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About Leslie Truex
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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.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Leslie Truex 
In Category  Telecommuting

SubjectDate Asked

home8/27/2008
  Q: I wanted to start working at home and I dont know where to begin. So, can you help me?
  A: The first step to learn all about telecommuting and working at home. People usually get into trouble ...
Finding reputable medical billing jobs8/7/2008
  Q: How to find a reputable medical billing job site or do you have any (and I say reputable)job sites ...
  A: Many medical billing "jobs" are actually courses that try to get you to buy their software. The ...
working from home & making money7/31/2008
  Q: I need to find a job & soon. The problem is that I can't work outside the home because I have no ...
  A: There are lots of jobs in medical transcription. While you usually need to have 2-5 years ...
working from home & making money7/31/2008
  Q: I need to find a job & soon. The problem is that I can't work outside the home because I have no ...
  A: It is true that you should never pay to get hired. Anyone who tells you that for a few bucks you can ...
telecommuting as a social worker7/2/2008
  Q: I too have an MSW and have made the decision that, if possible, I would like to telecommute. I ...
  A: Searching for a work-at-home job is much the same as searching for a traditional job. However, ...
Home based businesses5/27/2008
  Q: I am looking for a recession proof business. I am considering 3 businesses, in your opinion, does a ...
  A: I don't know the details of each of these businesses, but when I think of recession proof, I think ...
telecom essentials5/2/2008
  Q: tell about the future of telecom.
  A: While large companies have reined in some of their telecommuting programs, small and medium size ...
Help in finding Work at Home jobs.5/1/2008
  Q: Ms. Truex My job in Florida agreed to allow me to work at home in a customer ...
  A: There are many customer service jobs available to be done from home. Searching job related sites ...
online earning4/17/2008
  Q: i want a part time job work through net.please tell me a good way to earn 200-300$ per month.
  A: There are many ways to earn a few hundred dollars a month. However, its not a matter of simply ...
Is this a scam?3/20/2008
  Q: My father-in-law just called me and is looking into being an at home travel agent. He says he is ...
  A: I can't tell you if this is a scam because you didn't give me the company's name. There are some ...
I am having an interview3/19/2008
  Q: I have applied for a job titled "Computer Lab Assistant". I will be having an interview. I know ...
  A: Congratulations on your interview. My recommendation is to go in knowing that you have the skills ...
Approaching an employer about telecommuting3/14/2008
  Q: I am putting together a proposal for my employer to request telecommuting. Where can I find ...
  A: For current news and research, use Google News. Just type in "telecommute" under the news search(not ...
question !2/27/2008
  Q: I want to exploit my English language knowledge & my native Arabic language to work in telecommuting ...
  A: There are many places looking for freelance translators. Do a search online for translation ...
on-line writer/ researcher1/24/2008
  Q: Leslie, I'm interested in part time telecommuting work involving content writing and miscellaneous ...
  A: There are many opportunities for writing online and in the topic of healthcare. I recommend using ...
Telecommuting1/9/2008
  Q: How can I search the Internet and find out for several job fields (for example copywriting, teaching ...
  A: Any employment search site will have job listings in the areas you're looking at. For copywriting ...
Transcription1/8/2008
  Q: I am interested in doing general transcription. Are there some ways to use the internet to see if ...
  A: General transcription is a growing field. And yes, you can find work on the Internet. You need to ...
employment1/3/2008
  Q: Would you please send me job opps in which I would be working for a company, not self-employed?
  A: Work-at-home jobs are like any other jobs; companies hire when they have a position open, and they ...
work at home jobs12/12/2007
  Q: Leslie, I am seeking your professional advice and expertise on work-at-home or telecommuting jobs ...
  A: The good news is that there are frequently jobs available in your skills and experience. Better news ...
Too good to be true job11/16/2007
  Q: I just recently had a baby a few months ago and decided i needed to make more money so i could get ...
  A: The check may clear initially, but the bank won't get the money. Some times its in a week or it ...
Too good to be true job11/15/2007
  Q: I just recently had a baby a few months ago and decided i needed to make more money so i could get ...
  A: If you had followed through, you would have deposited a bogus check, sent the cash and then be ...
Transfering a large file on the net11/12/2007
  Q: how can i send a file with 15GB to my brother in Frence , i have a net line with speed 512MB ??? Iam ...
  A: That's a pretty big file. Even if you zip it, I think it will time out and not send. You can try it ...
Web Promotion Specialist?10/27/2007
  Q: Is this job for real? Can CCI really get you a job when you are done? I saw this article by Rick ...
  A: From what I understand, this program is a course. How it can guarantee work, I don't know. Work at ...
home based telecommuting10/20/2007
  Q: I have read a few reviews about the Computer Career Institute's home-based Web Promotion Program. ...
  A: I haven't applied to or seen the course for this program so I can't tell you one way or another ...
Short term training10/7/2007
  Q: Do you know of some short term classes (like 6 mos or less) that you can receive certifcations or ...
  A: I'm not aware of "courses" specifically in "working from home". However, you can find training in ...
job...10/4/2007
  Q: I would like to know everything about a telecommunication job from home. How does it work? I really ...
  A: Do you mean a telecommuting job? Work-at-home jobs are like any other jobs. You need to have the ...
Finding a Work at Home Job9/28/2007
  Q: My wife used to be a professional Procurement Contracts Administrator. She left her job so she could ...
  A: My suggestion would be to send a letter of inquiry and a resume to companies that use Procurement ...
Web promotion specialist9/24/2007
  Q: In your opinion, would this be a good workathome opportunity? The job of a web promotion specialist ...
  A: Yes, I meant public relations which could be Internet focused such as press releases. Web promotion, ...
Web promotion specialist9/22/2007
  Q: In your opinion, would this be a good workathome opportunity? The job of a web promotion specialist ...
  A: Learning a new skill is good and article writing and marketing is a good web promotional tactic. ...
-8/15/2007
  Q: what is it about telecommuting that would make your job easier?
  A: There are many pros and cons to telecommuting. People who like it tend to find they have more time ...
Work at Home8/14/2007
  Q: I currently work from home doing transcription for a friend of a friend. I got the job via ...
  A: You have a couple of options. Transcription work is a growing area (do you do general or medical or ...
consulting7/11/2007
  Q: I am a 40 year old disabled woman looking to earn income from home. I found that I would love to ...
  A: There are a couple of things to consider. Do you have experience in this area and know how to write ...
part time telecommuting controller job6/28/2007
  Q: I am currently employed as the Chief Financial Officer for a solid manufacturing company. I enjoy ...
  A: I have on occasion found telecommuting controller jobs so making job searches part of your job hunt ...
Telecomuting in Translation5/28/2007
  Q: How would I begin working in telecomuting in the area of translation of media (music, films, TV ...
  A: I see many translations jobs, but I don't think I've seen any related to subtitling for movies. I ...
starting a business5/24/2007
  Q: I am disabled, and would like to stop collecting disability by helping others work from home.Can I ...
  A: It depends on the group of people you are looking to work with. People who want to work at home are ...
work from home PC job3/20/2007
  Q: I am looking for a legit and no financial investment work at home from my PC job. The Internet is ...
  A: There are many jobs you can do that require the use and knowledge of the PC. The question is: What ...
Job offer3/15/2007
  Q: Would you be able to tell me what you think of the following offer? Job Description: Part Time ...
  A: Run as fast as you can from offers such as this. People are losing thousands of dollars to these ...
possible work at home scam3/6/2007
  Q: I can do all those things which is what I've said in the previous e-mail and I have been ...
  A: I'm not sure what to tell you. I find 100's of jobs every week using keywords like "telecommute" ...
possible work at home scam3/6/2007
  Q: A work at home offer has presented itself as an overseas company who needs someone here in the u.s. ...
  A: This is a scam!!! Don't fall for it. Legitimate companies NEVER have to use your personal account to ...
Work from home2/28/2007
  Q: I have a Bsc in General Science and a BA in Psychology. Due to a disability, I am looking for ways ...
  A: The first step is to learn about working at home and determine what would be good fit. Are you ...
Approaching the boss2/9/2007
  Q: I currently work for a medical billing company, as a charge auditor. I have been there since 8/05. I ...
  A: What a great position you are in! But you are right, you don't want to approach your boss with your ...
Is it just by phone....1/20/2007
  Q: So I can type really fast and accurately. So I would say I have enough experience to be a ...
  A: The key to finding a work-at-home job is to search for it the same way you'd search for a regular ...
Is it just by phone....1/19/2007
  Q: So do you have to have experience? I was just wondering, because I really need a job like this.Can ...
  A: Yes, typically you need to have the skills needed to the job...just like in a traditional job. But ...
Is it just by phone....1/19/2007
  Q: Can you actually do this at home? Do you have to have experience or what? Is it just doing it by ...
  A: Basically telecommuting is an employee working off-site and it can be done just about any way that ...
telecommuting jobs1/4/2007
  Q: I need to find a reputable telecommuting site. I really need a telecommuting job that has benefits ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about your family's difficulties. I have to say, that desperate times call for ...
work at home jobs11/28/2006
  Q: I am a stay at home mom, looking for a part time work at home job, i am interested in any job which ...
  A: There are thousands of work-at-home job available. But like traditional jobs, they require skills ...
help11/22/2006
  Q: Do you think it would be ok to post my resume online at like monster.com for a work at home data ...
  A: You can post your resume, but I wouldn't expect much except scam and spams if you are only going to ...
help11/21/2006
  Q: I hope you can help me, I have been searching the internet for data entry or typist work of some ...
  A: There are hundreds of legitimate work-at-home jobs; however, you won't just sign up and type at ...
Working from home11/17/2006
  Q: I am in need of finding out how to work from home. It is becoming difficult for me to continue to ...
  A: The good news is the telecommuting continues to grow and there are hundreds if not thousands of ...
Want work at home job10/16/2006
  Q: I have been trying to find a legitimate work at home job for months now....well actually almost a ...
  A: You didn't indicate what type of jobs you were looking for so I can only give you some general ...

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