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5 Power Dressing Tips for Remote Workers
Power dressing is about comfort, function, and what you want to accomplish. There’s a wealth of information about workplace “power dressing”, a particular style of dress that signifies a confident, successful persona. But what about when you work from home, where no one can see you? Outside of an occasional delivery person, does […]
5 Awesome Companies for Techies Who Want to Work Remotely
If you’re wondering where you can work remotely and put your IT skills to use, check out these companies where working from home is encouraged. What most influences your decision to work for a particular company? Is it the amount of money it offers or the level of autonomy? Is family-like atmosphere important […]
What To Expect as a Virtual Call Center Agent
As a virtual contact center agent you must know more than how to answer a call. Some hiring companies tell you what to expect! In Part One, Should You Work In a Virtual Call Center? you learned about some critical differences between working for in-house call centers and outsourced call centers. In this […]
Should You Work In a Virtual Call Center?
Companies around the world now use virtual call centers staffed with agents who work from home. [Part II: What To Expect As a Virtual Call Center Agent (And who’s hiring!)] Every now and then I’ll meet people who tell me about a recent customer service call they made. I always get a kick out […]
May I see your job references?
When it comes to gathering job references, new graduates and those reentering the workforce can sometimes draw blanks. You crafted the perfect resume and paired it with a cover letter tailored to the employer you want to work for. You’ve rehearsed clever answers to all those tricky interview questions like, “Why do you […]
Your Social Media Habits and Your Job Search
Social media can be used for good and evil when it comes to job-seeking. You may have spent hours making sure you are using just the right action verbs in your resume, and crafted the perfect cover letter to catch the attention of your future employer, but if you haven’t spent the time […]
Are Home Based Medical Billing Jobs Legit?
You see ads everywhere for home based medical billing specialists. Are they real? Is a physician going to hire someone to perform one of the most important functions to their practice and allow them to work from home unsupervised? The medical billing specialist is responsible for submitting claims and creating patient statements – the […]
Can’t You See I’m Working?
Is dealing with distractions keeping you from performing your best while telecommuting? Follow these tips on setting boundaries that work! For many parents, telecommuting may seem like the answer to your prayers. You want to have more time with your kids and greater flexibility, so you take the leap, install a second phone […]
10 Tips for Working in a Virtual Office
Working in a virtual office has it’s pros and cons. To help you succeed, make sure you manage your time well, maintain a professional online presence, and get in some face time with real people. For over ten years I’ve been running my business, and dealing with up to 10 staff members and numerous […]
Employers: Working with Remote Employees
Flexibility on the job is a top priority for many job seekers, so more and more companies are offering remote work options to attract desirable applicants. It’s a sad but true fact that once companies have recruited and on-boarded remote employees, out-of-site soon becomes out-of-mind. The burden is on teleworkers to be visible as […]
