| "I need to find a legitimate telecommute (work at | | | | * Don't stop at submitting just a handful of resumes. |
| home) job right now! I'm going to lose my house! Help | | | | Consistently applying without giving up will pay off. |
| me please!" These bold statements look considerably | | | | Keep submitting those resumes, and think positive |
| familiar. With the economy the way it is now, I see | | | | * Don't set out to apply for just one type of job, there |
| these desperate words leaping off social media sites | | | | are many options available to you (depending on your |
| everywhere. And in truth, is it possible to find a | | | | skill sets of course). |
| telecommute job on the spot? | | | | * Never be apprehensive about asking for assistance |
| In most cases, unfortunately, no. In others, some are | | | | from time to time with your search. Message forums |
| just lucky at being in the right place at the right time. It | | | | are excellent for job searching. The idea is to use |
| takes real patience from a severely motivated person | | | | proper forum etiquette network with others, and ask |
| to find a legitimate home job. | | | | questions. |
| That's probably something you didn't need to hear, just | | | | * Keep your eyes open for the work at home scams, |
| being realistic. However, there are certain things you | | | | and there are plenty of them out on the net. The |
| can do to greatly increase your chances at landing a | | | | number one sure sign of a scam is registration or start |
| work at home position. Also being Internet savvy will | | | | up fees, and they are usually the "data entry" ad hype |
| certainly be in your favor. | | | | you see everywhere. Don't take the famous saying |
| Some great places to actually start your search may | | | | lightly and never pay for work at home. |
| be on home job search forums, Twitter, Blogs, and | | | | * Visit the various work at home websites, job boards, |
| doing a search on (type in "work at home jobs" or | | | | and blogs that regularly post job leads. |
| "telecommute jobs") | | | | * Keep a careful track record of the jobs you've |
| One dozen tips to help make your search a little more | | | | already applied for. This will aid with duplicate |
| productive | | | | applications. |
| * Firstly, be fully aware that when seeking for a | | | | * Do consider your family's needs and their schedules. |
| legitimate telecommute job, don't assume your work | | | | Especially your children. Do you have daycare |
| will be easy or there will be no effort on your part to | | | | covered if you have small children at home, (depending |
| earn money. Honest, hard work + job loyalty = profit. | | | | on what type of job you are applying for). |
| * Know upfront that most online companies require | | | | * Important: Don't quit your outside the home job until |
| some set skills and experience to get the job in | | | | you've successfully found an online job and have a |
| question. | | | | start date. It's also a good idea to do a few trial days |
| * Know upfront that most online employers will request | | | | to see if the telecommute job is truly your cup of tea, |
| a resume from you. | | | | (if possible). |
| * There are a few companies that will train you on the | | | | Be positive, committed, and always be thinking, "I CAN |
| job, but very few. Make for sure you know the full | | | | do it!" Never second guess yourself, especially if you |
| details before applying. | | | | have all the required skills. |