Preparing to Telecommute

When people think of working from home, the usual things that come to mind are the posts associated with huge dollar signs and easy minimal tasks almost involving no effort at all. This, however, is not the reality of telecommuters. In fact, the only thing that changes when it comes to working from home is...well you're home. Though the amount of responsibility, attendance, and performance all play a vital role in one's success with any company on or off-site. So before applying to every company that allows you to telecommute, consider the following:

Background Noise

This is a major factor in employment. If you have little ones in the house and you are their primary caregiver during shift hours, you may want to re-think applying. A noise canceling headset is not enough as you will be constantly interrupted and guided by your child's needs during work.

Equipment

Make sure that you have available everything the company requires before applying. This includes internet access (with certain companies requiring specific computer speed, memory, and software), unlimited long distance (no cell phones), and sometimes, a fax and printer. This is the basic home office set up.

Time

It is important to plan your time and family life around your work schedule. If you have to pick up kids from school around 3:30, don't accept a position that calls for working 8-5pm. Make sure that your personal life is taken care of before you start your shift so that you have fewer interruptions.

Expectations

Do not assume that just because you made $12 per hour at your on-site job, a work home company has to offer you the same thing. Unless, you applying at an executive level, telemarketing and/or customer service jobs pay less than the same job title to a on-site position. If your job offered you medical, dental, and stock options, do not assume that will be the case in the virtual world. Remember, that your competition for a work home position is on a national level. Working your way up to become a reputable employee can gain you access to higher paying home jobs.

Finally, know that once you have all this taken care of, it still may take some time to land something concrete and legit. Stay diligent and consistent in your work home search. Good Luck.

Tina Lynn is a work home mom who loves helping people find legit work home employment and have been doing it for years. Grab her work home career kit with hundreds of work home jobs listed today.

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Preparing Your Home Office For Telecommuting

When getting a home office set up to take on telecommuting work, many people tend to spend all their money on the frills. While it's nice to have beautiful flowers or lighthouses to look at while you work, they're not as important to have as some other items are. It's best to leave the frills until you have the important things in place.

Here are some things you should take into consideration for your office:

The computer - This will be your most important piece of equipment in your home office, so you should focus on getting your computer ready for taking on the work at home jobs. The best option would be to have a computer used specifically for business reasons, but not everyone can do that when starting out.

Your personal computer could be used, but there are some things that you need to keep in mind. The computer you use should be in good working order and you should delete any files that aren't needed or burn them onto CD's to free up space on your computer. The more disk space you have, the better off you'll be.

Virus/Spyware programs - Don't work without these programs. The reason why this is so important is because you're not only protecting your computer, but you're also protecting the company you will be working for. Imagine spreading a virus or Trojan on to the company's computer. They may not take too kindly to it.

Keep your computer protected. There are many free spyware and adware programs out there as well as virus programs. If possible, consider a paid version of a virus program. They usually update their databases automatically to catch any new bugs that are popping up all the time.

And they usually scan your emails for any threats without you having to do anything.

Phone - If you're the job you're applying to or planning to apply requires you to have a phone, then seriously consider getting a phone dedicated for your job.

It's certainly possible to use your personal phone, but keep in mind; you or anyone within your household should not be receiving calls during the time you will working.

The choice of using a landline, wireless or internet phone will depend on the company or position you're applying for. If you will be using the phone quite often, then a landline would be the best choice. Wireless and internet phones can easily break connections without warning, so stick to the landlines unless you won't need a phone much.

Working Space - It isn't necessary to have an actual room dedicated to your office, but you should find a space that you can work without a lot of distractions; especially from noise. You need to be able to work in a comfortable place, so pick out a good chair to sit in; even if you're only going to be working at the kitchen table.

If you have a budget set up to create an office space for yourself; first consider putting money into your computer, phone and comfort items. Then take what you have left over and use it on any frills you may like to have. It's fine to decorate your office with the best decorative things you can buy, but those things can wait until everything is ready.

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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