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Check the sites that list work-at-home jobs, look through all the listings, and remember to take advantage of the resume posting section, if the site has one. That way, companies seeking employees will be able to find your resume. Note Use job search engines using terms such as "work at home," "telecommute," and "freelance."
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Next, search the online job banks using keywords such as "work at home," "telecommute," and "telecommuting."
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Be prepared to apply online. Have a resume and cover letter ready to send. Depending on the type of employment you're looking for, you may also need work samples to send to prospective employers. Track where you've applied. Many of the same positions are listed on multiple sites, so you'll want to be sure not to duplicate your efforts.
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If you are applying for a work-at-home job for a company that has a local office, you may be expected to interview in person. If you are working for a remote company, you may be interviewed via an online interview system, Zoom, or even email. Regardless of the type of interview, be prepared to answer a variety of interview questions.
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– If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is. If you get an unsolicited email telling you that a company you have never heard of wants to hire you for a job where you don't need experience or skills and can make a lot of money, ignore it. There are lots of scams out there, some of which are personalized and sound quite legitimate.
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– Know the common scam jobs. There are a number of work-at-home jobs to avoid. These include assembly jobs, multi-level marketing, claims processing, and stuffing envelopes. Many of these positions require you to pay a lot of money, and you see little to no earnings. – Read the listing carefully and research the company Make sure you know if there is a
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salary or if you’re paid on commission. Look into whether or not you need to buy equipment and if you will be reimbursed. – Research the company. If you aren’t sure the company is legitimate, ask for references. If the company won’t provide references, do not apply. – Never send money. Employers should not charge you to begin working
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for them. Avoid any company that asks you to send money for equipment. Also, don't send money for work-at-home directories or start-up kits. Free information and job listings are available online. Also, never give your bank account information or any other personal information that could help someone steal your identity.1 – Avoid “get rich quick” ads. Be careful
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of listings that guarantee you wealth or financial success or claim they will help you get rich fast from home. They will probably do none of the above. – Evaluate every listing you look at very carefully. Find out if there's a salary or if you're paid on commission. Ask how often you will be paid. Ask what equipment (hardware/software) you need to provide. Find out what
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support the company provides. – Ask for references. Request a list of other employees or contractors to see how this has worked for them.