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