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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 […]
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 […]
6 Artsy Companies for Work from Home Creatives
Whether you dream of becoming the next Picasso or you simply enjoy viewing others’ art, you don’t have to commute to a big city to do what you love. Here are some well-established artsy companies that pay folks just like you to do what you love, all from the comfort of your own home. […]
How To Have Work-Life Balance When You Work Remotely
Remote working offers tremendous work-life balance–if you work smart. If you could gather inside trade secrets before embarking on a venture, would you? For example, you often think about working from home but wonder how doable this arrangement would be. Is remote work as easy and rewarding as those beachy images make it appear? […]
Getting Work Done With Kids On School Break
Getting work done during school break is possible. Productivity doesn’t need to come to a halt when the kids are home on break. Breaks happen. School breaks, that is. While these pose a dilemma to all working parents, they create a special issue for parents who work from home. Holidays and summer vacations […]
Where To Find a Remote Job You’ll Actually Love
Having a job to pay the bills is nice. But even better is having a job doing what you love, all while working remotely! If you love to do any of the following activities, chances are one of these companies will have an enjoyable job that’s perfect for you. Love […]
How to Spot and Avoid Work From Home Scams
What’s worse than coming across a work at home scam? Falling for one. I’ve been scammed plenty of times. And I do mean plenty! By now, I can smell a scam a mile away. Right? Well, not always. It seems that the smarter I get the smarter the scammers seem to get. But […]
10 Top Personal Traits You Need To Work Remotely
Do you have the personal traits to succeed as a remote employee? Thinking about this whole “remote work thing”? Be forewarned: Not everyone is cut out for this lifestyle. There are personal traits that are consistent for most remote workers who thrive working in a remote environment. So, before you jump into unfamiliar […]
