AboutLeslie Truex Expertise I can answer questions on how to find a work-at-home job online or off including the best sites for finding jobs, how approach an employer about working at home, and other methods for creating a work-at-home job. I can also answer questions about current trends in telecommuting, how to establish a telecommuting program in a company, and how to maximize productivity while working at home.
Experience I have telecommuted as a social worker, writer, web designer and online researcher. I have provided work-at-home job announcements and tips online since 1998 at my site WorkAtHomeSuccess.com. I am the author of Jobs At Home: A Complete Guide to Finding or Creating a Work-At-Home and of the soon to be published The Pajama Mama Guide to Online Employment.
Publications My articles have appeared in various work-at-home and stay-at-home e-zines and web site.
Education/Credentials I have a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work.
Awards and Honors Work-At-Home Success has been recognized and received several awards from various online resources.
Expert: Leslie Truex Date: 8/14/2007 Subject: Work at Home
Question Hi! I currently work from home doing transcription for a friend of a friend. I got the job via referral. I am currently looking for a new work at home opportunity. Can you recommend reputable sources for finding this type of work? How can I tell who is legit?
Answer Hi Tanya,
You have a couple of options. Transcription work is a growing area (do you do general or medical or both?) so searching job boards is a good place start. Avoid or at least scrutinize any job listed as "typing" as most will be scams. Legit jobs will most likely be advertised as "transcriber", "general transcription", "medical transcription" or some variation of these.
If the "job" asks for money, its a scam. Don't do it. A real job (like any job) will want you to have experience and often meet a specific typing speed. Some will even ask you to take a typing test.
You can visit Work-At-Home Success to see some places I use to search for work. You can sign up for the newsletter as well to get jobs and other helpful work-at-home info each Friday. I usually have a couple transcription jobs posted. http://www.workathomesuccess.com/work-from-home-job-search.html
