As a freelancer, you probably are trying to use online freelance sites to win jobs. Of course, you want to utilize the Internet to find even more freelance work, but how should you go about winning these projects when there are so many other freelancers trying to get the same jobs that you are...
No matter where you are when you’re doing your work, there’s a good chance that you’re going to get distracted. There’s even a good chance that you’re going to let yourself get distracted. In some ways, distractions can be a good thing. It’s just not natural for us to sit down and work...
24% of remote workers are happier and more productive. Why?… Flexibility. When you work remotely, you’re awarded freedoms you’ve never had in a co-located job. Those newfound freedoms from flexible work arrangements can lead you to be a stronger worker and a better employee, while HR is...
So many people have asked me about this job opportunity that I just had to write about it. Don't worry; this is a quick, yet informative lesson. I found that analyzing these types of job offers line-by-line can help the telecommuting job hunter to actually see the scams for what they...
If you've spent any time searching online for a home based job, you already know that the 'net is filled with scams. When you do find a site that lists legitimate work-at-home jobs, you'll see that these jobs listings typically have several things in common: They're often hiring workers who...
Everyone always talks about getting yourself organized for the Job Search, but no one really offers practical advice on how to do it. Oh yes, they say to keep adequate records, but they give little more in the way of advice. Well now you'll have it. I'm going to tell you how to get yourself...
It will help to increase your value to employers and could be the secret to getting paid what you're worth. I don't know you, but I know a lot about you. That's what makes the internet such an incredible resource. I can sit here writing about you and you can sit there in awe of my amazing insight....
Being out of work for an extended period is certain to erode even the most confident job seeker. That's why it's so important that you stay focused on your strengths and how your special qualities, skills and abilities can benefit a potential employer. Remember you are the only person in the world...
Here we look at telephone interviews. This is an extract from INTERVIEWING FOR JOB OFFERS. Telephone interviews are a convenient means to screen candidates. They are meant to be a relatively quick and easy way to narrow down the pool of applicants, before compiling a short list for on premise...
Having published freelance blogs for almost three years now, we receive dozens of emails each week from readers asking how to get that "edge" on landing a telecommuting job. Our mantra is, "Network, network, network and begin your search in your own back yard." How? Tell everyone you meet that you...
