and professional goals match what they are looking for.

Preparation and knowledge is the key. These can be some of the tough job interview questions you're faced with. If you really know yourself, these questions should be easy to answer. Take the time to review them and expect other similar difficult questions that may pop up on your next job interview.




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Jobs That Aren't Conducive To Telecommuting


There are many positions that can be done by telecommuting from home, but there are some jobs out there that aren't possible to telecommute with. Here are some of those jobs that you won't see anyone doing from their own home anytime in the near future:

Notary Public - A Notary public's main job is to witness signatures on legal type documents. The documents would have to be taken to a designated point where they would witness someone signing the appropriate papers for authenticating reasons. Having individuals come to your home to sign the documents isn't professional and can alter the authentication process of the legal papers.

Interior Designing - While some of the work could be done at home like creating designs on the home computer; most of the work would have to be done onsite as measurements would need to be taken and other considerations would need to be done. There would be visits to stores to find the necessary items for the design project. Very little of the work could be done at home.

Hotel Hospitality - This is a position that is better suited doing onsite. It's more of a meet and greet type of position. While there is phone work involved, a lot of in-person tasks would be performed as well.

Real Estate Agent - This type of job involves a lot of computer and phone work, but there needs to be some visiting of homes and businesses in order to make the sales. Prospective buyers can view pictures of the place on a website or call an agent for details, but they will want to see the properties in-person before making a decision. The agents will also need to visit the places that sellers want to put on the market to check for readiness of sale.

Person to Person Sales Positions - There are some sales jobs that can be done from home as long as they are done by computer and phone. The person to person sales jobs need direct contact with the potential customers, which can't be done in a home based office.

Court Reporter - This is a position that is performed in a court room as the proceedings are being done. This is not to be confused with the scoping careers that people work from home helping the court reporters with transcribing files.

Computer Repair/Technicians - This type of work involves direct contact with a user's computers in their homes or places of business. Sometimes the evaluation of the problem includes checking out existing wires in the home or business, so this job isn't suited for telecommuting.

Take a look at each job position out there that you come across and see what the work tasks are for that position. Could they be feasibly done from a home office or do you think they're best suited for onsite work.




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Types of Telecommuting Positions - Part Two


In the first article we talked about a few types of telecommuting positions. That article only skimmed the surface of what's really available to you.

Here are a few more options to consider when doing your telecommuting job search:

Help Desk

Help desk kind of goes along the lines of customer service agent. The main difference is the help desk focuses their help on a certain aspect of the company. For example, one could be helping customers with software issues, computer problems or a particular product problem.

This kind of position would require you to have some experience in whatever part of the job you would be helping with. Knowledge in that area would also be important for this position. There are some companies that will hire someone with little or no experience and train them on what they need to, but they aren't seen as often.

Web Designer

If you have any on the job experience designing websites or if you have done some well-crafted sites for yourself or friends, then this could be an option for you to look into. Web designing is always needed with someone online.

Everyday websites are going up and the people who own these site domains need a well designed place to put their content. Most of these people know that a high quality site will bring them closer to success than a poorly crafted one, so they will find someone who can help them out.

There are many companies who will hire a team of designers to work on their clients' sites and there are others that will hire someone to work on their own sites. You will need to have good designing software or tools to be able to get one of these jobs, should you feel you would like to try your hand at it.

Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant who basically performs administrative duties from their home office. They can perform several types of duties, such as data entry, customer service, bookkeeping, web designing, writing, telemarketing, sales and transcription. Not all virtual assistants do the same duties, as each company has different needs.

If you can do some basic administrative duties, you can still get a position as a virtual assistant. You may not be paid as much as those who can do more skilled jobs, but it gives you a chance to hone your skills to gain more experience for the higher paid virtual assistant jobs.

These are some of the more common types of telecommuting jobs available. The list, of course, goes on to include several more. Jobs like, data entry, graphic artist, web developer, accounting, writing, and proofreading.

Before you start to look for a telecommuting position, you should take a look at yourself and see what skills or experiences you do have. When you know which type of position works for your skill set, then you can narrow your job searching down to that type of job, instead of just looking at hundreds of job ads trying to decide what to do.




Nell Taliercio has been working at home full time since 2004. She's worked as a telecommuter, virtual assistant and affiliate marketer. In 5 years she's discovered many secrets to finding legitimate work at home jobs and securing them. You can find work at home job information and tips at: http://www.justonlinejobs.com





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2012年9月17日 星期一

vWorker - A Telecommuter Review


Here's my vWorker review for anyone that would like to learn a little more about one of the most inspirational sources of telecommuting dreams. vWorker.com used to be called Rentacoder.com, but just changed their name to vWorker.com to reflect their large variety of available projects. Whether you're a marketing guru, web development master, or elite graphic designer, there is work for you at vWorker.

They now boast close to 300,000 virtual workers and almost half as many employers. That's one employer for every two workers! You have pretty good odds of finding some work if you're even slightly above average in any field of work. Even though there does seem to be a lot of outsourcing going on there, there is still room for Americans to get plenty of real telecommuting possibilities. Many employers also specifically mention that they are looking for someone they can trust to do long-term work, not just one or two projects.

If you are worried about the security of transactions, the trustworthiness of vWorker, or the employers you'll work with, don't worry! They have implemented a really nice system that works to everyone's benefit. If a virtual worker doesn't complete the job the employer will not have to pay for the entire job. If a virtual worker does complete the job and the buyer disappears all the funds will be distributed to the worker, as failure to communicate within a certain time frame guarantees funds to the one that is still communicating.

I'd like to think my vWorker review has helped you determine whether or not you have a chance to be a successful telecommuter. I think anyone can have a telecommuter career, as long as they have patience to grow their portfolio and credentials so that employers will be willing to pay well for expertise and experience. It also helps to get hired for new projects!




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Telecommuting Job Idea: Legal Document Coder


Legal document coders provide a very specialized service for law firms. They organize the legal documents to make research easier for the lawyers. By using databases to organize things, the information can be found quickly, allowing more time to be dedicated to the case at hand.

Where to find a job as a legal document coder: There are many companies that offer document coding that may hire freelance workers. You could contact law firms in your area, especially smaller law firms, who may need occasional help.

Skills you need: You need to be able to do Objective Coding (a basic index of each document, including dates, author of the document, recipients, type, title, where stored) and Subjective Coding (includes keywords from the document itself for searches). If you have some basic knowledge of the law, it is helpful. Some companies only want to hire entry-level lawyers or paralegals, so they have a better understanding of the documents.

You should be able to learn the filing system that each law firm uses quickly, so you can step in and do the job efficiently. You should also be aware of the various styles of indexing that can be applied to the documents, including inventory, bibliographic, and detailed indexing.

You should have excellent typing skills (40 WMP or better) with high accuracy. You should be able to read quickly and accurately as well.

Tools you need: A reliable computer and internet connection are necessary if you will be working from home. A printer, scanner and fax are useful tools for transferring files to the law office. But, since many of the documents may be confidential in nature, they may have to send them through the post office or other delivery service. You should have a standard word processor and database programs. Some companies may have a preferred program that you may have to purchase.

How much money can you make? Depending on skill and experience, you could make upwards of $9 an hour.




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Using Keywords to Find Legitimate Telecommuting Job Leads


Many people are choosing telecommuting as an option to bring in an income while being at home. Whatever the reasons that we choose to work at home, the one thing we all have in common is the problem of locating legitimate jobs online. We often come online with the idea that finding a job online will be easy.

Unfortunately it’s not usually that easy. What you will often run into are the scams for working at home. Why is that though? We often find the job search websites and plug in two common keywords. These two keywords are often the reason many of us give up on finding a legitimate job because all that pulls up are the scams.

The keywords I’m speaking of are:

•Work at home

•Work from home

--> With the keywords “work at home,” you’re almost 100% guaranteed to pull up scams or business opportunities, and not the legitimate jobs. Now don’t get me wrong, there can be legit jobs in these keywords. Iit takes much longer to find them, and it’s much harder to locate them. In my 4 plus years of working at home, I’ve discovered lesser used keywords that yield me much better results.

Popular Keywords:

•Telecommuting

•Telecommute

•Telecommuter

--> These three keywords are second to “work at home” in their popularity. A pro of these keywords is that many leads will be listed with them. I find legitimate job leads using these keywords every time I search with them. I also find the scams, but overall these keywords are great to use with your job search.

7 More Keywords to Use

•Must have home office
•1099
•IC or independent contractor
•Virtual office and virtual
•Remote contractor
•Off-site
•Freelance

--> Next on the list are these 7 keywords. Next to telecommuting, these are my favorite. Often they will pull up legitimate jobs. You won’t always find a good variety of leads all the time. Sometimes the deeper you dig, the better the jobs and the better your chance that hundreds of other people haven’t found that same job.

Last 3 Keywords to Try

•Must have DSL
•Home-based
•Home-based employee

--> Last, I use these 3 keywords when finishing up my job search. I don’t always find leads with these keywords on every job search site I go to, but the more job search sites you go to, the better your chance you’ll find leads with all these keywords. You can find a list of over 25 job search sites at [http://www.mommysplace.net/work_at_home_job_sites.html]

Basically, the more keywords you use and the more job sites you go to, the better your chance at locating legitimate job leads. Even if it takes you a few hours a week to do your searching, with all the keywords and job search sites, it’s worth it in the end if you land a job!

Another thing to keep in mind for speeding up the job search is to know what a scam looks like so you can avoid it. I’ve gotten to the point where I can usually just read the title of the “job” and know right away it’s a scam. If I do click in a job lead, within a few seconds I can determine if it’s a scam or sketchy. I wasn’t able to do that when I first started out in the telecommuting field, though. In my time of being scammed and reading others being scammed, I discovered the common scams and the common red flags. Read more about scams, red flags, and links to research scams at [http://www.mommysplace.net/work_at_home_scams.html]

In closing, I’d like to say that using these keywords is a good start. When you find legitimate jobs, really search through the description and see what keywords they use. When you find a new keyword, jot that down and add it to your keyword list. The more keywords you use, the better your chance of finding and landing a legitimate job!

Happy Job Hunting!




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Jobs For Retirees - Virtual Employment Could Be Your Answer


You never expected to be looking up jobs for retirees. But your retirement dreams have turned into a nightmare. Your retirement investment funds have been hit hard with the collapse of the economy. Now there's a sickening feeling every morning when you wake up. "Will I be able to keep up with the cost of living?" You're not expecting to buy a villa in the south of France. Just to live comfortably without financial stress.

It's not like you can go back to work "out there". Think of the competition. Each day, we hear of more companies laying people off or going under themselves. There is an unprecedented unemployment disaster among us. And every one of these laid-off workers will be looking for work. So what can you do?

Have you considered a job where you could work from home? I'm not talking about scams ready to take advantage of you, either. I'm talking about a real work at home job. Nothing different than other employment except you work from the comfort of your own home.

This is beneficial to retirees. You may have a disability where choosing your own hours to work is exactly what you need. You may be only able to devote a couple of hours a day to the job. But you can look for a job that fits with your lifestyle. No spending money on commuting and a special wardrobe, either.

If you have a good computer system with high-speed internet access, you have what you need to look for a work at home position in the "homeshoring" or telecommuting industry. Some examples of work needed by employers are:


graphic design
clerical
virtual assistants
engineering
business
customer service
sales and marketing
transcription
human resources
programming
finance
virtual call center agents

Chances are that you have the transferable skills to appeal to an employer. Whatever your career was before retirement, you should be able to find and apply for a job with your credentials. So where do you apply? Many of them are not advertised in your local paper. You could be working for someone who lives thousands of miles away from you!

Do research on the internet. Go to a search engine and type in "homeshoring or telecommuting jobs". You'll learn about this employment trend and have a better idea if it is something that would work with your lifestyle. Write down your skills and what you enjoy doing. Then set out to find the employers who are ready to hire you for a telecommuting job to see you through your retirement years.




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2012年9月16日 星期日

Finding and Becoming a Telecommuting Employer


Telecommuting is the term coined by an American, Jack Nilles in 1973. It is also called as e-commuting or e-work or tele-work or work-at-home. Telecommuting is a work arrangement where employers take advantage of the various technological advances and enjoy limited flexibility in working hours and working location. It is a broader term referring to substituting telecommunications for any form of work that requires travel, which consequently eliminates the distance limitations of telecommuting. Some work from home while others use mobile telecommunications technology to work from any location. All telecommuting employers work for tele-workers but not all tele-workers are telecommuting employers.

The motto is 'work is something you do, and not something you travel to.' A successful telecommuting program needs a management style which is mostly based on results and not on a close inquiry of a telecommuting employer. Most legitimate telecommuting companies do not charge you to work for them rather they will pay you for your work. The only exception would be a freelancing company which will take a fee from both you and the employer as a part of the agreement. The fee is usually very small, around 5% of the total budget, and considering that you don't have to travel to work, and you pay no immediate income tax on your earnings, this is a very small fee indeed.

One option for starting your own online business is to become a telecommuting employer. These are people who hire others to work on a team, and then bid on projects on freelancing websites. As long as onedoes his job well, he will have a guaranteed paycheck, as they control all of the terms of the agreement, from the amount of the bid to the salary of their employees. Telecommuting jobs allow you to work on your own schedule but with the given tasks and responsibilities.

The greatest disadvantage to a telecommuting employer is that they work for someone else and their job stability is dependent on their companies. Another disadvantage is that the competition among them is very high. Many companies are very choosy and the pay is based on their terms.

Today, there are many obstacles to overcome to get a good job. Many skilled workers are not able to get to the place of work due to family situations or physical disability. Telecommuting employers are very lucky to hold this job as they can choose to work where they want. Telecommuting jobs provide great opportunities for one parent homes or for homes where only one parent can work. Some work places do not have the facility to accommodate handicapped people, for those people telecommuting work gives them security and they can earn from where they live.

Telecommuting employers were in the past proved their job to be very difficult due to lack of technology. But nowadays, it is easy to become a telecommuting employer because of the advancement in technology and internet and working from home has been made easier and more convenient.




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Have a Plan Before Proposing Telecommuting to Your Boss


Everyday people think about how great it would be to work in the comfort of their own home and at their own pace instead of commuting to work. For mothers, how they wish to have the option to work at home to spend more time taking care of the family. For people who feel that their personal lives are out of balance due to their hectic working schedule or simply sick of the grind, telecommuting is seen as the answer and the only option in their desire to work at home.

Proposing an off-site arrangement at work is actually possible with your boss, but there are a lot of factors that need to be considered for somebody to be given the chance to telecommute. Before giving the telecommuting proposal, make sure in your heart that you are a good candidate for telecommuting. Often, bosses approve such proposals only to employees who have already proven their worth in the company, shown the right work disciplines and have served the company well for quite some time.

All successful telecommuting proposals take a great deal planning. Once you have finalized all your terms, it's time to give your boss the big news. Here are some of the strategies that you can use when planning and presenting a proposal:

1. It would be best to give both a written proposal with an oral presentation. This way, your telecommuting proposal becomes comprehensive. The presentation means to enlighten your boss about certain things that are included in your proposal, enabling him to absorb some important points about your proposal, giving him the opportunity to raise questions as well as objections.

2. When doing a proposal, make sure that you focus more on how your proposal benefits your employer and not yourself. Never focus on how well it would serve your needs. Avoid mentioning your need for more time with the kids or any other personal reasons; discussions must only revolve around the job. Your proposal must be telling something about how it can help you become more efficient and productive, and how well it would benefit your employers and the company that you are working for.

3. Telecommuting proposals are the best time to brag about your work accomplishments. Touting your value to the company as well as your traits as a great worker may help you get an approval.

4. Propose a trial period during which your bosses will determine whether or not you are more efficient doing telework. It also gives your bosses an easy way out of the deal. Just make sure that you perform well during this period for it will make or break your chances of becoming a telecommuter.

5. Present accountability measures. Employers are mostly anxious about telecommuting because of fear that you become unproductive when no one is watching over you at work. Lay out a work outline and schedule when he can check on you from time to time. Make sure that your boss knows that you are reachable and flexible; give him or her your phone, fax, pager, cell-phone numbers and e-mail addresses to convince them that you have all the necessary work equipment installed at home.

When giving your proposal, be sure that you are prepared to answer questions. Expect that your bosses will be looking out for reasons why not to approve your proposal. Using these tips can help you convince them to do otherwise.




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5 Job Searching Secrets


A man once said, "Everyone hates their job. That's the way it is. That's why they call it work." Wow, what a way to go through life! That attitude may be true for some people, but it certainly doesn't have to.

If you decide that you are passionate about working out of your home, then it can happen. You are only limited by your dreams. More and more people are now telecommuting. Working at home definitely falls under the category of work though. You need to work very hard to find telecommuting jobs. You also need to work very hard to stay gainfully employed.

If you're determined to work at home, follow some of the suggestions below to help you along the telecommuting journey:

1. Determine if you are disciplined to work hard without a boss looking over your shoulder. If you're the type who is easily distracted, unfocused and disorganized then telecommuting may not be for you.

2. Map out a plan to make it happen. Dreams are necessary and wonderful; but they won't go anywhere without a plan. Set goals and objectives how you will meet your goals.

3. Keep away from the scams. There are many genuine jobs that allow you to telecommute. Unfortunately there are also scams out there that sound too good to be true or expect you to pay for a job. Never pay for a job. Also don't apply to any company that is using a free email address such as yahoo.com or hotmail.com. Legitimate companies will not use a free email account.

4. Optimize your time while searching for jobs. Only use narrow keyword phrases. "Work at home" will bring you far too many results to weed through. Try some of these phrases: telecommuting jobs, freelance, 1099 employee, virtual assistant, offsite and remote contractor.

5. Use job search websites. Some websites such as [http://www.telecommutingmoms.com/jobleadwebsites.html] provide consolidated telecommuting jobs conveniently located on one website.

Most importantly, you must have the mindset that an at-home telecommuting job is no different than an outside the home job. This mindset is important because #1 it is true and #2, your attitude will determine your altitude. Follow the simple steps above and be prepared to live your dream.




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The Pro's and Con's of Telecommuting - As Seen Through The Eye's of a Seasoned Telecommuter


Janelle Delacorte has been happily answering calls for the Home Shopping Network and various infomercials since November 2004.

Several nights out of the week she tucks the kids in to bed, turns around, takes 20 or so odd steps, and arrives at the office. In her pajama's, no less.

Janelle is a telecommuter.

According to the 2004 ITAC American Interactive Consumer Survey, she's one of 24.1 million people who is employed by a company, and works from home. And as you can imagine, she loves her job.

In a recent interview she confided with me about the pro's and con's of telecommuting.

Pro's:


Working at home - especially if you have children. Janelle has a 1 and 3 year old. Having the kids at home with her has saved their family tens of thousands of dollars in day care costs.

"I was a latch key kid growing up, and that's not something I wanted for my children," she says. "By working at home I've been able to see them pass all of their major milestones, and I'm very grateful for that."



Being able to choose your own hours.
The company Janelle works for routes calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even better, she can work in 30 minute increments, not a straight 8 hour shift as you would in a traditional office.

This enables her to work while the kids are asleep. And even if she wants to squeeze in a 1/2 hour during their nap time, she can do so.



Not having to commute.
Los Angeles - where Janelle lives - has the worst rush hour traffic in the United States, according to the American Automobile Association. Not to mention some of the highest gas prices.

Janelle's family has saved over $200 dollars a month by eliminating her daily commute to the office.



Not having to invest in office attire.
With two toddler age children, and a new car, Janelle's family expenses expanded dramatically in the past 3 years. However with a cut in certain expenses, like office clothes, they've been able to allocate that money to their newest bills, without feeling overwhelmed.


Con's:


Voice strain.
If you're not accustomed to talking continuously for long periods of time, you might find your throat hurting for the first week or so until your body adapts.

"When I began answering calls for the infomercial people I had to read a relatively long script, depending on the product being sold. Those first few days were murder on my throat," says Janelle.

Her solution was to keep a warm cup of tea nearby, as well as a glass of room temperature water with lemon.

"It's very important to keep your throat hydrated with the right things, or you'll lose your steam very early on," she advises.


The pay can be volatile for those who are new to the game. Janelle get's paid anywhere from $.17-$.27 per minute when she's on the phone with a customer. So if you choose a slow period, you could literally make less than a dollar an hour.

"When I first started with HSN I would have really busy times when I'd be on the phone for almost the entire hour. Then there would be times when the phone would ring 1 or 2 times," she says.

"Now before I book my hours I look at what's going to be selling during that time frame. Some items just attract a lot more buyers. So I schedule my work time around those hot sellers, and my checks have been getting consistently better."

She advises workers in her field to keep a diary of what's selling when they work, so they'll know where the most calls come from.


Not having a separate worklife away from home.
Janelle says she sometimes misses the adult companionship and change of pace that an outside office provides.

"Yes, I sometimes long for a little watercooler banter," she laughs. "But when I can roll out of bed, put on my headset and start work anytime of the day or night, I realize that I still have one of the best jobs in the world."





Alexis Dawes is the author of "The Telecommuter Job Report," a quarterly updated e-report that highlights companies hiring telecommuters on a regular basis, and interviews with real, working telecommuters. You may get more information about this report at ([http://www.TelecommuterJobReport.com]).





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2012年9月15日 星期六

Investing in Work at Home Jobs


With today's economic stresses, more and more people are interested in investing in work from home jobs opportunities. This allows them to save the expenditure used in commuting to work. There are others who are simply interested in taking care of their children while they are working. For those people who are seeking opportunities to invest in, here are some guiding tips that will help you in choosing suitable work at home jobs.

Firstly, you should visit the websites that give investors work at home jobs opportunities. There are several websites that are available that promise investors that they can find you jobs. However, you should only sign in with those who are accredited. Conduct thorough research on any website that is offering these services to avoid the scammers who have infiltrated the industry. A suitable website to use is one that has been in existence for quite some time. You can also look at online forums where there are people who can testify that they have benefited from the help of the chosen company.
After you identify a job that is worth investing in, conduct a lot of research regarding it. There is a misconception that many people who invest in work at home jobs have that all the jobs are easy to do. However, some jobs such as telecommuting jobs require some effort that is going to help you progress through the steps quickly. Ensure that before you decide to pursue an occupation, you have a lot of positive things that you have found about it.

If you find that the opportunity is the best among other online jobs that are available, the third step is to apply for it. Write a cover letter that is tailored to suit the job you are applying for. Avoid sending letters that are similar on all investment opportunities that you apply for.

After you send in your details of your application, wait for the company to reply to your mail. You can follow up if the company does not respond promptly, using a polite letter, unless of course they have specified that clients are not supposed to follow up after they have applied for a job.




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Jobs That Will be Better for Part-Time Telecommuting


Telecommuting jobs come in two different types. The ones that you work from home the entire time and the others that have you work part-time at home and part of the time at the work site. The Part-time telecommuting jobs are ones that will be local to you. Here are some types of telecommuting jobs that work better for Part-time telecommuting:

Paralegal - This is not always considered a telecommuting type job, but some employers allow for part of it to be done at home. Because this job entails filling out private sensitive information, the documents used in these purposes, aren't allowed to leave the site's premises.

Human Resource - Phone and paperwork duties can be done from a home office, but there will be face to face meetings that will have to be done on site for the company. A recruiter generally finds people to hire, so oftentimes you will see that as a total telecommuting job, but human resources deals with more than just hiring and firing. They are what keep the company's team together.

Social Work - This is much like the human resource position. This job has duties that can be performed from home, but will require some face to face meetings with those you represent and also with service providers that will be helping your clients.

Sales - Those who sell products to local businesses will have to make visits to those companies. The phone calls and the necessary paperwork could be done from the home office. There can also be weekly or monthly meetings with other employees and management for the company.

Mystery Shopping - Some companies will hire people to evaluate certain businesses and their customer service qualities. Most of this job will be done at the requested business site, so that one can evaluate their service as a shopper there. The phone evaluations and the reports that you would fill out based on your visit for that particular day, are usually done from home.

Auto Appraiser/Claims Adjusters- There are several duties that these jobs have that could be done from your own home office, but there will be on site visits to do the vehicle appraising. In a lot of cases you may be traveling quite far to evaluate certain vehicles.

There are many positions that could actually be done completely from home, but the company that hires the employee chooses to make it a part-time telecommuting and part-time on site position. Those that make that decision usually do it because they want the part-time face to face contact with the person they hired for that position.

This enables them to keep tabs on that employee and allows them a level of comfort knowing that there's sufficient enough communication between them to ensure completion of necessary projects. Each company will be different in how the position will be performed, so you will want to ask before taking on a job with them.




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Job Lead Websites To Use in Your Telecommuting Search


Let me ask you a question: are you tired of

using job sites only to find scam after scam? I bet you're nodding

your head in agreement to that question. I know that I was sick

and tired of spending all my time online searching for

telecommuting jobs only to find scams. Any type of free job site

is going to have a few scams, but some sites have more legitimate

jobs than others, and some are easier to use than others.

There is one job site that I enjoy, have found the most legitimate

jobs from, is the easiest to search through, and has a good variety

of jobs. This site is http://www.craigslist.org/. If you've never

used this job search website, I would start using it today!

What makes it such a superior job lead website? Well, let

me tell you what I personally like about it. I like that there is

an option to search telecommuting jobs only; not too many job sites

have this option built into the search feature. You simply go to

whatever city you want, select whatever category you want, and

click on the telecommuting option. Then, it pulls up the

telecommuting jobs! It's sooooo easy!

I also enjoy that there are so many great categories, and there are

some really diverse categories. If you're looking for jobs in

administration, biotech, writing, teaching or many others, you can

find them at http://www.craigslist.org/.

I also enjoy that there are so many cities and countries to search

through. If you're searching for Canadian telecommuting jobs,

there are options to search that country. If you're looking for

telecommuting jobs in Ireland, there is an option to search that

country and many other countries as well. Plus well over 30 US

cities!

To find the best results, I go to http://www.craigslist.org/ and

start with the first city, Albany, and start with the first

category, accounting and finance, and then start searching through

every city and category! Sounds simple right? It is simple, but

you need to stay committed to looking for jobs everyday.

Telecommuting jobs go fast, so searching everyday at Craigslist.org

will be your best bet. You need to jump on the jobs the day they

are listed. Is this going to take time on your part? Of course,

but if you're serious about working at home, you will find the time

to search everyday for jobs.

Craiglist.org is one of the easiest job search websites I've found,

and it's one that I go to in order to find legitimate leads from

every single day! My husband has even started using it to find

offline jobs in our area.

I have other job search websites that you can try out listed on my

MommysPlace site. I haven't used all of the websites on this list,

so please know that I can't vouch for them all or tell you if they

are the best to use. You should try as many as you want in order

to decide which ones work best for you.

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Now get out there and get searching! I wish you the best with your job search.




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2012年9月14日 星期五

Could Your Current Job Be Suitable For Telecommuting?


You may or may not realize this, but sometimes it's better to consider taking your existing job home with you rather than perform an all out search for a new telecommuting job.

Your existing employer knows your work ethic and this can be to your advantage when attempting to convince them to allow you to telecommute.

However, not all jobs are suitable for telecommuting. And this article will focus on that. Distinguishing what jobs are suitable for telecommuting will help you determine if your current job is a prime candidate for this type of work environment.

How many hours out of your workday are spent working on projects alone? If you perform a type of job where you are trapped in one area for an extended period, this could be a job for taking home. That's why typing, computer programming, designing, reporting, writing, data entry, engineering, designing all are decent candidates for teleworking arrangements.

But even if your job involves this type of work, you must consider whether your job requires large amounts of interaction with other employees or your employer. While, everyday technology is advancing to make this less and less of a concern, it should be something taken into consideration.

Video conferencing and other methods of distance communication our advancing so everyone can easily take advantage. Right now, the necessary hardware, software, and connection speeds to do this efficiently aren't available to everyone at a reasonable price.

In the near future, you can expect telepresence to break down this barrier of required communication with employers and colleagues. Making telecommuting a much easier proposition for employees in this current dilemma of needing to have constant contact with their fellow workers.

If you are not familiar with telepresence, it's basically, a method of communication where your image can be seen by someone communicating with you as if they were sitting across a desk from you.

Believe it or not, our communication lines are set up for allowing this. The communication speed is there and we can expect this technology to become more and more common in the near future.

Now, just the opposite, if your current job involves interacting with others outside your organization then this can easily be done from elsewhere. Telephone customer service and telephone sales are all good candidates for telecommuting.

Do you work at a physical plant, construction site, retail store? If this is the case, then it will be a lot harder, if not impossible, to convert that job into a telecommuting position. That is, unless your job involves large amounts of phone or computer work within these settings.

Do you need to be available at a moment's notice? If so, telecommuting may not be a good choice for you. If you are the main point person when people need problems solved right on the spot, being at home may not cut it. Do you manage other peoples computers, the company network, office equipment, etc.? If you do, you may find it hard to convince your boss your services can be performed from home.

These are just a few things to consider to determine if your present job is suitable for telecommuting. If your job can't allow this type of work environment and you still want to work from home, you need to consider finding another job that does.

If your job isn't suitable for telecommuting, you may need to find one that is. And this could mean needing to learn some new skills. You can definitely learn the skills you'll need for a future telecommuting job from the comfort of your home.

If your job happens to be suitable for telecommuting and you want to stay with your current employer, your next step would be to find out if your company has any telecommuting policies in force. Then you will need to discuss your telecommuting desire with your employer. And you just might be working from your home very soon.




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Part-Time Evening Jobs - They Are Available But Is There Something Better?


Many people use a newspaper of one of the popular online job search sites to hunt for part-time evening jobs in the United States. Performing an entry-level job hunt for part-time jobs might uncover some good hourly work. These might be jobs in a factory, doing clerical work, or many other jobs worthy of taking a second look. Since the market for jobs is very thin at the moment, you will be competing with many other people interested in the same position. Although, this is not to say that you cannot locate a decent second job this way.

But let's be honest with ourselves for a minute. Who really wants another job they have to drive across town for? Especially for one that's realistically only going to bring in another 10 bucks per hour, maybe 15 bucks if you're fortunate, performing hard-nosed labor. Because, let's face it, most of the part-time jobs out there are only available because there isn't anyone else in that company who wants to perform the job during their regular working hours.

If the above rings true for you, here are two possible alternatives: Find a job that allows you the time you deserve with your family and friends. Or create an income like many others have with the help of a mentor...more on this in a bit.

There are many websites dedicated to helping people, just like you, locate jobs they can perform at the comfort of their home. Jobs that can be performed without ever having to drive across town. What I'm talking about here is called telecommuting. A simple search online for "telecommuting jobs" will reveal a lot of websites dedicated to helping you find a job you can work from the comfort of your own home.

Now, on to the second option. Have you ever considered building a personal business online? Most anyone can take advantage of this opportunity. If you are reading this article right now, you have everything you need to make a good living online. Many people in your situation are taking action on it. However, you will want the advice of a solid mentor or someone who can show you the ins and outs of it all. Always perform due diligence when deciding to take an advantage of an online business opportunity.

It's up to you to decide if part-time evening jobs are worth your time away from your family and the effort it takes to make a little more income.




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Common Work at Home Jobs Pay Structures


Work at home jobs vary in pay, depending on who you work for and the type of work that you do. The important thing to remember is that unlike running a business, you will get paid by someone else to work for them. This is key if you need money in the short term and cannot afford to wait until your home business grows to the point where it can sustain you and your family. Here are some payment options you can expect as you search for home jobs.

Per Task

Some companies pay virtual workers for each task they complete. These are typically freelance jobs and not telecommute jobs. The main advantage for getting paid this way is the frequency. Most jobs will pay you two or more times each week. The main disadvantage is that many companies pay a low wage, as low as 50 cents per task. Some examples of the kinds of tasks you can expect include:

• Edit 100 word articles

• Research contact information for company managers

• Write blog posts

• Evaluate search engine results based on keywords

Getting paid this way is not for everyone. You may have to meet weekly quotas or produce a large volume in order to make a living. That can become tedious, boring and lead to burnout if it doesn't fit your personality. On the other hand, you may enjoy working on many small tasks, making this type of pay a great fit.

Per Project

Work at home jobs also pay on a per project basis. It's a step up from getting paid per task because the length of the tasks tends to be much longer. A project may take days or weeks to complete, and you will be paid some or all of it up front. Some examples of the kinds of projects you can expect are:

• Set up WordPress blogs

• Develop email marketing campaigns to promote a webinar

• Create YouTube videos

One benefit of this type of arrangement is that you can complete a project and move on, which is great if you find that you don't like the company or the work. The disadvantage is that projects may dry up, and you'll find yourself looking for jobs again. It can feel as if you're running a business.

Hourly Wage

You can also land telecommute jobs and work at home jobs that pay based on an hourly rate. These are often long term and you agree to work as an independent contractor in many cases. You'll be responsible for paying your own taxes, but you're guaranteed a certain amount of work each week. You can also find virtual employment where the company pays you an hourly wage as an employee. The company will take care of withholding taxes, as well some offer health insurance and other benefits. A common hourly wage for an entry level work at home job is $10 per hour.

When you're first starting out, you may need to take on a variety of work at home jobs that offer different wage structures. Once you gain experience and your resume is more marketable, you will have more options.




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2012年9月13日 星期四

Work at Home Jobs - 3 Questions to Consider Before Applying


I've been in the work at home industry for nearly ten years and I'm still dismayed at all the home job scams that I see. But there is one difference over the years...unfortunately, these scammers have grown much wiser at scamming the average home job seeker. These same desperate searchers keep falling for these scams time and time again and of course, this only sets them up for even MORE fear of being scammed. And sadly, it all makes perfect sense that they end up giving up.

What most people don't know...there is a solution to this. You can prevent yourself from being the fallen victim of a deceitful Internet scam! The secret is knowing exactly what to look out for when conducting a search for a legitimate telecommuting job.

Below are the three basic factors to look for in the legitimacy of an online company

1) Does the company provide contact information?

Contact with the employer is the most important. If you're going to work for an employer, of course you will need to easily communicate with that person. Same as an offline job...you need communication. A legitimate company will always provide a real working phone number and/or a email address.

2) Does the company explain in detail exactly what you will be doing?

If the company is vague about what you will be doing and also states that you will easily earn X amount of dollars in a very short time, then you can bet it's a scam. If you see this on a company website, don't read any further...move onto the next job lead.

3) Does the company ask for start up fees or registration fees?

You should never have to pay for a home based job. A legitimate company will not require start up or registration fees from you. The only fees that may be required from you is from a background check, headset (usually for customer support work), or a foot pedal (for transcription work). Sometimes you will find a company that will pay for all equipment needed to complete the job duties. But, if a company requires fees other than for stated above, then they are a scam. Don't waste your money and fall for these schemes.

By following the above tips, hopefully your job search will be considerably less difficult and more importantly...you won't be scammed from your efforts.

One Last Tip: If the job sounds "too good to be true," than it most likely is.

For example: If the company states you will have guaranteed earnings of $25 per hour or more, I'd be skeptical of such a statement, and I would be sure to contact the employer directly to back this up. Always follow your gut instincts.

Much success to you with your job search!




Article Written By Tammy Embrich

Tammy has been successful in the work at home industry for 4 years now. She is an Internet marketer, article marketer, and ghostwriter. She offers free job leads for the job seeker, as well as articles, tips, and more at Work At Home Jobs.

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Finding a Work at Home Job is Not a Lonely Journey


Whoever said finding a work at home job was not easy was absolutely right. It doesn't matter if the economy is failing or not. Plainly telecommuting jobs don't fall from the sky.

It can be a daunting task to find the work at home job on your own. Here are three ways to seek help and make your journey into working at home a success and as stress-free as possible.

1. Seek the help of others either through networking online or offline. The more people who know you're looking for a work at home job, the better. If they know, they may also pass the information along to someone else who may be looking for someone.

If you're networking offline always have resumes handy.

2. Use other online outlets like work at home forums. Community forums are one of the best tools to use to find a work at home job. You're reaching out to a lot of people in different parts of the world and you're increasing your chances that much more.

The important part of using forums is providing as much information about you as possible without giving out personal information. In order to get the most and use your time wisely is be forthcoming about what you're looking for, what skills and experience you have, what you don't want to do, but are open to. Even though you may have certain needs to be met, keep in mind you don't want to limit yourself and become inflexible.

Going back to the forum is important as well. I have seen a job offered made to a job seeker on the forum, but unfortunately she never came back to see if anyone responded to her post. If you don't have the time to keep checking, you can subscribe to your own topic to receive notification via email when someone replies.

3. Use a recruiting agency. Yes it requires payment and some agencies may offer these services:
Help you create a proper work at home resume
Offer educational resources
Offer work at home resources such as articles, resume and interviewing tips
Match your skills and experience with a virtual company
Find researched home based, freelance and telecommuting job leads
Offer a work at home discussion forum and more

Even though you will work remotely from home, it doesn't mean you have to be alone when you're seeking a work at home job. Use these three suggestions today to find your telecommuting job.




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Telecommuter's Guide To Safe Job Hunting


If you are a newcomer in the hunt for a telecommuting position this information will help you avoid the "not so promising" jobs and the outright scams.

Once you spend some time browsing for home-based job openings you soon discover there are gobs and gobs of "jobs" that are... well, not really jobs. In fact, work-from-home scams are so prevalent that many people simply give up searching.

There are real jobs out there for telecommuters, but the playing field is large and the sharks are plentiful. So if you want to get that job you must be determined and knowledgeable.

Know What You Want From A Job

You should be clear about what you want before you begin searching for work. Are you looking for a job as an employee, a freelance contract job, or would you like a start-up business? Are you looking to be your own boss and invest in an opportunity, or do you need the predictability offered by an employer? Recognize what you want as a home-based worker and you are better able to spot what is worth checking into and what you should avoid.

Look at the list below for descriptions of the various ways people work from home. With this information you can cut through the "job search clutter" and focus on job options better suited for you.

1) Transitioned Jobs

The vast percentage of today's home-based employees, or "virtual" workers, transitioned into the home from the job they formerly performed solely in the office. Many split time between working in the office and working at home. If you are currently employed and feel your job can be done at least partly from home, you may want to consider presenting the idea to your boss.

2) "Off-Site" Teleworker Jobs

Many companies have employees of the "off-site" designation. These are teleworkers who may or may not work in a home office. For instance, their work may involve some combination of traveling in the performance of their duties, working in the office, and working at home. You'll find that job postings requiring travel, in fields such as engineering or sales, are often telecommuter friendly.

3) Telecommute-Option Jobs

While more and more companies are adopting telecommuter friendly policies, the majority of telecommuters still spend some time in the workplace. You see this in job postings with a "telecommute option." The option is viewed as a benefit of the job and usually is not an invitation to work from home every day of the week. So if you're not against having a traditional job, with the idea of working into a telecommuting arrangement, then your job possibilities greatly expand.

4) Telecommute-Only Jobs

Companies that hire employees to work exclusively from home are harder to find. Not all jobs are suited for this arrangement and many employers are simply not comfortable throwing untested employees into a full telecommuting position. You need to be cautious if looking for this type of employment. Scams artists love to prey upon telecommute-only job seekers.

5) Contract Work

According to a survey by the Dieringer Research Group, more than half of all people who work from home at least one day per month are self-employed. Contract providers, also known as freelancers, fall into this self-employed group. They work independently and are paid upon completion of a specified service.

Freelance contracting can provide an exclusively home-based work environment which many people prefer. You have a greater degree of flexibility in terms of where, when, and how you work. However, because freelancers are not employees you don't get some of the benefits a job might offer, such as group health insurance and tax payments to the IRS on your behalf.

It's worth noting that many companies are recognizing the benefits of "homeshoring" rather than "offshoring" their outsourced work. This is especially evident in the teleservices industry, with contractors stepping in to fill jobs formerly performed overseas. Home-based contractors are utilized by companies such as Willow, Alpine, LiveOps, and West At Home with great success.

If you can get by without traditional job benefits you may want to follow the lead of other successful contractors and consider a freelance lifestyle.

Beware Of Opportunities Pretending To Be Jobs

Now that you have an idea of the direction your search will take, it's time to get your guard up. The first thing to watch out for is cleverly worded "job postings" which are nothing more than advertisements for an opportunity.

There's nothing wrong with legitimate opportunities. However, opportunities are not jobs and scams are often advertised in ways that mislead you into believing they are jobs.

How can you tell the difference between an opportunity and a job?

A job pays you. Simple as that. If you are asked to send money, no matter how legitimate the reason may appear, then it's not a job. A company seeking employees or contract providers will screen your qualifications through a resume, interview, or portfolio, while an opportunity promoter doesn't necessarily care who you are or what you know.

If you have limited computer expertise, lack marketing knowledge and a marketing budget, or simply don't have the background or experience with opportunity solicitors to discern what's real and what isn't, you shouldn't hastily jump into foreign territory. It takes time, patience, and perseverance to develop a sound business.

Scam Artists Target Unskilled Workers

If you have expertise in a field you have more job options. With specialized knowledge you face less competition and command greater earning power. Without specialized knowledge you encounter more competition, less earning power, and more scams. Specialized skills enable you to earn a living wage, while low-skilled work is best at providing extra income.

There are thousands of job seekers looking for those elusive low-skilled, high-paying jobs. The truth is, to be paid well you must bring some skills to the table. But that doesn't stop people from looking for easy work and high pay. Scams fill the void by offering false promises to unskilled workers looking for a pot of gold.

Those companies who do have openings for low-skilled work rarely post those jobs, primarily because the applicant pool is so large. A company can post an opening on a job board just once and will literally be swamped with applications in a matter of hours - applicants to last for years.

What's the trick to finding those low-skilled jobs?

Bypass the job listing boards. Ignore the ads floating around the Internet and you can avoid the scams. Instead, locate and directly contact companies who hire low-skilled workers.

With a little patience and some online research it's possible to track down the websites of companies hiring low-skilled workers. The most productive method of doing this is to network with other job seekers. You will find many seasoned job seekers hanging out at discussion forums on popular home business websites. Use your favorite search engine to locate these sites. Get involved in the boards, ask questions, and follow leads.

10 Tips For Safe Job Hunting

Let's boil this down to the nitty-gritty. Pay attention to these points in your search for home-based employment:


A job never asks for money. You are the receiver.

A job pays you if training is required.

Know what you want before looking for it. Research the type of job you want and the skills and equipment needed to do that job.

Know the difference between a job and an opportunity. Beware of those using the J-O-B word where none exists.

A job will want to know more about you either through an interview and/or resume. An opportunity doesn't necessarily care who you are or what you know.

There is no such thing as easy work and high pay - unless you are Paris Hilton. But then you wouldn't be searching the job boards would you?

Jobs smell like roses when you have job skills. Consider technical, vocational, or college training in your chosen field to improve your chances of getting the job you desire.

Be patient, not desperate. Desperation leads to desperate acts. Desperate acts drain the pocketbook. It takes longer to find telecommuting positions than it does finding traditional employment. If you need money now you may be better off finding conventional work while planning for a telecommuting future.

No matter what your skill level, be persistent while keeping your guard up. Start with what you know and move forward cautiously. The prize goes to those who step into the challenge with guarded persistence.

Network. Get out there and mix it up. Chat with like minded folk, email experts, hit the forums, post questions, get advice from others, strike up conversations. Approach your search for work from a position of knowledge.

With this information you can now go forth and job hunt with confidence. Be positive and assured in your ability to locate the right job for you - without fear of being the victim of unscrupulous job posters.




Brett Krkosska provides how-to advice on small business and home-based work issues. His site, http://www.HomeBizTools.com, helps small businesses reach their fullest potential. He is also the publisher of Straight Talk, a fresh and original newsletter that offers a unique perspective on today's business issues.





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2012年9月12日 星期三

Job Boards - Free Or Paid?


There are tons of online job boards out there. Some are free to use anytime you want and others you have to pay to access their database. When searching for a telecommuting position, it's sometimes hard to know whether you should stick with the free boards or go with a paid one.

Both types of job boards are beneficial. It's a matter of doing what's right for your situation. Let's talk about what each one can do for you and you can decide what fits your needs the best.

Free

There are plenty of the free online job boards for you to browse through. They have excellent search features for one who is looking for either an online position or an onsite job. They do take some time to go through and find what you want, though.

You can narrow your search options to the specific type of job you're looking for, like customer service or it can narrow it down to any type of job that can be done by telecommuting.

It's important to note that you will have to read through each job opportunity, that you're interested in, to make sure that it's a telecommuting position. If you put "telecommuting" in the search box, it will pick up on all job ads that contain that word. So, even the ads that say, "no telecommuting offered" will be in your search results.

The biggest drawback to these boards is that they don't weed through the jobs listed on their sites for scams. Even the most popular job boards contain quite a few scam jobs, so you really have to be careful when checking through the job ads.

Paid

There are a few different types of paid job boards available to you. There are ones that have monthly membership fees, annual membership fees and ones that you pay a one-time fee for life-time access.

These job boards are beneficial to those who don't have the time to search through the free boards or simply don't know how to search. The databases on these sites are updated regularly and they're oftentimes organized, so that you can easily find the type of position you're interested in applying for.

Paying for a membership to one of these kinds of boards, does not guarantee that all the positions listed on their site is scam-free. You will still have to do your research to make sure they're legit opportunities, but for the most part, these sites try their best not to let a scam job through.

Either option is fine; it's just a matter of what you have the time to do or whether you can afford the prices of the paid boards. Keep in mind, however, that the paid boards are simply a way for you to get access to some online jobs that may or may not be in the free boards.

They are not a guarantee that you will find a position right away just because you paid for a service. It will still take you time to find one, but it could simplify your online job search if you should choose to go the paid route.

Even if you decide to try a paid job board, you should also be checking the free boards as time allows, increasing your chances of finding that telecommuting position you've been hoping for.




Nell Taliercio has been working at home full time since 2004. She's worked as a telecommuter, virtual assistant and affiliate marketer. In 5 years she's discovered many secrets to finding legitimate work at home jobs and securing them. You can find work at home job information and tips at: http://www.justonlinejobs.com





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How to Find Real Work From Home Customer Service Jobs Paying Guaranteed Wages


Work from home customer service jobs are appealing for a number of reasons:

1. Anyone with a home office and a minimal amount of customer service experience can get hired.

2. No in-person interviews are required, usually just a brief telephone interview.

3. The work is relatively easy and low stress.

4. You can be located anywhere in the country.

5. You'll earn a guaranteed hourly wage, usually $8 to $12, plus bonus incentives if any selling (upgrading) is involved.

6. Shifts are available at all times of the day and night.

7. Shifts are short - generally only 6 hours.

8. Perfect for stay-at-home parents looking to supplement family income.

However, finding a legitimate work from home customer service job, or any legitimate telecommuting job for that matter, can literally feel like a job in itself. Where are these jobs hiding? When it comes to work at home positions, most online job boards are jam packed with misleading job offers, business opportunities, etc. The most prevalent bait and switch trick you'll see is companies posting ads for what sounds like a legitimate job offer which actually turns out to be a "business opportunity in disguise" which will generally end up costing you anywhere from $50 to $500 should you choose to join. Make no mistake... I am not here to tell you that all business opportunities are fraudulent in nature. There are both good and bad companies in every industry and plenty of people have made money in MLM, affiliate marketing, etc. I just want to clarify that there is a big difference between a work at home business opportunity and a work from home customer service job. Business opportunities require you to purchase a small franchise, or system, and then use the information to essentially start and run your own business, which is never as easy as it sounds. Even if you don't have to worry about billing, order fulfillment, etc. you'll still have operating expenses and competition is fierce in almost every online niche. Perhaps the most important distinction is that with biz opps there are no guarantees you'll make money, even enough to recover your initial investment. The Federal Trade Commission reports that over 95% of all home-based start-ups fail almost immediately, due to insufficient operating capital and resources. A work from home customer service job, on the other hand, is just like a normal call center job in the sense that you have a supervisor, a schedule, and a guaranteed paycheck... The difference is you're able to work from your home office anywhere in the country.

It is annoying for jobseekers to continuously encounter business opportunity ads on the major online job boards, especially if you're only interested in real work from home customer service jobs paying guaranteed wages. If you're reading this article chances are you've already gone sifting through pages of help wanted ads and maybe you're already close to your wits end. Fortunately there are a few ways you can change your strategy, spring ahead of the game, save time, and avoid bogus employment ads. Real work from home customer service jobs do exist and the following section goes over some free and low cost resources and techniques for finding them. Also included below is some practical advice for getting hired.

If you're going to be using any of the most popular free job boards to look for work from home customer service jobs you will want to avoid searching for what may seem like the most obvious keywords. The main words to avoid are "work from home" and "work at home" because those are the most commonly searched words and are therefore targeted by companies advertising business opportunities, which you are trying to avoid. Trying searching for the words "flexible" and "family friendly" and "telecommute" and "telework" and "telecommuting" because they will likely trigger relevant results.

With persistence on free job boards you can find diamonds in the rough, but they may offer little in terms of entry level telework because there are so many people browsing the listings. As more and more businesses save money by reducing office space and converting to a home-based employment model, telecommuting is becoming popular enough to warrant the appearance of a new breed of job boards - telecommuting job boards. The price of admission for jobseekers can be as low as $14.95 and what you'll get is a jobs database filled only with legitimate jobs that have been hand-screened by the staff to weed out scams and business opportunity adverts. You will often find 100+ work from home customer service jobs posted by reputable companies. Other telecommuter job categories include sales, writer/editor, medical billing, answering service operator, administrative work, technical support, consulting, researcher, online tutoring, transcription, data entry, virtual assistant, etc. If you can afford the small price of admission, joining a professional telecommuter job board is sure to knock hours off your job search.

Finding the right job is half the battle. Time to get hired. Make sure you emphasize your customer service experience on your application and resume. Most virtual call center jobs like to see 12 months, but 6 months experience handling inbound calls can suffice. Sometimes if you're eager to work experience is not required. One huge tip I cannot emphasize enough when you are applying for work at home customer service jobs is to send in photos of your home office or workspace along with your application/resume. One or two photos is fine. Don't go overboard. Make sure your workspace is clean and professional. Numerous recruiters have indicated that having a neat, tidy, dedicated workspace in your home speaks volumes about your character and how effective you'll be as a telecommuting employee. Sending in photos of a soda can and pizza box littered dungeon probably won't help you too much. Attaching photos of an admirable workspace is an easy way for you to stand out as a good job candidate. Remember, while working from home you will never have a supervisor looking over your shoulder telling you what to do, so it helps to show the hiring manager that you can stay organized on your own. Also, if you have a fairly new computer, dust it off, and include a photo of that as well, or make sure it's visible in one of the photos of your workspace.

Once you find a work from home customer service job and apply, the hiring process is generally fairly short. If there are openings and you have some previous customer service experience (either at home or in a call center) you'll probably get interviewed. Fortunately 90% of the time you will not be required to travel anywhere and sit through an in-person interview. Instead you will speak to a hiring manager on the telephone for a brief (15 minutes) telephone interview. This is a good thing! Telephone interviews are a lot less stressful and time consuming than live interviews. Still, be sure to still take the telephone interview seriously. Hiring managers for large virtual call centers talk to new (and equally qualified) applicants every single day, so you need to be on point. It may sound obvious, but if there's a loud TV or a crying baby in the background, no matter how qualified you are you will quickly move to the bottom of the pile, or be deleted. So be sure you're in a quiet room with the door shut, using a phone connected preferably to a landline. Have your resume close by so you can verify the info. You can also have notes handy because nobody can see you. Come across as friendly and eager to work! After all it's a customer service job...




Amanda K. Willis is the chief editor for PajamaJobs.com, a unique online job board for telecommuting jobs offering paid training and guaranteed wages. Unlike most job sites, every job listing is researched and hand-screened by an actual human being before being posted in order to weed out biz opps and scams. Telecommuter job categories include work from home customer service, medical billing/transcription, sales/telemarketing, data entry, tech support, online tutoring, consulting, online research, writing/editing and all sorts of clerical work that can be done from a home office. Highly recommended for stay-at-home parents.





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Are You Looking For Freelance Jobs?


There may be a variety of reasons why you are searching for a freelance job, but let me tell you, it is one of the bets ways to earn while you stay home. However, seeking the right job and getting a genuine client not only takes good luck but in the end establishes you as a writer, programmer or a web designer. However, the most pertinent question is where do you look?

If you have been looking all over the web or just started on the mission to find yourself a freelance job, the overwhelming posts on search engines might have confused you. To simplify it for you, it is best to know where to start. There are innumerable freelance job boards which give you the option of becoming a free member and either look for freelance jobs or post a freelance job depending upon your requirement.

Some job boards charge a monthly fee while others are free and you can become a member by just registering with your email address. These work at home freelance job boards also post innumerable projects in a variety of fields such as programming, writing, designing, research assistants and data entry jobs.

If you are looking for freelance jobs on a larger scale, other places that have potential freelance jobs are online forums, classified sections, work at home directories amongst other sites.

After you have been able to locate a job that interest you and meets the requirements, all that you need to do is to bid the price that you are willing to do it for, on it on the site. After all the bids have been submitted by the closing date of the project, the employer would notify the chosen candidate and work can commence.

Usually the employer looks for a freelancer with low costs and more experience while some are ready to give a chance to new talent and want fresher to test their skill. However, the best way is to keep filling in bids for maximum chance of landing a job while you are still carving a niche for yourself. With better feedback even at lower price helps you establish yourself in the market and aids you to get better paying jobs later on.

Many countries have their own local job boards but seek talent from all over the world. From the EU job board to the Singapore telecommuting jobs, there is a wide variety of freelance jobs that are not only interesting and can be done from your own living room but are completely legitimate too.




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Telecommuting Job Idea: Virtual Assistant


One of the newest jobs available today is a virtual assistant. With so many jobs being completed through the internet, having virtual office staff only makes sense. It helps companies keep down overhead, and allows more workers the flexibility to telecommute. While there are training programs to teach you how to become a virtual assistant, many people already possess the skills needed. You simply need to learn to market yourself, showing the potential employer you're the perfect person for the job.

Where to find a job as a virtual assistant: There are virtual assistant associations found on the internet that could assist in your training and job search. Some people who run home offices advertise for a virtual assistant, to help them stay organized without having to have an outside person come to their home. The VA will help them stay current by answering e-mails, reminding them of appointments, and other office administrative duties. Some VA assistant jobs may require occasional office visits, so you would need to live within driving distance of the office.

Skills you need: You should have good people skills, knowing how to communicate well both over the phone and through written correspondence. Being organized is a must, as that is the main reason most people need a virtual assistant: to help them stay organized. Good typing skills are also crucial.

Tools you need: You will need a reliable computer, with word processing database, spreadsheet, calendar programs and internet connection (high speed is best). You may also want to have an unlimited long distance phone plan, as you may be calling clients or setting up appointments for your employer all over the country, possibly even the world. A hands-free phone might also be a good investment. A fax machine is a good idea, as well as a printer and scanner (many units combine all three features in one machine).

How much money can you make? If you find a full-time position, as opposed to freelancing for a few clients, the income will vary. Some companies pay VA's anywhere from $20-$50 an hour.




Nell Taliercio is known as the Telecommuting Answer Lady and owns [http://www.telecommutingmoms.com] where you can locate legitimate work at home jobs and practical advice to start working at home tomorrow!





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2012年9月11日 星期二

10 Hot Telecommuting Jobs


If you're interested in working from home & still want to keep a paycheck then the option of telecommuting could perfect for you. There are many different options when it comes to telecommuting and we're going to spotlight 10 of those below:

1. Call center/customer service- Most companies need someone to help take their calls and guide customers with whatever help they may need. Some use their call centers to take and process the orders consumers make. Usually, this type of work involves inbound calls.

2. Transcription- This is usually the closest to a "typing from home" job you will find. Transcription is when you type an audio file into a document that could be read. There are three different types of transcriptioning you can find. There's general transcription, which doesn't require any special training; Legal and Medical transcriptioning are higher paid jobs, but they require training or experience to perform.

3. Data Entry- This is the most popular work at home job people look for. Basically, one takes specific data and enters it into a spreadsheet. It can be the easiest type of work out there for work at home jobs, but these positions are hard to come by.

4. Telemarketing- Typically, telemarketers help to generate sales for companies or set up appointments for other sales people within a company. A lot of outbound calling is involved in this type of work at home job.

5. Online Tutoring- This is where you can help children with their homework by using your computer. There are some companies who hire tutors for those looking for help with ESL (English as a Second Language).

6. Forum Posters- Some companies will pay a person to post a certain number of times on the designated message boards. These are usually to help generate the board's popularity. You will be assigned to a message board with the amount of posts that you will be required to make before being paid the determined amount.

7. Blogging- There is several blogging websites that will pay you to blog for their company. Some will also pay you to review their products on your blog to gain interest in the product from consumers. Blogging is done by computer, so it can easily be done from home.

8. Writing- There are some companies that will pay a person to write articles for their websites. If you can write, then this type of work will do you well as it is a fairly flexible position to hold.

9. Bookkeeping/Accounting- If you have experience in this area, you can find work doing it from your own home. Companies need the help with typical accounting duties and will pay you to do it from your home if you're good at it.

10. Administrative Assistant- If you have done secretarial type work in the past, then this is an option for you. Every company needs someone to do this kind of work for them. There are many companies that don't have a building as their main office, so an administrative assistant would not have a worksite to go to. They would then have to perform those duties from their home office instead.

There are many more jobs that can be done from home, but these are the more popular positions that people are looking for. Some of these jobs can be easy to locate, while others are difficult to find, so do your research and see what is available to you to work from home doing. To find some of these jobs, visit justonlinejobs.com.




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