Whether it’s because of the economy or just because you are looking for new challenges, reentering the work force after several months or years at home with your children can present a lot of challenges. How do you appeal to employers who want candidates with up-to-date skills and fresh experience? Can you compete with other […]
Love People? Work as a Community Manager!
With the rise in social media popularity, companies across the country are beginning to realize the benefits of having an employee to serve as a community manager. Some companies hire community managers on a telecommute part-time basis, so this could be way for you to work at home. Other companies have their community managers report […]
How to Sniff Out a Work from Home Scam
We’ve all seen the pop-up ads. Work from Home. Earn $5,000 or more for less than 2 hours of work a week. I did it, so you can you! or some variation on that theme. It sounds too good to be true, so you wisely stay away. But that pop up is far from the […]
Could Social Networking Sites Help You Find a Job?
If you’re hunting for a job, you’re probably already using the JobMonkey job database and other job search websites to look for opportunities. What you may not know is that sites like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn can drastically help increase your success rate when applying to positions in your field. If you aren’t participating in […]
5 Tips for Being Successful at Working from Home
ABC had a great story earlier this week with a number of legitimate work from home opportunities. The story covers everything from blogging to selling jewelery online. It’s a great and quick read for anyone dreaming about working from home. If you are seriously considering starting your own home-based business, here are five suggestions for […]
How to Find Legitimate Work From Home Jobs
We all get those emails: Earn $500 or more per hour from home! Get rich quick without lifting a finger! High paying jobs for work-at-home moms! The problem? When you actually follow the link in the email, you’re taken to a pyramid scheme, a job where $500 per hours is possible but $2 an hour […]
Blogging from Home: WordPress vs. Blogger
Are you thinking about starting your own blog to make money from home? While you probably won’t get rich overnight, blogging is a great way to build community around an issue you are passionate about, while also earning income from advertising and affiliate linking. If you’d like to try your hand at writing a blog, […]
Boost Your Resume with Social Media Skills
According to a recent report by PR Web, being proficient in social media skills might be your key to getting an job. As more and more companies are learning the benefits of Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites, they’re looking for employees who can help the company manage the accounts they create. Some companies […]