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.

You can also find Tammy at Work At Home Job Leads, offering legitimate telecommuting companies, more free job leads, articles, and much more.

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4 Big Mistakes People Make When Applying For Telecommuting Jobs

While it's important to know what to do to help your chances in getting the telecommuting position you want; it's also just as important to know what you should not do. Learning from others mistakes is the best way to do that.

Here are the top 4 mistakes that cost people the telecommuting jobs they apply for:

1. Don't follow directions in a job ad

Some people tend to send off their resume without reading a job ad thoroughly first. A lot of job ads will say things like, "don't send attachments. Place your resume in the body of the email." or something similar. Then what happens if the person applying doesn't read through and see that?

They send an attachment and it ultimately gets deleted and the person is no longer considered for the position since they didn't follow the potential employer's instructions. Those employers are more impressed with someone who can follow directions, because then they could follow directions on the job.

2. Annoy the Prospective Employer

Believe it or not, this actually happens. Its one thing to be anxious; because you haven't heard anything, but it's another to bombard your prospective employer with one or two emails a day inquiring about it.

It's okay to send an email making sure they received the resume a few days after you send it. It's even okay to send an email a couple of weeks later to inquire to see how things are coming along, but it's not okay to send oodles of emails to them on a daily basis. You'll be seen as an annoyance and they probably won't want someone like that working for them.

3. Monopolizing the Interviews with Personal Stories

It's true that most employers want to know a little about you to determine whether you're a fit or not for their company. However, they don't need; nor do they want to know about all your personal problems. Say things like, "I like to travel" instead of "I'm desperate to work from home, because I can't afford daycare anymore."

Stay focused on the questions they ask.

If they want you to share a few things about yourself, then stick to positive things and leave your personal problems to your friends or family.

4. Lying on your resume

You might think that it increases your chances of getting the position, but in most cases, it increases your chances of losing it. Those who have lied on their resumes tend to slip-up in the interviews or get caught by the employer, because they do a little digging.

Be truthful when filling out applications or creating your resume. If you only have 6 months experience developing software programs or whatever; then say so. It's better to be truthful with them, then to get caught in a lie.

These mistakes are easy ways to cost you the job you've worked hard to try to get. Learn from others and avoid making them yourself. The employers will appreciate your professionalism in the application process and you'll be pleased too if they decide to hire you for the job.

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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