| Dear Leslie, | | | | Internet, a second phone line, and phone |
| | | | headset. |
| ARE THERE REALLY NO COST HIRING? I want to | | | | |
| either do data entry online simple ad placing | | | | When searching for these or any other type of |
| or answer in bound calls. Where can I find | | | | telecommuting job, you need to search on job |
| the real thing with out paying for | | | | related sites. Use search terms such as |
| information? | | | | "telecommute" or "work at home". Watch out |
| | | | for biz ops and scams as these do get posted |
| Linda A. | | | | on job sites as well. The best way to avoid a |
| | | | scam or biz op is to remember that you NEVER, |
| Hi Linda, | | | | EVER pay to get hired. |
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| The fast answer to your question is yes; | | | | There are some really good work-at-home job |
| there is no cost hiring. In fact, the only | | | | databases that can be accessed for a fee. |
| legitimate hiring is at no cost. However, you | | | | Note here, that you aren't paying to get |
| may have some trouble finding the work you | | | | hired when you use one of these services. |
| indicated unless you have experience. Most | | | | Instead, you are paying to access their list |
| legitimate data entry jobs I find require a | | | | of job announcements. It's like buying the |
| typing test and sometimes special equipment. | | | | newspaper to read the want ads. These |
| I'd scratch ad placing off the list of | | | | services search the Internet for jobs or jobs |
| options, as I haven't ever seen this offered | | | | are submitted to them for posting. The great |
| as a legitimate job. In bound calls and | | | | thing about these sites is that they usually |
| customer service is probably your best bet, | | | | weed out the duds and list only jobs that can |
| but again, companies that are hiring for | | | | be done from home. But not all services are |
| these jobs are looking for people with skills | | | | the same. Avoid places that say they have a |
| and possibly special equipment. | | | | list of companies that hire home workers. |
| | | | These lists are worthless because these |
| The reality of telecommuting is that you | | | | companies may not actually be hiring. Instead |
| aren't going to sign up to work at home. | | | | the service must indicate it posts actual job |
| Legitimate employers with home based jobs | | | | announcements. Also stay away from resources |
| hire the same way traditional employers do. | | | | that say they offer assembly work or envelope |
| There will be an application process and | | | | stuffing. These are known scams and any |
| possibly an interview or test. Therefore, you | | | | service that says they can get you job in |
| need to have a resume that outlines your | | | | these areas should be suspect. |
| skills and experiences in data entry and | | | | |
| customer service. Plus it will help to have | | | | Good luck Linda! |
| any necessary equipment such as high speed | | | | |