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How to Find a Legitimate Work at Home Job

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By Julie Boehlke
eHow Contributing Writer
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Millions of people are looking for a legitimate work-at-home opportunity where they can earn cash from their own home. There are hundreds of companies that offer work-at-home opportunities to job seekers who have a determination to work independently and responsibly.

From Quick Guide: Work from Home
Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Computer With Internet.
  • Resume.
  • Cover Letter.
  1. Step 1

    Prepare an accurate and up-to-date resume and cover letter to give to the companies you will be applying to.

  2. Step 2

    Begin by visiting sites that offer work-at-home opportunities and submit your resume and cover letter to their human resource department. Choose a site that fits your lifestyle.

  3. Step 3

    Apply at websites such as Associated Content, Ehow and Helium if you are looking for a legitimate writing job.

  4. Step 4

    Contact your local doctor's offices and hospitals' human resource departments and ask them if they offer work-at-home positions for medical transcriptionists and medical billers.

  5. Step 5

    Visit the LiveOps site for jobs that offer opportunities where you can fulfill customer service positions and take incoming orders and requests from various customers.

  6. Step 6

    Scour sites that have work-at-home job banks such as WAHM, where you can find miscellaneous positions such as assembling crafts at home or performing telemarketing calls.

  7. Step 7

    Choose a job that fits your lifestyle needsat home.

Tips & Warnings
  • Job boards change daily, so check back often.
  • Never pay for a job.
  • Never give out personal information unless the company is legitimate.

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ezeriuke said

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on 6/20/2009 I work from home doing surveys. Money - depends on how much time I spend. I made 234 $ last month. I know it's now much, but its something, because I have to stay home anyways taking care of my son. http://cashcrate.com/1381620 This website is the best one I found so far for doing surveys and making money.

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on 8/13/2008 A few of the sites you mentioned were new to me. I plan to check them out because I have been on my quest for a while now. Thanks.

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