How to Be Employed From Home at No Cost
Many people seek work from home to eliminate their commute and make the balance between work and home life more equitable. Finding legitimate work at home can be difficult, as many scams and business opportunities present themselves as work but require fees or the purchase of materials. With some research and applied knowledge, however, costs for work from home positions should not require fees or material costs.
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Instructions
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Beginning the Process
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Sketch out what you'd like to do from home, and plan how that would happen. Tailor your resume to these positions and begin networking with people that are already working from home.
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Research incomes in the field. Gather data from the Board of Labor Statistics and by making connections with people already working in the field.
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Dismiss jobs and postings that have poor grammar or spelling, as these are tell-tale signs of a scam run from outside the country. Ignore any positions that offer work with pay that is much higher than a standard salary for the position.
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Look for work in reputable places. Online ads, classified ads and local job postings can be helpful in finding traditional jobs, but many home work positions are harder to find. Look for work on forums and message boards targeted to the field or work at home jobs, but do not pay to use these services.
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Visit online work-at-home job boards and read reviews of companies that have home-shored. Research the hiring practices and prepare yourself for the application process.
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Apply for a position and follow up in person. Try to connect with individuals rather than relying on email and web-based contact, as it will provide a better feel for the legitimacy of the company.
Difference Between Scams and Actual Positions
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Research a company by checking its name in an online search engine by adding "scam" after it. Scan through results to find other people that may have been scammed by the company. Research the company's business practices and ensure that customers have not been scammed by them, as well.
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Never release sensitive data such as credit card numbers, your social security number or address information until a thorough search has been performed on a company. Don't pay for the opportunity to work.
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Know the difference between a business opportunity, contracting for a company, and a job. Decide what's best for you and your family.
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Tips & Warnings
Only apply and work for a company that does not charge a fee.
Business opportunities often come with a price to buy into the business, and has no guarantee of success.
Contracting means that you will be performing a job for a company that can end your contract at a certain time or at any time, and generally do not deduct taxes from your payment.
Jobs are employment---and may or may not come with benefits but will always remove payroll and income taxes from your check.
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Comments
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trying to find work at home is impossible because you should not be charged a fee to work for some one.
