CLERICAL WORK FROM HOME
Finding clerical work from home.
Clerical Work From Home
By Kelly Land, © 2005 - 2008, All rights reserved.
Oh yes....hire ME!
I want that $40,000 a year clerical work from home job! I am sure it's
part-time. I am so sure it offers benefits. And I'm positive it will be
something very easy to do!
You can wake up now!! Those jobs....ummm....well, when you find one, let me
know!
If would be nice if that type of job was easy to obtain. Of course for that to
happen we would all need to have the right skills, equipment and there would
need to be plenty of those jobs to go around.
It's just not the case.
Finding clerical work that you can do from home is going to take A LOT of effort
on your part. It's gonna be a job getting the job! In the years I have worked at
home and interviewed people of all kinds, doing all kinds of telecommuting work.
About 95% of these people created the job they do.
Creating Clerical Work From Home
What does this mean?
Welp...for starters....
What kind of skills do you have? Just owning a computer and typing in chat rooms
or emails to your sister do not constitute "real" skills. How are your actual
clerical skills shaping up? How fast can you accurately type? What desk top
publishing skills do you have? Are you trained in transcription? What about
copywriter, editor, proofreader? Do you have training or education in those
skills?
The advice I received from many working at home in the clerical field, most said
they contacted small businesses in their area and offered low cost outsourcing
for odds and ends. Here are a few ideas of what I came across interviewing
people.
-One mother of three kids (all under the age of 6!), makes confirmation
calls for a vets office each day. Each evening they fax over the following days
appointments and she calls and confirms and faxes the list back to the vets
office before 5:00.
-One mother of twins does paralegal work from her home for a small law firm in
her town. She does it all from her small home office around her children's naps.
Both of these women contacted the business or company they now work for and
initiated employment. They didn't just randomly mail out their resume or call
people. They honed their skills and and decisively went after what they felt
they were qualified for, would enjoy and was flexible enough for them.
Many telecommuting jobs pay minimum wage. They are not usually high-power,
high-demand positions, therefore they don't pay top dollar. Most are part-time.
So--if you're looking for around $100 extra a week -- you can typically find
something geared toward that range. But don't balk! There have been many times
in my life where $400 a month would have made a whole lot of difference for me
and my family!
Adjusting family expenses and lifestyle when a two income family becomes one is
not always easy. It does seem once you cut out daycare costs, lunches, gas,
clothes etc that you'll actually save money. But analyze this first. Go over
your expenses with a fine tooth comb. Can you cut some frills like a daily
newspaper, cable, cellphones anything else that might not be a ABSOLUTE
necessity.
Put out feelers before you up and quit your job. Make sure you've researched
what type of work and where you think you can get that type of work before hand.
Make sure your resume is fabulous and nothing less! Have a skeleton cover letter
ready too. You want to personalize each cover letter to the specific company or
business that you are approaching for work. It's tacky to have a vanilla cover
letter that looks like a form letter.
If possible try to take classes to update your skills BEFORE you leave your
current employer. This will make your resume fresher and more current. And
speaking of your current employer -- have you approached him/her about
telecommuting? Could it be an option if you can prove the logistics of it will
not impede your performance?
Working at home is becoming cost savvy for many businesses. Make sure you've
exhausted that option with your current company before you jump ship. It might
just open the door where you thought it wasn't possible.
Top notch clerical skills are certainly a great asset to any business or
company. Real estate agents are always looking for assistance, especially one
that is professional and timely with the help they need.
Bid on clerical and personal assistant jobs at eLance!
This is a great way to get your foot in the door and start earning some cash.
There are also
typing jobs (REAL typing jobs) on eLance
that you can bid on. I've talked to over a dozen people that have had success
with eLance. They've been around forever, have a great reputation and weed out
the wannabes from the real deal by having people become members. That way
serious job seekers and serious employers are all you'll find!
Keep your cool, keep your options open and keep your resume ready!
No matter what you decide to do - whether it's approaching your current boss
about telecommuting, starting your own business, starting with a direct sales
company or finding a different job altogether - don't lose sight of why you're
doing it. Knowing what you want is great - but knowing why you're doing it will
take you the distance. Spending more time with your family might be worth a
financial decrease in the income you currently make. Be able to care for an
elderly parent by having a more flexible schedule might be the reason that gives
you the gumption to go in and ask for that telecommuting option. Motivation is
key and being realistic is essential.
Get Your Clerical Home Office Ready for Work
Tips and Suggestionos
Home Office Requirement Tip:
It is highly likely that you will need to accept faxes to qualify for many "work
at home" jobs.
If you don't have regular access to a separate line fax machine from your home
office, you should sign up for a free fax by email service immediately to be
considered for this position.
Click here to Meet This Requirement
*This is a great thing to have just in case you personally need to fax
something! Or if you want to fax your resume for another job! I've found it a
great tool in my own home office!
Toll Free Number: If you're needing a toll free number for a home
business or to give yourself a more professional edge, it's easier than you
think. (Click on Free Trial)
800 Number Sign Up
PC Requirement Tip:
Because you may be sending files back and forth to an employer, your pc must
be up to date with the latest software and free from spyware and viruses. Google
offers all of the software that may be expected by an employer for free! So
use the following link and
Training Requirement Tip:
Applicants with the most up to date skill sets may have greater consideration
for any position. Candidates are highly recommended to be actively pursuing
career enhancement training. Job seekers can request free information on the
latest training and career skills now by
clicking here
now.
Final Tip - BE PROFESSIONAL (even on a budget!)
Make a professional first impression by having a business card on you! I
tell this to people that want to babysit at home, run an errand business, have a
direct sales business....whatever you're doing....have some cards on you! You
will not believe how this will work for you and how it sets you apart from the
pack. I know cards can be expensive, but you can
get FREE business cards for your business or personal use -- an $85 FREE gift. Top quality! Full color!
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ADDITIONAL WORK AT HOME INFORMATION
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