Are You Cut Out For a Telecommuting Position?

The idea of being able to work from your own home office holds a lot of appeal. It enables you to spend more time with your family and less time with the hassles of getting to and from work. It also helps cut down on some of your living costs by saving on gas money and work clothes.

But, not everyone is really cut out to be a telecommuter. Some people see working from home as an easy way to make money. That's a myth and those who believe that will probably find themselves without the job they had worked hard to get. So, here are some questions to ask yourself to see if you qualify to be a successful telecommuter.

Do you have a home office set-up?

Since most jobs will require you to work on a computer or at least send and receive emails; you should have a computer with a high-speed internet connection in your home office. If you're thinking about applying for a position where you might need to use a phone, then you should also look into a business line.

Someone looking to hire you to work for them will expect you to have at least some of the equipment needed on hand. This would include computer software. Not too many companies will be providing it to you. Research the type of job you're looking to get into and see what kinds of things you will probably need to have in your office. Those who have what they need upfront have a higher chance of landing the job.

Are you able to work in a quiet area?

This is one of the biggest requirements most employers have. It can easily make or break your chance at the jobs you want to apply for. For positions like customer service, where you'll be helping them over the phone, a quiet environment is a must.

You would be representing the company you're working for. If a customer loses trust in you because of the screaming children in the background, then they lose trust in the company. If you're not prepared to be a good representative for the business you're working for, then telecommuting is not right for you or look into a position where the phone won't be needed.

Do you have a flexible enough schedule to work?

Each company will have their own schedules of what hours they need you to work. Some may leave that up to you, but a lot have specific time frames or a specific amount of hours they need you to perform the job.

It could be a straight 8-4 job, or they may want you to work a couple of hours in the morning and a couple of hours later on in the day. While you don't have to be available the whole day to work, at least have a good enough time frame set aside to where you could be available when they need you.

These are some of the things that are necessary to be a successful telecommuter. As long as you have the right attitude and the drive to perform your job the best way you can, your chances of making a success in the telecommuting industry increases.

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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