| There are actually legitimate telecommuting jobs on | | | | telecommuting jobs are writers, graphic designers, web |
| the internet. But mixed in with those are scams that | | | | designers, software programmers and designers and |
| people should avoid. Any offers that promise big | | | | other technical computer based skills. Some sales jobs |
| money for the cost of a book or kit that they will send | | | | like telemarketing can be done from home too. There |
| you are not really legitimate telecommuting jobs. It is a | | | | are some clerical jobs like virtual assistants that act as |
| way for someone to sell you their products or | | | | secretaries for some companies or individuals. You will |
| services. There are many such ploys out there so be | | | | need your own computer, high speed internet |
| aware when you look for this type of job. There are | | | | connection and a phone. Some companies may |
| companies and people that are marketing their | | | | provide you with the equipment but this is not usually |
| products not looking for real employees. Some | | | | the case. There are some jobs that are totally remote |
| companies sell you a newsletter listing job openings | | | | where you never have to go to the office and others |
| this is usually legitimate and may be worthwhile | | | | that prefer local candidates because they want you to |
| depending on the cost and how often they send it out. | | | | meet clients or show up at the office on occasion. |
| Before you pay for a newsletter find out if anyone | | | | When using Craig's list look under job categories like |
| else has ever heard of it and the results that received | | | | writing, web design, technology, whatever your |
| using it. | | | | expertise to locate jobs that might be telecommuting. |
| There are many legitimate job boards that list regular | | | | Be sure to include a letter and resume if requested |
| jobs like Monster.com, Vault and Career Builder. They | | | | when responding. If you are a software designer or |
| even list the occasional telecommuting jobs. You can | | | | web designer for example and have a local company |
| directly inquire to the companies listed on the job | | | | that you want to work for contacting them directly is |
| boards to see if they hire telecommuters. You would | | | | your best option. Find out the name of the person who |
| send a letter and resume directly to the human | | | | is in charge of the department that you want to work |
| resource department or person listed in the ad via | | | | like Technical Services then try to get an interview |
| email. Another good source of telecommuting jobs is | | | | with the company. You can write a letter to the |
| Craig's list which lists all types of jobs around the | | | | person then call them to set up an appointment. Once |
| country by job category. A telecommuting job will | | | | you have an interview you can discuss the benefits of |
| require you to send a letter, resume and fill out tax | | | | telecommuting. If you have the necessary skills then |
| forms just like a regular job. It follows the same basic | | | | the company will probably hire you. |
| guidelines that you follow looking for a regular job. If | | | | There are various freelance boards that list |
| you are a candidate with experience some job | | | | telecommuting jobs that you must register and bid on |
| staffing sites like the Creative Group, Paladin, Robert | | | | the jobs. Many of these are good avenues for |
| Half and others may be able to help you. You can | | | | freelancers to try. Remember when seeking legitimate |
| contact them through the website sending an email | | | | telecommuting jobs a good resume and cover letter to |
| and resume. | | | | send via email is your best sales tool. |
| Some of the types of jobs that can be legitimate | | | | |