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So you've found a work at home job listing that sounds like something you'd like to do. You've
submitted your resume and have been contacted for an interview. Now what?
Proper preparation can help you a great deal in the interview, and it will
make you feel more confident. Some things to consider include:
- Know what the company does. This will do two things: first, it will tell you
whether it's company you're interested in working for. Second, it will demonstrate
your interest if the interviewer questions you on your knowledge about the company.
- Anticipate questions and have a well thought-out response. Obviously you
can't read an interviewer's mind ... but depending on the type of work at home job
you're being interviewed for, try to figure out questions you're likely to be asked.
- Expect to be asked why you want to work from home. Figure out the best way
to respond to this honestly. There's a positive way to respond to the question and
a negative way. Instead of saying, "I hate working for the corporate world, I hate
having to dress up, I hate commuting, I hate ... " you could instead focus on the
positive of working from home: for example, you like the flexibility and freedom it provides.
- Be flexible about telecommuting time. It's common for employers to
ask that you come into the office at first so that they can get to know you and
monitor the quality of your work. It also lets them see how well you work without
close supervision, since that's basically what you will be doing when you're
at home. You may have to start off in the office until you've proven yourself.
Then you may be able to approach your employer with a well-thought-out proposal
to telecommute - even if you only start with one day a week. You can also
renegotiate again after you've built your reputation. Keep in mind that not
every job is suitable for telecommuting!
- Be prepared to answer questions about your home office environment.
Some employers are understandably concerned that household distractions -
the kids, pets, spouse, phone, TV, you name it - may prove to be too much.
They may want reassurance and possibly even an explanation of how you plan
deal with these distractions so that your work gets done properly and on
time.
- Understand what you will have to provide on your own. Employers may provide
you with an entire home office setup, right from installing extra phone lines
to computers to office furniture. Others will expect that you have most of
this yourself.
- Find out exactly what your responsibilties will be. If it's not what you
expected or wanted, then clarify it with your interviewer.
- Find out the terms and conditions of your work from home employment. Some
employers may ask that you check into the office once or twice a week, or call in
at regular intervals.
- If healthcare benefits are a concern for you, then ask if the company provides
healthcare benefits for their at-home workers. Don't summarily dismiss the job
if they don't; there are other options. It will just give you more information to
help you decide if you want the job, should they offer it to you.
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In this section:
Beware of Envelope Stuffing Opportunities!
Tips on Finding Work At Home Jobs
How to Write a Cover Letter
Resume Writing Tips
Preparing for an Interview
Interview Skills
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transcription, finance, and others.
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