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2012年7月16日 星期一

Networking Your Way to a Work at Home Job


Find the job you want. Apply. And wait. Right? Or more less, hope really bad and wait. This is the norm when it comes to employment, and if you thought home based employment was any different, think again? It's actually just as bad or even worse because the competition for a work home job is fierce. So many desires a real job working from home but remain unsure how things are conducted when it comes to the virtual world.

First you should know that communication is vital. Be open and willing to network with any and everyone related to your work home interests. It is possible to network you way into a job. Plug yourself into great networking forums such as wahm.com (this stands for work at home mom) and scour the telecommuting boards and such. Great info. You can also try workplacelikehome.com. Great group of people and wonderful support. Now there are hundreds of forums dedicated to working from home but these two prove to be the best help for me when I needed it most. But do not just stop there. If you familiar with the particular area you would like to become involved with such as Virtual Assisting, Medical Transcription, Writing, Websites, or the like. There are tons of associations and National as well as Regional chapters and groups you can join. Believe it or not, you can even become inventive and create your own local group for your passion. Think of how many people are looking to plug themselves into activities that have not been started yet in their city. These things are all good, but you do not have to stop there.

I want to show you possibility. Mega sites such as Yahoo, MSN, Hotmail and countless others, enable member groups and have become very popular meeting places for exchanging information and providing support. You can learn about resources, tips, and advice for free. All this without paying any fees. Let's not even get to social networks such as MySpace, Facebook and more.

Though there are many online tools you can research to gain much needed work home information, do not neglect your offline market. You want to start with your local surroundings? Have you ever mentioned the option of telecommuting to your boss? How about companies in your area that hires workers from home? You may become surprised to find out how many. Most of these companies require you to work onsite for sometime before transitioning to work from home. This is to ensure you are properly trained as well as ensure your commitment to the company. Check your local newspapers regularly and visit company websites to check job listings. Even if the position you find doesn't specify working from home, it does not mean it cannot become a possibility for the employer. You can even take the initiative and inquire on your own with companies regarding work home positions. It just well could be that they do not advertise their job postings through print or online medium and you could luck out on finding a great opportunity.

Finally you should search job engines whenever possible. These days there are thousands of them in every job category. Just do your research and select a few that you trust and visit on a regular basis. When you are searching, you want to use good search terms such as "telecommute" or "freelance" or even "virtual", "telework", "remote" and "off-site". You should always avoid "work at home", While you can surface some good leads, they will be filtered with scams and work home businesses. Keep this in mind when putting in a certain amount of time and study associated with your search. It takes patience and diligence to stick with the search of your right "fit" concerning home employment. But if you are committed enough to sticking with it, and taking advantage of your given resources, your search can be followed by accomplishing a successful home career.




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2012年1月10日 星期二

The Three W's Of Telecommuting Networking


WHY?

Simply put...it works! Networking, done right, can be one of the most

powerful ways to gaining employment from home. So why is that? When

you build relationships with other telecommuters they are very

likely to either recommend you to their current employer or send

you jobs they may find or even do both. Networking that is done to

build relationships and to help each other out, and not just about

taking from others, has worked for many of my friends and worked

for me as well. Here is Jen's answer to my question about

networking:

"Networking is one of the main keys into the telecommuting world. I

starting networking on wahm forums a few years ago and this is how

I landed my first telecommuting job. You need to surround yourself

around others in the same industry as you to get your mindset on

how to and when to apply for jobs at telecommuting companies.

Networking will never fail you. I have landed 80% of my jobs my

networking."

WHEN?

The sooner you start building relationships the better. I would get

involved in at least one telecommuting community as soon as you

can. It's okay to lurk for a little bit so that you decide if it's

the forum for you, but you will need to get active, mingle and

build relationships in order for networking to be effective.

WHERE?

There are so many places online to network. You can go to places

like ryze.com, yahoo.com, msn.com, and google.com to browse their

different groups. Other very popular places to meet people are

forums/message boards. This is where I found the most luck with

meeting a good variety of people and where I've made most of my

friends online.

I've been a member of many forums. Here are just a handful:

WAHM.com - this is a HUGE forum with thousands of people. It can be

a little overwhelming at first because there are just so many

people, but if you just jump right in and start chatting you should

get to know many people.

MyMommyBizBoards.com - I don't visit this website as much anymore

because I've cut back how many forums I spend my time at however I

do think it can be a valuable resource.

TelecommutingMoms.com/bb - the only message board online devoted solely to

telecommuting moms! You can find just about every telecommuting topic under

the sun.

And if you type in work at home mom message boards, or such

keywords, you're likely to find many more forums online where you

can meet other moms.

MY PARTING TIP:

You get out of networking as much as you put in. If you're just

there taking taking taking and never giving it will not be as

successful and could really backfire on you. So please remember to

network effectively you need to take the time to build some

relationships and once you do the rewards will be great




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2012年1月6日 星期五

Virtual Job Basics - Using Social Networking to Find Virtual Assistant Gigs


Your goal during a virtual job search is to be noticed by local, national, and international companies that are in need of additional help. Recently, social networking sites like LinkedIn have become a hunting ground for recruiters, HR professionals, and department supervisors looking for new talent in a variety of industries. By creating a profile, recruiters and others who have virtual positions and on-site positions to fill will be able to learn more about you and contact you for an interview.

What is LinkedIn?

If you are unfamiliar with social networking sites like LinkedIn, don't feel bad. When questioned about social networking websites, most people automatically think of MySpace or Facebook - sites that are used by teenagers, college students, and those promoting music and other arts. LinkedIn is a social networking site for business professionals. On this site, those looking to fill available positions are able to research possible contenders by reviewing their resume, network connections they have made, current job status, and any additional skills they may posses.

Most people post profiles on LinkedIn as a way to build business relationships. Recruiters see LinkedIn as a way to approach passive job candidates who may or may not be looking for a new job. When participants create a profile page, they can add keywords, photos, and connect to others within the network.

Why Should I Join LinkedIn?

As a virtual assistant, part of your job is to find new clients. By creating a profile on social networking sites like LinkedIn, you can list all your skills, post your resume, connect to former and current clients that are part of the network, and list your references. This is a great resource for recruiters and HR personnel who need help on a temporary or contract basis.

You can also use LinkedIn to find companies in your area that hire virtual assistants. You will be able to find contact information and learn more about the company before calling them. There is also a job board where you can search for open positions. LinkedIn can save you valuable research time because most of the information about a company will be listed in their profile.

LinkedIn currently has over 3 million users that work in various industries. If you want to find work in a specific industry, you can search for companies using specific keywords.

How to Be Found on LinkedIn

Because there are so many profiles listed, you will need to create a profile that is unique. This means adding specific keywords that tell recruiters more about your skills. Adding users to your contact list will also increase your chances of being noticed. The more contacts you can add, the better. Ask former clients, friends, relatives, and former co-workers who have profiles on LinkedIn if they will add you to their list and vice versa.

Checking your profile once a week, making updates when you complete a project for a new client, or when you learn a new skill can help increase your exposure on the site.

In addition to LinkedIn, there are other social networking sites that cater to business professionals. Sites like ryze, ecademy, Soflow, and openBC allow you to create a profile and connect with other users. These sites are much smaller than LinkedIn, but are growing in popularity.




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