Telecommuting

A resume and cover letter are your first and maybe only chance to make an impression on a potential employer. That's a lot of pressure for a one-page document. Despite the resume's importance, many people simply submit a list of their…

Back in the 1970s, when the concept of telecommuting was first coined by Jack Nilles, no one believed it would ever be possible for people to work from home. Remember, in the 1970s, computers were the size of Mach trucks and cell phones…

Supporting Contributor Post from Jenna It's one of the biggest questions job candidates face: how much should a Master's degree matter? If you're building your own career or working from home, it seems like your skills and talents should…

There is a reason my nickname is Pajama Mama. I like to roll out of bed, grab coffee and work in the comfort of my pajamas. That doesn't mean I don't ever shower or get dressed. But I rarely start my day with the getting-ready-for-work…

There is something about starting a New Year. It's a fresh start to create something new and better. Of course, by February, most New Year's resolutions are long forgotten. But that doesn't need to be the case. You can achieve your goal of…

Work-At-Home Success is getting ready to celebrate 16 years online! Before beginning the next chapter, I thought it would be fun to see what was popular during WAHS's 15th year. Here are the top posts of 2013. Top Five Posts Scam…

I was having brunch with my brother and his wife and the topic of careers came up. My sister-in-law commutes a long way to live in the city she loves while also working in her dream job. Since it's a tech company known for innovation, I…

Although Yahoo! and HP are bringing their telecommuters back to the office, telecommuting is alive and well and many companies are opening up to the idea of allowing telecommuting. However, when deciding whether or not to allow someone to…

The Online Job Resource, which includes over 400 resources for work-at-home jobs is FREE at Amazon.com, this weekend (Dec. 6-8) only! The book is in digital Kindle format, but you do not need a Kindle to get the book. You can read Kindle…

I received a lot of email regarding my podcast on using LinkedIn to work-at-home. One email asked about how to use it specifically to find a work-at-home job. Fortunately, I'd written an article on how to use LinkedIn for find a work-from…