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  • How to Give Yourself an Advantage in the Work-At-Home Job Market

    Author: Angela Wu
    If you've spent any time searching online for a home based
    job, you already know that the 'net is filled with scams.
    When you do find a site that lists legitimate work-at-home
    jobs, you'll see that these jobs listings typically have
    several things in common:

    = They're often hiring workers who already have the skills
    necessary to do the job.

    = They're looking for experienced workers with proven
    track records.

    = Most of them state that although the position is a
    telecommuting position, the worker must live in the
    same area as the company itself.

    = Many require the worker to periodically work in the
    office, with telecommuting being an option.

    'So what?', you ask... Thinking this over, you'll see
    that this makes sense. If the company is offering a
    telecommuting position, then naturally they would want
    someone who already have the skills -- training is much
    more difficult to do when you're at home!

    Secondly... the company wants experienced workers with
    proven track records. Again, this makes sense. With a
    telecommuting position it's not quite as easy to 'check
    up' on a worker than if he or she was physically on
    location. Plus the employer may not even want to check
    up on the worker; he's likely looking for someone reliable
    and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

    And finally, many employers still prefer that the worker
    lives in the same area as the company. This way if there's
    a reason why the employer needs the worker to come into the
    office, it's no problem. Telecommuting is a benefit, not a
    right.

    So what can you do to better your chances of getting a
    telecommuting position?

    1. BE FLEXIBLE.

    Many telecommuting positions are offered to current
    employees who have proven themselves to the employer.
    Are you willing to start off in the office, and negotiate
    telecommuting days later? Would you be willing to check
    in with the office regularly? Can you handle the
    possibility of fewer or no health care benefits in
    exchange for working at home?

    Know what you're willing to do, or 'give up', in order
    to work from home. Remember that not all employers will
    permit their telecommuters to work their own hours; some
    of them will want you to work the same hours as regular
    employees -- you just get to do it from the comfort of
    your home.

    2. GET EDUCATED.

    Employers know that there are plenty of willing home
    workers; they can afford to be choosy. If you have a
    degree, diploma, or other certification, it may very
    well work in your favor. For example, many telecommuting
    positions require candidates to have excellent computer
    skills and familiarity with several types of software.

    3. BE PROFESSIONAL.

    Applying for a job over the Internet is just like applying
    for a job in the 'real world'. Follow application
    instructions. Take the time to create a professional cover
    letter and resume, and send your application to the right
    address. Attention to detail counts; there's no reason why
    employers would want to hire someone who can't be bothered
    to put in an effort.

    Telecommuting is a wonderful option, but visions of easy
    days spent chatting on the phone with friends or watching
    TV are just myths. Just like in the 'real world', you are
    responsible for getting a job done, and accountable to your
    employer.

    Working at home is a goal. If it's something you really
    want, then come up with a plan to achieve your goal and
    then work hard to meet it.


    About the Author

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    Angela is the editor of the At Home Workers Express, an
    email newsletter packed with practical, hype-free tips
    for people who want to start a work-at-home career.
    Subscribe free by visiting http://homebasedwork.com/ .

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