2012年1月31日 星期二

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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Where Are the Work From Home Jobs?


With millions of people unemployed the number of people coming to the Internet looking for work from home jobs has increased dramatically. If you are somebody who is attempting to find the perfect work at home jobs this article will interest you.

1. Many things that you can do to get paid working from home involved being your own boss. Although there are companies who are hiring people to work from home most of the opportunities will require you to learn Internet marketing skills to make money.

This simply means you will work from your computer doing things that you may not understand at first. However the amount of money you can make from home once you learn how to use the Internet is unbelievable.

2. Selling your services is a good example of this. Today Internet marketers need people to do things for them because they are just too busy to do these themselves.

Examples of ways you can stay at home and work include becoming a virtual assistant, writing blog articles, doing website design, designing blog graphics, and so on. If you have the skills along these lines, or would like to learn, the opportunities are endless.

Even if you don't have specific skills these are all things you can learn to do. For example there are millions of blogs right now that need articles added to them. It really is possible to stay at home and write blog articles all day long and earn a full time living doing it.

3. There are companies who match employers and employees and serve as a middleman. Tjobs.com is a website where you can find telecommuting jobs based around specific categories.

You can also Google search the words "work from home directories" and find websites loaded with ways to generate a computer income at home.

Telecommuting makes sense because it saves the employer on things such as office space, and even benefits. It helps the employee stay at home and make money which saves them time and gas.

It is interesting that telecommuting companies are now including benefits such as a vacation, health insurance and so on. This is a trend that will probably increase as the economy comes back and companies want to hire people on a part time basis to work from home.

These are a few tips on where to find work from home jobs. Chances are you are going to have to create your own business opportunities, but using the computer is a great way you can do that at home.




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2012年1月30日 星期一

Online Job Career Advice - Online Expert Shares Her Secrets For Making $100.00 Per Day Fast


If you want to have an online job career it is important to take time and do some homework in order to make well informed choices.

Ask yourself some questions such as what are your expectations?

Do you have the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in this career?

What are the pros and cons of one being in this career? Am I ready to learn and receive proper training?

So what do you need to start working in this career?

All you need is a computer and internet access.

There are three main jobs that fall in this career. They are telecommuting jobs, home business opportunities and companies owned by individuals. Each of these does have their pros and cons and it is important that you do some serious research to enable you to make informed decisions before venturing into any of them.

Although this career does have many advantages such as being able to determine your workload and working hours, etc., it also does have some disadvantages such as being overwhelmed by the responsibilities that come with the freedom of working online, loneliness, etc.

An online job career may not be easy to start initially, but it can lead to financial freedom, if you put in some hard work, professionalism and, determination. How much you earn will be totally up to you as it will totally be dependent on the number of hours you do work!

It is possible to start making $100.00+ per day every day consistently in your first 90 days online. You just have to find the right mentor to guide you and train you to achieve these goals.




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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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2012年1月29日 星期日

Overcoming Your Husband's Objections to Telecommuting


If you are an aspiring work from home mom, you may have already heard these common objections from your husband (and perhaps that nagging mother in law):

We shouldn't have to pay for an extra phone line.

We can't afford to upgrade the computer.

The company should pay for the transcription equipment.

You will be wasting your time and not making a "real" income.

Why can't you keep your "real job" / get a "real job"?

So how can you overcome these objections? It's simple.

The secret is in numbers. Men understand figures and costs.

If you are presently working outside of the home, what kind of expenses do you have?

You may have car insurance on a second car you wouldn't need. Add in the cost of routine maintenance, gas, repairs, eating out at lunch time, that coffee you grab on the way to work, professional clothing, dry cleaning, a second cell phone, and if you have children, DAYCARE! Note that these expenses are ongoing.

Now compare that to getting started with a telecommuting company as an independent contractor.

Once you have your home office set up, your only monthly expenses will be the added telephone line (if required), high speed internet (most people like to have that anyway), and the electricity you are using (which is a very minimal amount).

Not everyone has these figures readily available, so I thought I would ask my good friend to share her monthly expenses from when she worked outside of the home as compared to what her current expenses are.

Working Outside of the Home

Gas - $78 (drives an average of 30 miles a day, or 650 miles a month)

Insurance on second vehicle - $107

Car payment on second vehicle - $289

Maintenance allowance $7.00 (towards the cost of routine oil changes)

Daycare (1 kid) - $540

Clothing - $60 (towards a yearly budget)

Cell Phone - $80

Lunches - $130 (She ate out roughly three times a week)

Coffee - $76 (She stopped every day at Starbucks for a __mocha)

TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES - $1367

INCOME - $2080 at 40 hours per week and $12/hour

PROFIT - only $713 for an entire month!

Working from Home

The car was sold, so she eliminated the costs of gas, insurance, repairs, and the hefty car payments. Her son no longer went to daycare. She could go to work in her sweats, eliminating the need for work wear. She discontinued her cell phone service as soon as the contract was up and she eats lunch at home and makes her own coffee. She is saving a bunch of money!

However, there are a few expenses she now has to include:

High-speed internet - $39

Second phone line - $25

Coffee from home - $20

Lunches at home - $60

Now we will calculate her income at a slightly lower hourly rate, as telecommute jobs typically pay around $9/hour. To be realistic, we will also reduce the working hours to 30, as that is more typical of working from home.

TOTAL MONTHLY EXPENSES - $144

INCOME - $1170 at 30 hours per week

PROFIT - $1026 for an entire month!

What? More profit? Working less hours? What does that ultimately equate to?

A happier mom, which means a happier house because anyone who can work less and keep more of their paycheck will want to jump for joy!




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Jobs From Home For Moms - Jackpot!


Jobs from home for moms can take many forms. As the economy continues to tighten for many American families, more moms are looking to the Internet to find the extra money needed to help their families survive during this economically challenging time. But you can hit paydirt if you find the right telecommuting job!

Good News and Bad News

The good news is that there are plenty of lucrative telecommuting opportunities for jobs from home for moms who seek to ease the financial strain caused by the economy. The bad news is that there are a number of scams out there designed to trap the newcomers - to making money online, who simply do not know how to recognize the righteous among the wolves.

Buyer Beware

When money is tight at home, it is important that when looking for jobs from home for moms, you use common sense and caution. After all, you don't have money to waste on scams.  While spending money to operate an online enterprise may often make sense, be  very careful. You have to separate the gold from the metal.

Don't Be a Sucker

If you go to McDonald's, Wal-Mart or any other Main Street employer, you do not have to pay money to get the job. While jobs are free, a good education is not free. So it does make sense to pay for any sort of training that's offered to you when applying to jobs from home for moms.After all, they are providing you with an education. But if they are merely asking you for money just for the interview, watch out! It's a scam.

Your Dream Job From Home

So you're probably wondering what kinds of jobs for home moms are out there. For many, telecommuting is just a dream, but when you know where to look for those telecommuting jobs, they are not that hard to find.

Telecommuting Jobs - The Jackpot

The real telecommuting jobs on the Internet are frequently found on Freelance websites. But, you should keep in mind that these Freelance jobs can either be long-term, permanent, or short-term. It depends on who is doing the hiring.

Fortune 500 Companies Are Hiring

Many Fortune 500 Companies are now outsourcing their work under the jobs from home for moms category because it's cheaper. The key is these positions are based on specific performance criteria. So you do need to be trained specifically for these positions.

Conclusion

Fortunately, the training is very affordable, even if you're on a shoe string budget.  If you get the proper training, which can be done in as little as a weekend or 6 hours, you can qualify for one of these Fortune 500 jobs from home for moms. Making money from home will then be a piece of cake!




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Where You Can Go For Online Work From Home Jobs


One way to find online work from home jobs is to search the phrase telecommuting. This is where people stay at home and work while communicating with their employer via the Internet, telephone, or fax. These companies actually hirer you to do work just as though you were an employee coming to their place of business. This makes it more convenient for both the employer and employee.

However you have to apply for these jobs by filling out an application and providing a resume. This means you need actual skills for the job you are applying for.

Many of these jobs can be done from the comfort of your own home working on the internet. Therefore you will need a place in your home to do the work, and a computer with an internet connection. Also most employers require you to have a separate phone line and they will not accept your cell phone for that.

Here are two really good websites for finding telecommuting jobs.

1. Tjobs.com.

2. Flexjobs.com

The advantage to these sites is they have found the employers for you. This is actually one of the hardest parts of finding online work from home jobs.

Generally you end up on a website that has work at home opportunities. Many of these sites make their money by selling information to you. They also make money by promoting opportunities such as affiliate marketing or network marketing businesses. These can be a good way to make money working from home, but they are not truly online work from home jobs.




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2012年1月28日 星期六

Information About Work From Home Jobs


Here is RULE ONE - NEVER PAY FOR A JOB!

Because so much of what is advertised on the internet as "Work From Home" are "Business Opportunities", and not "Jobs", we need to define the difference:

A "Job" involves an employment contract (usually verbal) between an employer and employee (who works specifically for that employer). Pay is by the hour worked or by the amount of work produced or sold. The last part of this sentence can confuse because there is a very subtle difference between an employee and an independent contractor, both working for the same employer. The difference is that the independent contractor does not work under the direct supervision of the employer, gets paid only for satisfactory work produced or goods sold, and provides all his or her own tools & equipment needed to do the job. The independent contractor is not covered by workers compensation insurance, must have their own insurance, and does not receive any benefits.

A "Business Opportunity" has no employment contract. When you agree to provide services, produce or sell goods for a specific company, you become an independent business person (like an independent contractor). You receive payment only after the service is provided, the goods produced or sold.

The vast majority of "Work from Home" advertisements are Business Opportunities, not Jobs.

Further, a great many - if not most - of these advertisements are scams, or at best an opportunity where most people will not succeed in ever making any money (or, certainly not much money).

FINDING A WORK FROM HOME JOB IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY


If you are currently employed, ask your employer if all, or part of, your job could be completed from home.

Look in the classifieds for "Telecommuting Jobs." This is the term applied to working from home. You will be probably be expected to report in daily for regular or special assignments, be available to communicate with your employer on short notice, and spend one or more days at the place of business.

Ask your friends if their employer might have any telecommuting jobs.

Enter a search for "work from home jobs" into your browser - narrow search results to your local area - BUT, be very careful to apply all the information that you have read above to any responses to your query. Remember Rule One - Never Pay for a "Job".

FINDING A WORK FROM HOME JOB ON THE INTERNET

Read (carefully) the Federal Trade Commission article on "Work at Home Schemes." www.ftc.gov, go to "Consumer Protection" and then type in "work from home schemes" in the search box in the upper right of the Consumer Protection page.

Read Ezine Article "Home Business - Legitimate Or Otherwise".

Enter a search for "Telecommuting" or "work from home jobs" into your browser - narrow search results to your local area - BUT, be very careful to apply all the information that you have read above to any responses to your query. Remember Rule One - Never Pay for a "Job".

In Conclusion - while there are telecommuting "Jobs" out there - there are not many. Most offers cross the line to become an "Independent Contractor" or "Business Opportunity". Remember a "job' has an actual (verbal or written) contract, and an employer/employee relationship. Don't mistake one for the other and get caught in a relationship you will regret.




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Work at Home Job Listings


There are many search engines and websites that offer work at home job listings. These work at home job listings can be very deceiving if you do not know what to look for. When using search engines to find work at home job listings, do not use the words 'work at home'. This can bring up irrelevant information such as nationwide jobs and scams. Use the word 'telecommuting' instead, as this will bring up more legitimate positions.

There is not a real job available that will ask you to put money forward or to pay for materials so you can begin working. No job you have ever held before in a brick and mortar building ever asked you to pay to work, and if they did, you probably laughed at them. This is the same premise; simply because it is a work from home position does not mean you should have to pay anything out of pocket. These jobs are just as much in demand as other jobs, and the expertise and professionalism that are required of them make these jobs harder to fill.

Many companies that are listed in work at home job listings require specific qualifications from the computer you will be working on. Many will offer a scanning tool on their site that will tell you if your computer is up to the standards they require for the type of work you will be performing. This is one way to tell a scam from a real job. If there are no requirements for experience or computer or home phone and internet connections, you should pass the ads on by. Real telecommuting jobs will detail the type of internet connection needed, the types of programs you will use as well as require proof of prior experience. This not only makes sure that they know they are hiring someone who is qualified to do the work, but also makes sure that you are already suited to use their software or to complete the job with software you already have.

Work at home job listings can be found on many websites and resume sites across the internet. Some charge a fee for looking at their site, and these sites normally have legitimate jobs available. This is not to say that others do not, as many work at home jobs can be found on just as many free sites. The difference between pay to look sites and free sites is that pay sites may only have a few jobs available and free sites will have many more based on the fact they are free to post on. Employers are posting more telecommuting jobs now than ever before, because it is less expensive to pay someone to work from home as a contractor than it is to offer insurance and benefits of other types to brick and mortar employees. You are not actually an employee, but a contractor that is doing work on an as needed basis in most cases. Read the ad carefully before you apply, to make sure of all details.




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2012年1月27日 星期五

How to Research a Work-At-Home Job


One of the most challenging parts to getting a work-at-home job is determining whether or not the job announcements you're finding are legitimate. The free job boards and many websites are filled with offers of high paying jobs that turn out to be duds or scams. The first step to any successful work-at-home job search then is to weed out the good offers from the bad.

Keep Your Emotions in Check: One of the most important things you can do to avoid work-at-home scams is to not let your emotions get involved. Scammers are brilliant copywriters who are able to use their offers to get you excited about the prospect of paying off debt, being home with children or making tons of money in a short time. They do this because they know buying decisions are made emotionally. Therefore, keep your head in the game. Legitimate jobs don't use hype or promise you the moon because they're not selling anything.

Go through the scam check list: If the job asks for money to hire you or wants to sell you its own equipment or software, it's not a job. Other scams to watch out for include envelop stuffing, assembly work, payment processing, any job asking you to use your bank account to help the company do business, email processing, rebate processing, repackaging, and any offer that uses the word "guarantee" in relation to income. Employers don't offer guarantees; they offer a salary or a wage.

Read the job description: If you get to the end of the job announcement and you don't know what the job entails, it's likely not a job. Work-at-home job announcements are like traditional job announcements in which the employer gives the job title and description, a list of requirements, and instructions on how to apply.

Do your research: Visit the company's website, which should not be hosted on a free site (i.e. company.freehost.com). It should also be professional looking with easy to find contact information. Use a search engine to find information about the company. Type in the company's name along with the word 'scam' to see if anything pops up. Visit quality work-at-home or scam forums to see if anyone has shared experiences with the company. You can check the Better Business Bureau to see if there is any negative feedback and if so how the company responded. However, not all companies are in the Better Business Bureau and not being a member doesn't necessarily mean it's a scam.

Proceed with caution through the process: Sometimes scams don't reveal themselves until you've started the application process. So take each step with care. Don't give your social security or other information that can be used to steal your identity during the hiring process (employers will eventually need your social security number, but not until they actually hire you). If you're asked for money for anything besides a criminal history check, walk away. You should never have to give payment information for a job. Work at home jobs are just like traditional jobs, so if during your job search process you're asked to do or provide something a traditional employer wouldn't ask for, stop the process and assess.

Work-at-home jobs are prevalent, but so are the scams and schemes used to trick you out of your money. Protect yourself and stay focused on finding legitimate jobs by taking time to research and evaluate job announcements.




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How to Find Online Jobs From Home


Finding online jobs from home can be quite a task, as there are many scams out there, designed to get your money for nothing. The most important thing to remember when learning how to find online jobs from home is that you should never pay for a job. You may have to pay for memberships to websites to get access to job listings, but even this should be avoided as it is possible to find legitimate job listings online for free.

Search with the Word "Telecommute"

A good way to weed out all the scams and how to find online jobs from home that are real, is to search for "telecommute jobs" rather than "work from home" or "work at home jobs." Telecommute is the fancy way of saying work from home, and is not has highly targeted by the scammers.

Check Message Boards and Online Forums

WAHM.com (work at home mom) offers a comprehensive website dedicated to helping moms find work at home. This of course extends to fathers, uncles, aunts, and even people who don't have children of their own. Their message board offers job listings in a variety of areas, as well as forums for job and niche specific offerings. If not for jobs, there is an extensive amount of advice available.

Find Niche Specific Job Websites

Some websites are dedicated solely to online jobs in a certain niche. For freelance writers, for example, there is FreelanceWritingGigs.com. Depending on the niche you want to work from home in, there may be others. Affiliate marketers may find WarriorForum.com particularly helpful. Bloggers: Problogger.com.

Look for Job Boards

Many job boards such as Indeed.com and Monster.com have work from home jobs that are legitimate, though they are far and few between. While you are not likely to find a work at home job through these outlets, it is still important to give them a shot.




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2012年1月26日 星期四

Successful Telecommuting Mom Story Number 2


Melody Spier started looking at telecommuting as an option back in 2000 but felt at the time that she could not financially quit her job.

Tired of working long hours and coming home so exhausted at the end of each

day that she could hardly enjoy our family time, Melody felt like her husband, neighbors and friends were raising her children while she worked.

After two years of working up the courage, she dropped her day job and became a full-time stay at home mom in 2002. From there she connected with a website that provided legitimate telecommuting information and a community of people who shared their knowledge and resources willingly.

Melody landed her first telecommuting job less than 90 days later. As is common, Melody found that it is a challenge to find one company that will give you full time hours. She started working for multiple companies. By developing a schedule that worked for her family, she was able to build up to a full time income. It didn't happen right away and there were times when the workload was considerably smaller but keeping active with multiple companies meant she could pick up hours at one place when things slowed down at another.

Melody's biggest initial challenge was getting her family to understand that even though she was home full time now, she still had a job to do. It took two or three months of constant reminders for everyone to adjust to her work at home status. Another challenge she faces was learning to stay positive and hopeful when things were looking grim during the job search.

Melody's advice to moms who would like to find a telecommuting job is to: "Plan to work for multiple companies and work 30-40 hours a week; it usually takes that to earn a full time wage. Don't give up! Yes, it's tedious and discouraging to submit hundreds of resumes and not get a reply but remember you are competing with 1000's of other applicants for a handful of jobs.

Make sure you have an outstanding resume and cover letter; this was something I learned the hard way. Enjoy your time at home. The whole point to working from home is to have less stress, be with your family and to enjoy yourself."




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What Are the Best Work at Home Job Listings?


Why must folks have to pay for any price to gain access to any kind of information online? The fact is, they do not! Although some websites that charge you for certain details are generally genuine, you must never shell out any fee to view any kind of job listings. Work at home job listings are available on some websites, as well as resume sites all over cyberspace. A few impose a fee for taking a look at their website, and these online sites ordinarily have genuine job opportunities available. This is simply not to state that others don't, as numerous work from home job opportunities are available on quite as numerous free websites. The real difference involving pay to take a look web pages and free services is usually that pay web sites may possibly contain a handful of jobs offered, while free websites can have a lot more depending on the fact they cost nothing to post on.

Businesses are publishing a lot more telecommuting jobs these days than in the past, since it's more affordable to pay for anyone to work at home as a service provider, as opposed to provide insurance coverage as well as potential benefits to traditional workers. You're not really a worker, but a service provider who is doing the job while on a when needed schedule typically. Investigate the advert very carefully before you decide to submit an application,in order to make certain on all the particulars. If you are ready to perform some research and prepared to roll-up your sleeves, you will find the ideal work from home job opening. You just need to know precisely how to make about it.

The foremost location you should check out for a number of work from home jobs are in the different job boards all over the net. Applying search phrases such as "telecommute" and "work from home jobs" will help you specify your final results. Should you come across whatever companies that list possibilities opportunities that demand a good investment, disregard those results. Simply search for jobs which are genuine and will need no fees.

An alternative would be to check out different web sites, which publish all these job opportunities free of charge. You will find a number of web sites on the market which will do this totally free. Several have jobs in every regions of America, while some simply have businesses that employ individuals who will work on their own homes. No matter precisely what the situation might be, these web sites are wonderful locations to discover job opportunities you didn't know ever existed.

Keep in mind, when searching for a genuine online job, never ever pay off any fees. As soon as you discover a couple of businesses within your industry, investigate them much more thoroughly to ensure they're a great match. When you are relaxed, submit your own job application. Your trusty fantasy job can be nearer than you imagine!




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2012年1月25日 星期三

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...




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Stay at Home Moms - Finding the Perfect Online Job


Stay at home moms want something that is theirs alone to cultivate and keep their minds occupied while helping them remember that they can continue to grow as people (not just as parents) and be as multi-faceted as they'd like to be. Online jobs offer stay at home moms gives them an opportunity to keep them selves busy but at the same time give them time to cater for their families.

Online jobs also give moms financial independence which can not be achieved with other kinds of jobs for example desk jobs or jobs which require a lot of traveling. With the current finical difficulties the world is experiencing every bit income can be of great use in a family setup, as these day couples need to combine their incomes in order to cater for their families needs with mortgages need to be paid college fees for their children daily up keep for the family and the house.

A legitimate home or telecommuting jobs are supposed to be for free. No one should ever be charged for information about a job or to apply for a job. It is mind boggling for someone to ask for fees to apply for their job. Is being charged for information about a job sound odd to you? If it doesn't then you've obviously been checking the wrong information and I'm so glad that you've come across Jobs for Stay At Home Moms so that we can give you the real information about working from home. When a job advertisement or internet sites ask for money that alone should be a sign to you that this so-called job is a scam.

The moment you are looking for a job to do from home (also known as a telecommuting job) you should check for a home job the exact same way you search for a job in your home town or city. You give it the same treatment you would have give any job. The effective way to do it is to do online research on those jobs, you need to truly be qualified for the job, you need an excellent curriculum vitae (CV), and you need to be persistent at what you do. I will be honest and say that finding a true telecommuting job can take a period of time so please be prepared to be patient.

the advise for stay at home mom I can conclude by telling the to first know what your good at, make inquires from friends, read a lot of articles on online jobs where to get the and what they can do for you last but not least be persistent as the saying patience pays.




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Work at Home Jobs Search Tips


Finding work at home jobs has become much easier over the years. People have finally come around to one of the best kept secrets: working at home is the best career move to make. That's a bold statement, and it's true. Your options are limitless and once you commit to improving to the work at home lifestyle, you can find work that pays you for your skills. The key is knowing where to look and how to approach your job search. Here are some tips to help you with that.

Job Search Tip #1 - Find the Right Job Board

You can spin your wheels scouring the Internet all day long for jobs. It's not an effective strategy and it only leads to burnout. Find a work at home jobs board geared to listing legitimate work. One that specializes in the industry you want to work in is even better. There are good quality job boards out there where the blog or website owners do the work of weeding out scams, low paying jobs and unreliable companies.

Start by doing a search in your favorite search engine similar to this "(industry or job type) work at home jobs," "(industry or job type) telecommute jobs listings," and "(industry or job type) freelance jobs." Browse through the listings to see whether the job board is current and lists jobs posted by legitimate companies that you can research. You don't have to pay to access listings on many job boards. If you're having trouble finding the kind of work that you want, consider paying to become a member of a job site where you can access listings not readily available elsewhere.

Job Search Tip #2 - Focus on Your Skills

Don't worry about titles when searching for jobs. You might miss your best job if you limit yourself to specific titles or industries. For example, if you work as a corporate salesperson and focus on your work at home jobs search on that only, then you'll miss many opportunities. There might be a customer service position that would be a great fit for you, but you may dismiss it if the job description doesn't refer to a sales position. Take a close look at descriptions. As you browse them, think "Do I have skills that can add value to this position?" If so, then it's worth taking a closer look.

Job Search Tip #3 - Listen to Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to research companies that hire virtual workers. You can get the inside scoop on what hiring managers are looking for as well as openings that might not be advertised. It's also a great way to get the name of a contact in the company. You can email them and compliment them on things they said during the show. It's a great opening to you introducing yourself and networking.

These are proven work at home job search tips that you should use to land your next job. Implement them on a daily basis until you're hired.




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2012年1月24日 星期二

Internet Schemes in Telecommuting - How to Spot Them


The internet is a great opportunity for anyone looking for jobs or starting a business. Unfortunately, scammers have found a way to make a killing off preying on people like us.

Telecommuting jobs are one of their favorite ways to con people into giving them their money or getting personal account numbers and other identifying information to use for other cons. A lot of people looking for telecommuting positions are ones that are anxious to find one right away.

The anxious ones are prime targets, because scammers can focus their pitches to what prospective telecommuters are wanting- to find a job to perform from home. Usually, its mothers who need to save money on daycare or need to bring in extra income for the family.

That shouldn't stop you from continuing to look for a position that's right for you. While scammers will probably always be on the prowl, we can at least be educated enough so that we know how to spot some of these scammers before they run away with our personal information or our money.

Here are some things that you should be looking for:

Never pay to get a job

No legit employer will ever ask for money for you to work for them. There are instances where you will be asked to pay for background checks, but other than that, there is no other reason to be handing your money over to a company just to work for them.

Research the company

If you're not familiar with a company that you're applying to, be sure to research that company to see if they are legit. Use your search engines to look up any articles, blog posts, etc. on the company. You might find someone else who has worked for them and are sharing their experience.

Check Pay rate

Not all job ads will tell you what the pay rate is, but if they do, research and find out what an average pay rate is for that particular position. Scammers love to post ads that say you can perform data entry from home and make thousands per week. Most legit jobs will only pay you around $7-$10 an hour or so for data entry. Not thousands.

No skills necessary

Another popular way to lure unsuspecting victims is by offering jobs where you don't need any skills to be employed in their position. There are some legit jobs that will say this, but there is usually some kind of skill needed to get hired with them.

Popular scammer words

There are several words that scammers like to use in their ads that tend to grab the attention of anyone anxious to find a telecommuting position. Some of those are:

o Work from Home!

o 20 (or other stated high number) People Needed!

o Perfect for stay at home Moms

o No more Commuting!

o Say Goodbye to Your 9-5 job!

o You'll have more time to be with your children

It's important to note that you might find some of these in legit job ads, but most of the time it's a scam. If you see phrases like these, then you know to research the company to be sure it's legit before moving on to apply.

It's not likely we'll ever be able to be stomp out scams, but we can at least keep a watchful eye out and spot them before they get to us. The less people they scam, the less money they make and hopefully they'll give up in the future.




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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Telecommuting Profits - Generate Real Time Profits From Home


The explosive growth of the internet has removed all global barriers resulting in a number of real time working opportunity from the comforts of your home, throwing open a number of ways to make money fast online. Until a decade ago, people had to physically move to places where the work was available. Now the work moves to where the people are available to do it. There are several areas of work where telecommuting has become the norm rather than the exception. This welcome development has thrown open the doors to many people who are looking for ways to make money fast online.

Medical transcription, legal transcription, data entry, customer support, telemarketing are only some of the job functions that have moved on to this segment in recent times. To benefit from this telecommuting revolution, you can be located anywhere in the world, but connected through a reliable internet service with reasonable speed. Obviously, you will have your home computer and other infrastructure for doing the chosen work. As a next step towards identifying ways to make money fast online, you will have to conduct a thorough research to examine the opportunities available and decide which is most suited to you in terms of your knowledge and abilities.

Most telecommuting jobs will require excellent quality of work to be delivered and may not emphasize on your qualifications or background checks etc which are normally necessary in onsite jobs. Telecommuting is among the best ways to make money fast online, but involves a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness.




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2012年1月23日 星期一

Telecommuting Cover Letter Tips


You have your resume completed and you want to get a cover letter developed to send along with it. Should you use the same one you used for past onsite jobs? The answer would be no.

Onsite jobs are different than telecommuting jobs. Not only do you not commute to work for a telecommuting position, but employers are also looking for slightly different things from a person who will work from home.

Since cover letters help sell you to the employer, then the cover letter you send with your telecommuting resume should be much different than the ones you have used in the past for onsite jobs. You need to sell them on those things that hiring managers are looking for in a telecommuting applicant.

So, what do they look for?

Home office setup- What does your home office contain? Do you have what the job position requires you to have? Most employers want to know that you have everything you need or at least the major components, such as computer, high-speed internet etc.

Why are you the right person for the job?- Tell them what makes you be the person that should be hired for the job. Use statements like, "I have 6 years experience as a web designer, so I know..."

Avoid telling them anything that they don't want to hear- Most people want to work from home to be with their kids or because they're tired of commuting. You're not alone there, but employers don't want to know that. You will just appear desperate for a job and could make them lose their interest in you fast; even if you have 20 years experience doing the job.

Give them what they do want- Most job ads will list requirements that the prospective employee should have before they'll consider hiring you. Tell them that you have those requirements, listing them in your cover letter. The resumes that get more attention are the ones that have what they're looking for. The cover letter will get them to want to check out your resume. The ones that don't may end up getting deleted.

Research the company, if possible- You may find that the company's motto relates to an achievement you have. For example, let's say a company has a motto about caring for their customers. If you have an achievement award for best customer service excellence, then the hiring manager should know that. Show them that you fit their mold. It also shows them that you did your homework.

Always keep in mind that any job that will done from home will most likely be a position that hundreds, if not thousands, will also be applying for. You will need to stand out from that crowd to get noticed.

Take your time creating your telecommuting cover letter. Don't be afraid to sell yourself to grab the employer's attention. Without an effective cover letter, your resume probably will sit on a computer's hard drive unread or get deleted.




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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Work From Home Job Search


Okay, you've finally had it at your 9-5 job. Your boss isn't seeing eye-to-eye with you lately, they're pushing you to do more than you can reasonably do in eight hours, and you're tired of having to put up with the whole mess. You're ready to start working for yourself, but how do you conduct a work from home job search?

Before quitting your job to pursue your dream of working for yourself, it would be a good idea to get organized. You want to go into your work from home job search knowing exactly where to look, what your qualifications are, and what your options are. Here are some things to consider:

1. What are your qualifications? If you have a degree and experience under your belt, you may be able to use those to help you find the perfect at home job. Use what you know to find what you want to do.

2. Can your current position translate into a work from home job? If you're an accountant, it wouldn't be outside of the realm of possibility to start a home accounting business. If you're a secretary, perhaps a Virtual Assistant business is an avenue to consider.

3. Do you want to work for yourself, or are you interested in telecommuting? It helps if you know what you want before launching your work from home job search. What do you want to do? How many hours a work do you want to work?

4. Check with your current employer and see if you can telecommute rather than work on-site. Some companies are open to this, many aren't. You'll never know if it's a possibility if you don't ask. By telecommuting, you may be able to maintain some of the benefits you currently have, but won't have to deal with the office politics.

5. Do have the skills and the equipment to work from home? Most telecommuting jobs require you to have high-speed internet, and all you have is dial-up. Be honest about what equipment and skills you have and seek only those jobs that will meet those requirements.

It's unrealistic to think that you can find an online work from home job quickly and effortlessly. Quite often it can take months, if not years, to get to the point where you're making the same amount of money as your currently full-time position. Be prepared to stay where you are until you can match those earnings, and then, and only then, you can feel confident enough to quit your job.

Besides telecommuting, are there other ways to earn money from home? You bet there are! If writing is your forte, you may be able to work as a freelance or ghostwriter. Excellent writing and grammar skills are needed. There are many direct sales companies to choose from, but you'll want to carefully research each one before choosing one to join. Many people consider mystery shopping as an option for working from home but these positions are limited if you're not in a large metropolitan city.




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2012年1月22日 星期日

Telecommuting Resume Tips


You might be familiar with the layouts of resumes for job positions that are done in brick and mortar buildings. Telecommuting job resume layouts are much the same as the others, but there are some things that should be done differently.  The focus should take on a slightly different path.  

Jobs that are done in brick and mortar buildings focus a lot on your skills, education and experiences in previous positions. Telecommuting jobs are the same, but they also need to show that you are capable of working from a home office- away from the main company.  

Also, on the site jobs generally have less applicants, so an employer can read through each resume they receive. Telecommuting positions can be quite popular, so most employers don't have time to go through the hundreds they usually receive. In this case, your resume will need to stand out so that it has a higher chance of getting noticed.  

When developing a resume for your telecommuting position, keep these things in mind:  

Focus your experiences or skills on what pertains to the job you're applying for- If you're looking to apply to a virtual assistant position, then focus all your previous job positions or skills that relate to that, such as office assistant etc. Leave out anything that doesn't pertain to the position, like babysitting.  

Don't forget to include jobs that include experience working from home- If any of your previous positions allowed you to work from your home office, even for a couple of days a week, then include it. Let your employers know that you have some experience working away from the main office. 

Computer skills- Be sure to include your computer skills. Virtual assistants use various types of software programs, so let your prospective employer know what programs you can use efficiently. If you're certified in any program that you might need to use on the job, let them know.  

Typing or Data entry speed- If you're applying to a position where there's a lot of typing or data entry involved, then be sure to let your prospective employer know what you're current typing speed or Data entry speed is. You can go online to test yourself if you're not quite sure what they are.  

Have two different types of resumes- Most people use word to type their resume into. That's great for attaching to emails and sending off to the hiring managers. But, you should also have an ASCII text resume to paste into the body of the email. Some companies won't open attachments for fear of viruses and some attachments accidentally get deleted. Having your resume properly formatted in the body of the email eliminates that problem.  

When compiling your information to put into your resumes, be sure to place the items that grab attention first and work your way down. If your educational background is stronger than your work experience, then start off with your education entries. Once their attention is grabbed, they'll want to read on to the rest of what the resume contains.  

So, take your old resume for onsite jobs out and look it over. What can you do to spice it up and help land you the telecommuting position you're hoping to land?




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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Telecommuting - Sleeping on the Job


Is it ok to take naps during the day when you telecommute? Some people might think that sleeping when you're supposed to be working from home is a sign of a true slacker, but I disagree.

The way I see it, there are three factors you need to consider when you are working. And while these are important wherever you work, I believe they are even more significant to take stock of when you work from home:



Are you getting your job done?

Remember, most salaried employees are being paid to do a job and not (in theory) paid for a certain number of hours worked. When you're telecommuting, your manager can't measure you as easily by when you 'clock in' and 'clock out' of the office, but needs to rely more on true measures of productivity. Are you accomplishing all the work he gives you in a high quality, and timely, manner?




Are you working close to your expected 8+ hours per day?

While in theory, a salaried person is not supposed to track his time, we all know the reality that management expects us to put in a full day, consistently, every day (barring special circumstances). If you're a super-star, you may be able to get 8 hours worth of work done in 4 hours. But even then, your manager probably expects you'll work the full 8 hours, do twice what your peers can achieve, and he'll reward you for it through bonuses, etc.

I'm amazed at how many people I know say they can work twice as fast as the average employee - apparently there are a huge number of below -average people out there I've never encountered! Reality check - even if you do think you outperform your peers, put in a full day anyway and let your boss judge the quality, and quantity of your output.




Are you available during the hours that your boss and co-workers need to reach you?

Barring any special arrangements you may have worked out, there's probably an average time frame during the weekdays that your team expects you to be around. This can vary from industry to industry, company to company. But in general the hours that you work should roughly coincide with those that your peers work. They need to be able to reach you via an Instant Message (IM) or get a quick response to an email, most of the time, on a typical day. Otherwise they'll start to wonder whether you really are working hard in that 'cushy' telecommuting job you've got.



So long as you take these 3 factors into account, using some discretion with how you spend every minute of your day is reasonable.

When people work in the office, they often choose to take a long lunch with friends, or take a break mid-afternoon to do a workout, or even spend the first ½ hour they get into the office reading the news online and attending to some personal tasks. They may come in a little early or stay a little late to make up the time, but these kinds of non-work activities are perfectly acceptable and accepted within our working culture.

So why should it be any different at home? Who cares if you choose to spend your breaks working out or taking a nap, having lunch with a coworker or sitting on the couch with a sandwich watching Oprah, tending to some personal tasks online or starting a load of laundry? How you spend your free time is your business, as long as you make sure it truly is your free time that you're spending!




Nicole Bachelor, the "Master of Telecommuting Success" is the author of "How to Avoid Going to Work Without Quitting your Job". She specializes in teaching people how to effectively work from home. Nicole has been telecommuting exclusively for over 4 years, and has vast experience working with teams that are spread all over the world as well as working with teams in low-cost regions of the world.

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2012年1月21日 星期六

Telecommuters Need a Career Plan


"You must have a career plan before you go out into this big world of ours," reinforced the professor delivering the commencement address during graduation! High school and college guidance counselors repeatedly tell students of the importance of having a career plan.

It is important to note that career plans aren't just for those who work offline. Telecommuters should have one also. Before you can map out your career plan, you need to understand career plans.

Consider a career plan akin to planning your next vacation. You need to decide where you will go, in which mode of transportation you will travel, determine the best route to take and then how to ensure you have a good time once you arrive.

Spontaneously deciding one Friday night that you will not ever again return to your job because you want to telecommute is not a recommended course of action. The first decision you have to make is deciding what kind of work you want to spend your time doing.

Do you like working with numbers, databases, marketing collateral, search engine optimization, building websites, writing content or something entirely different? If you don't settle in with something you like to do, your telecommuting career won't last long.

Next determine if you can make any money working in your chosen area. Can your family budget support your start up costs? You should have a website, business cards and may need to pay for some initial advertising.

Can your family budget survive the initial lean months? If not, you will have to work your new telecommuting job search and any jobs you are hired to do while you are still employed outside the home. Once your at-home telecommuting income stabilizes, then you can submit your letter of resignation and leave behind the daily commute to work.

Once you've reviewed your destination, determined where you're going and how you will get there, you're off to a good start. Just make sure you have enough "traveler's checks" in case of an emergency. Once you have thoroughly examined your road map -- your career plan, then hang on and enjoy the ride!




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Telecommuting Customer Service Agent


If you're just starting out on your telecommuting job search; you may be getting a feel for what types of jobs are out there and want to know which ones you can do. For this article we'll tackle one of the most popular telecommuting positions out there - Customer Service.

Each company has their own customer service duties, but for the most part, you're job is to help that company's customers get their questions answered or help them solve a problem.

How is Customer Service performed?

There are three ways that one could perform their customer service duties. The most popular being by the phone. You would have a phone in your home office and when you're on duty for the company; the calls would be transferred to your home line, where you would take care of the customer.

There are some positions where you could perform your customer service duties using an email program. Typically, you would gain access to the company's customer service email address account, where you can take the emails of customers and answer their questions that way.

There are also jobs where you can perform your customer service duties by using a special live chat program on a company's website. It works much like an instant message program that you might use to chat with friends. A customer would come to the site, and use the chat program to converse with you about whatever their needs are.

How much can they make?

This is a tough question to answer, since so many companies do it differently. You would have to look closely at the websites of companies that you're considering applying to. Here are some ways that you may encounter in your job search:

Hourly pay- This is the most sought after type of position. Most people look for this, but there aren't too many out there. This type of position is where you would work a set number of hours, say 8-2 and get paid for an hourly rate for the hours you worked. These positions can run from $8-$12 in most cases.

Pay per Call- Some companies will pay a certain amount of money for every call you make or receive. Again, these types of positions aren't seen too often, but they're out there.

Pay per Minute Talked- This is the most popular type of position you can find. This is where you will be paid a certain amount per minute that you talk with a customer. For example, you work one hour for a company. In that hour you receive one phone call and you talk with them for 5 minutes. The pay you would receive for that one hour of work is the 5 minutes of actual talk time. Some companies will offer other tasks to perform in between calls, but the other tasks will generally have a different rate of pay.

Do you need a lot of experience to work as a customer service agent?

Typically, you don't need that much experience. Some companies will ask for at least 6 months of experience, but most are okay with you having none. Generally, you would receive training with them, so you'll get the knowledge you need to perform your duties.

On occasion, there will be positions where you will have access to some sensitive material, like credit card numbers. Those positions will require you to have a good credit record, so they can trust you to be discreet with their customer's financial information.

If you have some customer service experience or if you have the ability to work with people in some of the toughest situations without getting riled up too easily, then this is a job you should consider.

Since each company is different, you will want to check out their websites or email your questions to them. Make sure you understand what the position entails or what the pay will be before applying.




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1月20日 星期五

The Best Freelance Job Boards for Writers


How many times have you checked out a job board to that either it no longer exists or that there is one or two jobs listed. Out of the hundreds of job boards on the Web today, how do you find those containing projects that you are interested in and qualified for.

I have recently surveyed over 300 freelance web sites and these are the best boards for freelance writers. The benchmark that I used for judging the board was the number of legitimate projects (as opposed to “business opportunities” ) and requests for submission being posted every month. I have only included ones posting 30 projects or more a month

The very best

I picked Guru This huge all-inclusive board connects independent professionals (a.k.a. "gurus") with contract projects. If you are new to independent consulting, check out the Run Your Biz section, which includes a “Getting Started” column, where you can leave a question to be answered by experts. Lots of other useful information (e.g. tax and finance, legal, etc.) for contractors. Find a contracting job ("gig") searching by field (creative/media, finance and legal, etc.), keyword, and geography.. Recently, it acquired IT Moonlighter , another with lots of freelance jobs. Whatever, Guru is probably the largest freelance marketplace on the Web. Over 3,300 projects posted last month.

What makes Guru.com stand out from is the number and variety of projects listed and the easiness of accessing the job. Unlike the others, Guru sends daily email alerts of writing gigs that match your profile.

Number of writing projects posted every month: 207

Type of projects: Everything and anything, many articles, ghostwriting, editing, copyright, some onsite, some technical. Has the best all around listing of freelance writing gigs.

Other good freelance writing sites

AllFreelanceWork. Its sister site AllFreelance is my number one site for articles about freelancing and freelance resources.

Number of writing projects posted every month: 10

Type of projects: Technical and business writing

Contracted Work A freelance site that has grown in great leaps and bounds. You can do a search and find a great number of projects. There is a monthly fee in order to search for projects, but it might be worth checking out. I personally found that I was not finding enough leads for the type of writing I do to be worth the fee.

Number of writing projects posted every month: 50-74

Type of projects: Openings tends more to web content, copywriting, and sales and marketing

Elance. I was actively involved in bidding on this site for a year. However, I did not get my money’s worth. It is geared towards business and technical writing.

Number of writing projects posted every month: 130+

Type of projects: little bit of everything: articles, ghostwriting, e-books, web content, technical. Lots of editing and proofreading jobs too

Freelance Work Exchange Non-Auction freelance site. The Freelance Work Exchange has listings for writers, designers, consultants, programmers. Yes ... it does cost to join; however, there is $3.00 7-day trial memberships so you can test it to see if it will get you work! Highly recommended. Freelance Work Exchange is a solid, reliable freelance site, but in order to search jobs it will cost you a monthly fee.

Number of writing projects posted every month: 30-40

Type of projects: little bit of everything: calls for articles, ghostwriting, e-books, web content, technical. Geared more towards general writing markets, as opposed to corporate-style stuff.

Freelance Writing This is the ultimate job board for freelance writers. Contest, blogs, forums, resources. Everything.

Number of writing projects posted every month: 40

Type of projects: Calls for articles, copywriting, E-books, research papers, ghostwriting,

Independent Homeworkers Alliance -- touts itself as the "largest provider of legitimate home-based jobs on the Internet.” Offers a search engine for at-home jobs, as well as numerous resources. $29.95 a month Subscription

Number of writing projects posted every month: 70

Type of projects: calls for submissions of articles, scripts, e-books, some sales and marketing, not much technical writing.

Sologigs With over 20,000 projects for freelancers, Sologig has a lot to offer. You need to register to get access to all the projects, with the higher levels of membership securing you a higher profile in the exchange. Most of the freelance writing jobs were onsite technical/business writing.

Number of writing projects posted every month: Estimate 100+ projects posted every month. To see the exact number, you have to register. A Bronze membership with $78.75 prepaid for three months

Type of projects: geared heavily towards onsite technical writing gigs

Telecommuting Jobs -- where job seekers can view several hundred telecommuting/offsite jobs posted directly by employers, as well as thousands of jobs posted to other major job sites. Searching is free, but there is a small fee to post your resume. Telecommuting Jobs Telecommute jobs for Writers, Programmers, Artists, etc. Links to additional sites to continue the search for that which is so hard to find - a good paying, mid-term telecommute contract. Good deal for the $10/yr registration fee required.

Number of writing projects posted every month: 80

Type of projects: Wide variety of projects: article wanted, research papers, journalism, copywriting, not much technical

Workhome.com Welcome to Workhome.com a resource for work at home jobs for your small office or home business. We provide job posting for work at home jobs and advertising to work at home businesses. Posting on work home jobs is free and you may contact our work at home providers by visiting the profile page and clicking email professional

Number of writing projects posted every month: 20-30

Type of projects: Wide variety of projects: articles, web content, sales and marketing, technical

A word to the wise

Be selective about what types of projects that you bid for. There is a lot of competition out there, so do not waste your time with projects that you are not qualified for or do not interest you. If you are spending more than an hour a day responding to leads from the job boards, then you may need to redefine your niche. Don’t try to be all things to all people. In addition, remember that, in order to be a successful freelance writer, you should not be using the boards as your only way of finding projects. You should also be out there networking with other writer, setting up your own website, and researching writing opportunities in your own community. In the end, these strategies will net your more work than limiting yourself to working the job boards.




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The Benefits of Telecommuting


Telecommuting, another term for working from home, is becoming a very popular way of making a living thanks to the power and speed of the internet. The benefits of a telecommuting job are tremendous and helpful to many people around the world.

One of the most obvious benefits is the fact that you don't have to leave your home to work. This leaves you with more free time to spend with your family, cuts down on travel time, and allows physically disabled people to hold down a job when they could not otherwise do so. Mothers with small children can spend time watching and taking care of their children while at work, so it saves them money on daycare costs. Depending on the type of work and the deadlines of your projects, some telecommuting jobs will allow you to set your own schedule and work whichever hours you choose. You also save on transportation costs, as you no longer will require a car or train ride to get to work on a regular basis.

While these benefits of itare important, another benefit also needs to be considered. Because telecommuting has become so pervasive in business, you are no longer relegated to only doing certain tasks. Everything from customer service call center positions to article writing and supervision have been outsourced by major companies, and given the right kinds of experience and expertise, you can literally do almost anything you'd like if you can find someone willing to pay you for it.

Because of these many benefits of it, many people have found a way to make an excellent living, but you must remember to start small. Since you are receiving such a large number of benefits from these types of jobs, it is not uncommon to see much smaller paychecks, especially at the beginning. Some people start off working on short-term projects at a loss to build up their profile to be able to earn work at a higher pay later. While this may not give you a glamorous life for the first two months or so, you can assuredly earn more for your services after this, and forever after if you have really positive feedback on your side.

Despite the relatively low pay for the first month or two while you build your profile, telecommuting offers so many benefits that it easily pays for itself in time. After all, when you consider the cost-savings of the benefits of telecommuting over the long-term, you really are not missing out on much. If you simply consider your profile building time as your education, it acts almost like a scholarship for college. You're getting paid to learn the ropes, and eventually, you can start to charge a lot more for your services.




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