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Five Ways To Find Your Next Job

Visit: http://enhancedurls.blogspot.com/ The trend of telecommuting is on the rise as employers begin to see the savings involved in both gas and office space. With gas prices at an all-time high, many Americans are looking for ways to do less driving and more companies than ever before are offering telecommuting options to their current employees and searching for at-home employees to fill open positions. The question for the job seeker is now how to find these opportunities. Below are five methods you can use to find a telecommuting position. First, check your local newspaper. When I began my search for an at-home career, I found my first employer through the Classified Ads section of our hometown paper. I was wary at first, but after thoroughly researching the company through means such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB), visiting the corporate office and meeting some of their current employees I found the company to be legitimate. Second, search online using website such as Monster.com and Dice.com. However, listings found online must be researched carefully to avoid the scams that abound on the Internet. There are also websites that will you allow to do job research in your own community. One such website is Craigslist.com on which you can choose a city and then refine your search with keywords such as "telecommute." Posting your resume on websites such as Hotjobs.com is a third way to locate at work-at-home job. Putting your resume online can bring employers to you, depending on your skills and qualifications. Another bonus of an online resume is that you can easily direct prospective employers to view it. It also makes life a bit simpler when applying for jobs, because you can attach your online resume instead of typing out your job history, qualifications, and so on, each time you apply for a job. When posting your resume on the web, be sure to create an accurate and impressive representation of your abilities. You don't want to be wordy when describing past job experience, but you do want to be specific about the roles you've held as well as your accomplishments. A fourth option when looking for at-home employment is to open a phone book and call businesses in your area. For example, if you're interested in doing administrative work, you might contact churches and small businesses in your area to see if they are looking for office help. Even if they are not currently seeking help, they may know of another business owner who is. Along those same lines, the fifth way to become a telecommuter is to create your own opportunity. For example, instead of finding a company that will hire you as an administrative assistant from home, consider starting your own business as a Virtual Assistant. You can offer your services to many companies, which can both increase your income potential and allow you the flexibility of deciding which jobs you'd like to accept. You can also create your own telecommuting position by talking with your current employer about work-at-home possibilities. More and more companies are finding that at-home employees are just as productive as those in the office, if not more. Companies also benefit financially by lessening office space and avoiding the costs of many office supplies. Many companies who are not ready to hire at-home workers will allow their current employees to work one or two days from a home office, so be sure to discuss this option. The telecommuting field has become highly competitive as more and more people find that working from home is a possibility. Searching for a telecommuting position can be daunting, but by looking in strategic places such as online and in your local newspaper, you'll have a much better chance. No matter, how you find your telecommuting position, make sure it's something you would enjoy.

Home based agent

Definition: A home based agent is someone who works from their home office gathering, entering and confirming customer information, answering customer questions, resolving issues, providing customer care, engaging in live chat, responding to email, and handling sales calls with customers.

A home agent is not an independent contractor, but is an employee of a company. This company should provide paid training and there should not be annual fees, quarterly fees, training or equipment fees. There may be a small one time background check fee at the time you are hired

If hired as a home based agent, you will need a professional phone presence, a quiet working environment, a phone, reliable computer and a high speed Internet connection (DSL or Cable).

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Admin Assistant - Data Entry - Virtual Assistant - Telecommuting Jobs

Assistant Match - Virtual Assistants

Assistant Match accepts applications from experienced, talented virtual assistants. The majority of the work is part-time and all work is completed from your home office. See the website for further information and online application.


Axion Data Services - Data Entry

All data entry operators work from home and are independent contractors. Must have either Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional operating system and either a DSL or Cable Modem connection to the Internet.


Blue Zebra Appointment Setting - Administrative Assistant

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years serving the business-to-business marketplace, 5+ years of experience within a sales or appointment setting environment, 3+ years of experience with ACT contact management or CRM software, Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Outlook software. See website for more details.


Dion Data Services - Data Entry

Qualifications required include a typing speed of at least 60 wpm, internet, e-mail, ability to download and upload files, and good verbal and written communication skills. Cable or DSL Internet connection a plus. Peruse the website for further information and application.


Office Details - Virtual Assistants

A minimum of 5 years experience required. Other requirements include excellent verbal communication skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft and Adobe software, and a fully equipped office. See the website for further information.


Palm Coast Data - Data Entry Home-Keyers - Palm Coast, Florida Only

Only Palm Coast residents west of the toll bridge are considered for off-site positions.
Data Entry Keyers work from home and are independent contractors paid on a per-piece basis. See the website for further information regarding their work at home program.


Virtual Office Temps - Virtual Assistants

VOT (Virtual Office Temps) recruits professional virtual assistants to work from home providing clerical and administrative support. Complete the online application to be considered for a home-based virtual assistant job.


If you are interested in starting your own VA (Virtual Assistant) business but aren't quite sure where to start

Work From Home

Worldwide Work At Home offers information and resources relating to work at home jobs, telecommuting, freelance work, home business ideas, and more.

Here's an overview of some of the main areas of this site. Don't forget to bookmark us and check back often for updates.

Work At Home Jobs

This is where you will find the companies that often hire home workers. The types of jobs listed in the WAH Jobs section include :

Data Entry Document Coding Virtual Assistants Legal Transcription Medical Transcription Customer Service Reps

Freelance Writers Proofreaders Editors Translators Telemarketers Online Tutors

Job Board

Current work at home and telecommuting job listings can be found on the Job Board. These listings include jobs in various industries and are updated often.


WorldWide Resources

While most of the jobs and resources on this site are for people in the U.S., the Telecommuting section contains resources from all around the world relating to telework, telecommuting, freelance work, working from home, and making money online.

Freelance Work

The Freelance page lists a number of freelance work sites as well as links to current freelance projects available in many different industries.

Home Business

This section contains information about starting and running your own Home Business.

WAH Search

The WAH Search section provides details on some of the best sites to search for work at home jobs.

You'll also find lots of other great resources including articles, books, downloads, classifieds, freebies, and more.

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