1.NEVER PAY FOR A JOB
How many times have you responded to a job ad, only to be told, "Great to have you aboard! Now as soon as you send in your $24.95 processing fee, we'll start your training!" The fact of the matter is, no legitimate company is going to charge you a fee to work for them. If you are asked for a fee - run as fast as you can in the other direction! Seriously, have you ever been asked for money when applying for an onsite job? Of course not. Follow this rule and you'll be safe: Never pay for a job!
2.FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN JOB ADS
The worst thing you can do when applying for a job is to not follow the instructions in the ad. I can't tell you how many applicants I have disqualified for not following instructions. If the ad says, "No attachments", then copy and paste your resume into the body of the email - don't attach it. A lot of companies have software that automatically delete emails with attachments. If the ad says to attach your resume, attach it. If the ad asks specific questions, then answer them. Do not just send them an email saying, "Send me more information about the job". Not only is that not following instructions - it's downright rude and there is absolutely no chance that you will be hired. Bottom line, if you can't follow instructions during the application process, then how can you be expected to follow instructions for the job?
3.DON'T WASTE TIME ON SCAMS
It's sad, but true - there are plenty of people out there who can't wait to part you from your money and give you nothing in return. Remember, a legitimate company will never ask you for money. Some of the most common scams include Envelope Stuffing, processing orders from Home, home typists with no experience, craft and product assembly, and email processors. The best clue to whether or not an ad is a scam is if it asks you for any money to work for them. Never pay for a job and you will always stay scam-free!
4.WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A TELECOMMUTER
Do you have what it takes to be a telecommuter? Many people decide they want to work from home, then once they get started, they find it's not for them. Why? Because they don't possess these qualities:
Self-Motivation: You need to be self-motivated, anticipate what needs to be done, and do it.
Self-Reliance: You need to be able to find the answers on your own and get the job done.
Organization: You need to be organized - your files, your desk, and your time. You cannot afford to miss deadlines because you aren't able to locate crucial files.
Optimism: Stay optimistic and keep your spirits up. When you know how to create your own work at home jobs, you never run out of work, and paychecks!
5.CREATE A NICHE SERVICE OFFERING
To create your own work at home job with no competition, start thinking about what you enjoy doing, and imagine a specific service that can be offered to companies in need of that service. Using your own skills, create your own service packages, price them according to market value, and directly contact companies you think will benefit from your service.
6.USE NEWSPAPER ARTICLES AS A SOURCE FOR HIDDEN JOB MAKER
Your most effective tool in finding a great work at home job is to spend your time wisely, seeking out all the hidden job markets and finding jobs that others are missing. One of the best sources of current jobs is right in your local newspaper, and I don´t mean the job ads. Look in the articles and business profiles to find the names of company owners, then call them up and explain what you do. Make sure you mention that you read about them in the local paper and you enjoyed what the article said about them. This is a great "door opener"!
7.PLAN YOUR SERVICE OFFERINGS
The key to your success as a telecommuter is that you need to understand how very easy it can be to become full-time employed from home, if you come to the employer with a pre-packaged set of applied skills to offer. Instead of waiting for jobs to pop up on the internet, where you´ll have to compete with thousands of other jobseekers just to get the job, you should create a set of service offerings, decide how you will package the service, and approach prospective customers with a pre-planned and organized package of services they are likely interested in. You can create your own jobs if you know what to say to employers and how to offer your defined services to answer their needs effectively.
8.USING THE PHONE TO CONTACT NEW CUSTOMESRS
It never hurts to pick up the phone and set up appointments to show your service offerings. Too many home-based workers are afraid of marketing, and this is the biggest hurdle you´ll need to cross to make it as a telecommuter. Use your local phone book and look for customers that fit with the service you provide. When you do any kind of "cold calling", create a spreadsheet and enter each contact you are going to call that day. Organize it so that you can keep track of all your calls, what happened during the call, and whether or not you need to follow up with a letter or have made an appointment.
Choose your target market carefully, and simply look in your local Yellow Pages for every company that is in that target market. Call each of them, one by one, and make notes on each call as you go. Normally, you shouldn´t have to make very many calls before you are able to set an appointment, if you have done your research first and are calling the right person.
The main thing to remember is that you are offering a service, but more importantly, you are introducing yourself to fellow businesspeople. You don´t have to sell anything on your first call. Your goal is not to sell your services today. Your goal should be to introduce yourself, set an appointment, or get permission to send them your materials. This does not have to be a hard sell technique. There is nothing to be afraid of when picking up the phone! It is perfectly natural to be nervous, but don´t let your nervousness prevent you from making that essential contact. Even those that say "No thanks" are one step closer to the one who would say "Yes, I´d like an appointment with you next week".
Here´s an idea. Call your prospects and set up appointments for a free consultation. Free consultations have worked well for many businesses, for eons, so why not give it a try for yours?
9.CUTTING DOWN ON YOUR JOB SEARCH TIME
Make sure you have your resume, cover letter templates, and portfolio samples ready to go before you start searching. This will cut down your time dramatically and allow you to simply apply for positions and contracts instantly, without having to spend a lot of time fiddling with your materials. By carefully planning how you are going to customize your cover letters, and having a number of "copy and paste" snippets ready to go, you can zoom in on exactly the kinds of ads you want to apply to and zip off your materials, beating out the competition who aren´t as prepared as you are.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
The Top 5 Simple Techniques You Can Use To Work At Home Forever
1. Never pay for any job! There is never a good reason to pay for work, and I am amazed at how many jobseekers waste precious time and money chasing after schemes that will never pay. It wastes a lot of time you could better spend targeting your jobsearch to legitimate and valid work.
2. Get your materials ready! You are going to need to be ready before you start looking for work. You will need a specialized telecommuter’s resume, an excellent cover letter template, and an online portfolio that showcases samples of your work. Without these things in place ahead of time, you will not be ready for rapid response when an employer needs to see your stuff.
3. Make sure you have all the equipment and software you’re going to need! Depending on your skill set, you’re probably going to need special software and equipment to do your job right. Don’t expect an employer to pay for these things. A prospective employer is more likely to hire the next person who is properly equipped, rather than hire you if you expect the employer to pay for what you need to do your job.
4. Know what you do for a living! This is an absolute necessity if you want to work from home. You may think that you want to do “typing at home”, but if that’s all you can think of, then you’re wasting time. Think about how your typing skills will be useful to your employer, come up with creative applications of that skill, set up samples to show what your service looks like, and plan ahead on how much you will charge for that service. Be willing to tell prospective employers exactly what you do and how much you charge for it.
5. Change your strategy! Instead of looking for jobs that have already been posted online, and have already been taken, look for companies that are well suited for your talents. Create your own work by contacting companies that have not yet posted jobs online, and eliminate the competition. But, make sure you know exactly what service you plan to offer that company, and why it is useful to them. Don’t bother contacting companies by sending vague resumes. That technique never works! Contact targeted companies with specific services in mind, and let them know you are open to alternate suggestions.
These techniques work extremely well, and using them willalloweyou to build your home based service company from scratch, without spending a dime on advertising. I know people who were broke when they started working from home, and didn’t have a computer. Using these techniques, They were able to slowly build their business and develop a client base that has consistently earned them more money than if they were working onsite. You can do it too!
Discover the inner traits you need to possess to be successful with your work-at-home business.
2. Get your materials ready! You are going to need to be ready before you start looking for work. You will need a specialized telecommuter’s resume, an excellent cover letter template, and an online portfolio that showcases samples of your work. Without these things in place ahead of time, you will not be ready for rapid response when an employer needs to see your stuff.
3. Make sure you have all the equipment and software you’re going to need! Depending on your skill set, you’re probably going to need special software and equipment to do your job right. Don’t expect an employer to pay for these things. A prospective employer is more likely to hire the next person who is properly equipped, rather than hire you if you expect the employer to pay for what you need to do your job.
4. Know what you do for a living! This is an absolute necessity if you want to work from home. You may think that you want to do “typing at home”, but if that’s all you can think of, then you’re wasting time. Think about how your typing skills will be useful to your employer, come up with creative applications of that skill, set up samples to show what your service looks like, and plan ahead on how much you will charge for that service. Be willing to tell prospective employers exactly what you do and how much you charge for it.
5. Change your strategy! Instead of looking for jobs that have already been posted online, and have already been taken, look for companies that are well suited for your talents. Create your own work by contacting companies that have not yet posted jobs online, and eliminate the competition. But, make sure you know exactly what service you plan to offer that company, and why it is useful to them. Don’t bother contacting companies by sending vague resumes. That technique never works! Contact targeted companies with specific services in mind, and let them know you are open to alternate suggestions.
These techniques work extremely well, and using them willalloweyou to build your home based service company from scratch, without spending a dime on advertising. I know people who were broke when they started working from home, and didn’t have a computer. Using these techniques, They were able to slowly build their business and develop a client base that has consistently earned them more money than if they were working onsite. You can do it too!
Discover the inner traits you need to possess to be successful with your work-at-home business.
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