How to find a Work from Home Job
One of the most popular topics in forums today is the opportunity to work from home. I have been researching this for a while now. I enjoy making money online through eHow and other paid posting sites, but that is only a supplemental income for me. For those who are looking to find a steady work-at-home job, I have compiled a list of resources to get you started. Be careful of scams out there. I have not fully researched all of these opportunities, but they seem reputable. Make sure you never pay a fee to apply for online work.
This company hires transcriptionists that type at least 70 words per minute.
This company hires transcriptionists that have at least 2 years of experience.
Alpine Access hires agents for customer service work. There is no upfront fee, but employees must pay $35 for a background check after they are hired.
This company hires people to be Eldercare advisors to assist people across the country with finding senior housing for their loved ones. There is a 3-day training in Seattle, Washington but is a work-from-home job after that. They provide benefits and business expense reimbursements.
You can work from home doing sales, customer service, or technical support. The pay scale was not listed.
Sometimes this company will accept applications for work from home date entry specialists. Some projects would be paid per piece. For example, it might take you 2-4 minutes to complete a form and you would get paid 4-8 cents per form. Other projects are complex, requiring 30-60 minutes per document, with compensation ranging from $5-9 per document.
This site is for bookkeepers who want to work from home. An associates degree in Accounting or equivalent experience is required. Please see the site for more details on the job requirements.
This company hires telecommuting staff accountants. CPA and 3 years experience is required. Please click on the link above for more information.
You can earn up to $16 per hour in a telemarketing position with this company. You can work whatever hours you want between 8:00 am east coast time and 5:00 pm west coast time.
Continental Promotion Group offers a work-from-home, contract data entry program in Tempe, Arizona only.
CLC hires phone agents to call clients. The pay range starts at $8 per hour once training is completed and then you can move up to $10-$12 per hour depending on performance. They only hire in 26 states which are listed on their website.
This company offers a great opportunity to help others learn the English language. You engage in a conversation in English and perform other exercises for them to practice speaking in English. The pay will vary by assignment.
LiveOps hires independent contracts to fulfill various assignments. You can set your own hours and work as often or as little as you want. The pay range varies by assignment. There is a $50 background check fee if you are hired.
Offsite data entry positions for this company are only available to those who are Palm Coast residents living west of the toll bridge.
This is a company that hires online transcriptionists. Once you are hired and go through the training process, you will be required to purchase a foot pedal to start and stop the recordings while you type. I believe this is around $75. Transcriptionists can average $10-$12 per hour or more.
This is another company that hires transcriptionists. You can apply on their website.
This company provides work-at-home customer service assignments. The pay scale is not specified.
This company hires online agents to perform various assignments. Pay range varies from $7-$30 per hour depending on the type of assignment and experience required.
Freelance opportunities
These sites post opportunities for bid for various projects. These can be for artists, photographers, programmers, designers, writers, accounting, other professional, etc. Pay will vary depending upon the projects and some might require a minimal membership fee.
If you are you a Web Designer, Graphic Designer, Programmer, Copywriter, Translator, Typist, Book-Keeper, Accountant, Consultant, Solutions Developer, then you should check out this site for freelance opportunities. They claim to not charge any fees or commissions.
This site provides many resources, including freelance job postings, chats, article submissions and more. I could not clearly tell whether there were any fees or commissions.
You can post a profile and search job opportunities in the following areas:
Web & Programming, Design & Multimedia, Writing & Translation, Administrative Support, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Mgt., Legal, Engineering & Mfg.
This is another resource for freelancers, but it did not have an FAQ section. You may need to register to have access for further information.
This site is for freelance computer programmers, web designers and copywriters. You can browse various projects that have been posted.
You can search freelance jobs on this site. The site is a little unorganized so I couldn’t find an FAQ section to get any information about fees or commissions.
You can search freelance projects from all business areas including web design, finance, marketing, etc.
You can submit your resume and search for various consulting opportunities in business areas, music and art, manufacturing and more.
You can post your profile and search for projects. This is a commission free service, but there is a membership fee of $4.69 to $9.00 per month. This actually doesn’t seem so bad since I’ve seen other sites that take a 10%-15% commission from your earnings.
This is for freelance computer programmers. Registration is free, but there is a 15% commission on your profits.
This is another site for computer programmers and web designers looking to bid on freelance work. Registration is free and they only charge a 5% commission on your earnings.
SoloGig has freelance projects posted in many different categories including Engineering and Aerospace, Creative & Design, Finance & Accounting, Law & Paralegal Opportunities, Clinical & Scientific, Sales & Marketing, Information Technology & Technical. They don’t charge a commission and I didn’t see anything about a membership fee.
Many writing or blogging assignments are posted for bid on this site. There is no signup fee and no monthly fee, but you are required to pay a commission on each project you win a bid on. The commission is 3% of your bid or $3.00, whichever is greater. You will also get a $1 signup bonus when you register.
Virtual Assistant Jobs
Virtual Assistants perform administrative tasks from home. The following sites hire for such positions.
For more information and helpful resources about becoming a Virtual Assistant, visit the following websites:
http://www.virtualassistanceu.com
http://www.virtualassistantforums.com/
http://www.vacertification.com/
http://www.virtualbizgroup.com/
Additional Work-at-Home Resources:
Finding Online Jobs - This article provides some great information and a long list of resources for you to utilize in your search for work-at-home opportunities.
WAHM.com - This website is an online resource for work-at-home moms. It provides information for work-at-home jobs and all the support and advice a work at home mom could ever need. They cover topics from childcare and parenting to home business information.
Bizymoms.com – This site is very well organized and provides great articles and information for work-at-home opportunities or starting your own business.
Mom’s Network – This site also provides many articles and many different work-at-home ideas.
SlashDotJobs – This site has a home employment database that you can search by the type of opportunity for which you are looking.
Money Making Mommy – This is a website where a woman shares what she’s learned over the last 12 years about legitimate work-at-home opportunities.
Work Place Like Home – This website has a great forum with information about work-at-home jobs and actual companies that hire for these positions.
Wahm Buds – this is a social networking and resources website for work-at-home moms.