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: 12/12/2007 Subject: work at home jobs
Question Leslie,
I am seeking your professional advice and expertise on work-at-home or
telecommuting jobs both full and part-time.
I am re-locating across country to the Atlanta, GA area. I am anxious to make
this move happen as soon as possible but I have not secured employment in
my new location as of yet and not exactly sure when I will. I am primarily
moving for family and lifestyle reasons.
I still have a number of issues to settle such as fixing and selling my house on
the West Coast and may have to keep my schedule and commitments flexible
to get everything done that I need to on both coasts for the next few months.
I am looking for a part-time or possibly full-time telecommuting job that
would bring in some income that I could live on for a period of time while I
complete this move. I would like to find a position that would allow me to
work a lot when I have the free time and work less when I need to travel back
and forth.
I have a degree, skills and experience in the writing field and I am also
experienced in sales, marketing and public relations work. I would really
appreciate any assistance or guidance you could offer on how I could find
some job prospects that would allow me to work at home on my
computer/telephone/fax, etc.
Can you recommend where and how would begin to find these types of jobs?
Do you feel that is possible to have a position where it would be possible to
work more when time is available? Is that a realistic expectation?
Thank you very much for your assistance. I look forward to hearing back
from you. Best wishes.
Scott
Answer Hi Scott,
The good news is that there are frequently jobs available in your skills and experience. Better news is that Atlanta has many telecommuting opportunities.
To find a work at home job, you need to do the same sorts of things you do for a regular job search such as create a professional resume and prepare answers to interview questions. Be sure to tweak your resume to each specific job ad to show that you meet the specific requirements of the job.
I recommend Craigslist.org (use any cities but start with LA, San Francisco, Atlanta, and New York), MediaBisto.com (lots of writing related jobs), and Careerbuilder.com (use keywords like telecommute or freelance). Also check out Writersweekly.com which also posts writing (including PR and copywriting) related jobs.
Jobs that offer maximum flexibility will most likely be contract or freelance, but that doesn't mean the work won't be plentiful or regular. This also gives you the opportunity to work for several companies thereby creating the income level and work schedule that best fits your needs.
