Category: Telecommuting
An ergonomic home office needn’t be expensive. These basic components can make all the difference to your well-being. When you set up your home office, how much thought was given to the ergonomics of your equipment and furniture? If you’re like many people, the initial focus was getting a desk, a chair, and a […]
People working from home work longer hours than their onsite counterparts, creating potential serious work-related health concerns. That’s why prevention is key. Part I of II According to Global Workplace Analytics, working from home is a work style that continues to grow at an alarming rate. Not only is the number of […]
What more can be done to help protect the Earth besides keeping our cars off the road? It’s been fifty years since 20 million protesters gathered throughout the United States to cry out against pollution, oil spills, and toxic dumping which was destroying our planet. Earth Day, as we now call April 22, […]
Don’t let the joys of summer break wreak havoc on your work. Follow these tips to make this a good season for everyone. Ah, yes, summer break. Warm breezes, dinners on the deck, and– more distractions than ever while you try to work from home. How will you possibly accomplish anything with the […]
Whether you already work from home, or are just looking for a way to make more money for the holidays, there are companies looking for remote seasonal customer service agents just like you. The holidays are rushing toward us. This means great food, family gatherings, and gift giving. For some, it also means inevitable […]
The most valuable skills for remote workers, and why employers want them The job ad is usually your first introduction to a potential employer, and where you learn what a position is about. But an ad won’t tell the full story. For example, why does a job posting stress that candidates have particular […]
Are you wondering which careers are best suited for new remote workers? Here are just a few options to get you started. Telecommuting, remote work, working from home–no matter you call it, this flexible work option has shot into full speed. And it’s about time. As far back as ten years ago Telcoa.Org mentioned […]
Fending off interruptions as you work from home can seem like an endless battle. Here are some tips to try before tossing in the towel. Work interruptions are one of the most frustrating aspects of remote work. No matter how many Quiet! signs you post around the house, or how often you tell […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Identify an Employment Scam and Protect Yourself During Your Job Hunt
Sophisticated employment scams are on the rise, and scammers are now targeting experienced, educated professionals in the prime of their careers. By posing as recruiters, scammers use elaborate methods, including fake job postings and emails that appear to be from reputable job search websites to lure in their victims. Here’s what you need to […]
How to Create a Job Seeker Brand to Land the Job You Want
“For better or worse, in today’s world everyone is a brand. Whether you’re applying for a job, asking for a promotion, or writing a dating profile, your success will depend on getting others to recognize your value. So you need to get comfortable marketing yourself.” Harvard Business Review You’ve been laid off. Whether it […]
Getting ignored by recruiters during a job search is demoralizing. The job search and application process is hard enough with its ups and downs. One minute, you might feel happy and hopeful when you hear about a great job opening. The next, you feel confused and disappointed when you don’t hear back from the recruiter […]
How To Rescue a Bad Interview: Catching the Signs and Bouncing Back When An Interview Starts To Sink
Most people don’t realize an interview has gone wrong until too late. Further, they don’t have a plan in place to turn back the clock when they sense an interview going under. Candidate Cathy and Recruiter Ronesha seem to be riding the same wave: their personalities click, their conversation is comfortable, and they even […]
The Job Seeker’s Complete Guide to Building an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile (Part II)
In Part I of creating an exceptional job seeker LinkedIn profile, we talked about the purpose of having a LinkedIn profile and what makes a profile engaging. We talked about the importance of your photo, and also how crucial having the right tagline is to attract recruiters. Then we covered the About section and […]
Your LinkedIn Profile: The Complete Guide to Creating an Exceptional Job Seeker Profile (Part I)
Is your LinkedIn profile working for you? Or are you buried in the sea of 800 million other members when a recruiter does a candidate search? Next up! The Job Seeker’s Complete Guide to Building an Outstanding LinkedIn Profile, Part II Even if you’re happily employed at the moment, having a healthy LinkedIn […]
