Starting out working remotely can feel like jumping into the deep end of the swimming pool, but once you get into the swing of things, it can really work for a lot of people. Instead of waking up to a long commute, for example, you only need to walk into the next room and flip [...]
Working from the beach (or even from home) may be the ultimate dream for so many people, but when they get there with their laptops, it’s not exactly what they expected. Remote work can be an amazing opportunity, but only if you really understand what you’re jumping into. The Reality of Remote Work There’s [...]
Being a member of a real team at work is kind of a social victory. A good team will provide a sense of belonging and a mutual goal to work toward, no matter if you’re building a house or working as a customer service representative. Even though you’re already a pretty awesome team member, there [...]
Working as a customer service representative can be one of the most difficult jobs around, but it can also become a rewarding career or a well-rounded means of developing strong telephone and professional skills you can apply to a wide range of fields. Regardless of how you intend to invest your telephone skills down [...]
Job hunting can be a tedious, painful process, especially when you’re not really looking for anything specific in your next position. However, for many job-seekers, working as a customer service representative can provide some huge benefits and a great deal of job satisfaction, especially if your skill set is still very generalized. There’s a [...]
If you’re still looking for a job after a long bout of unemployment or are just looking for something a little different to focus your efforts on, hunting for a new position during the holidays may seem like a futile effort. The truth, however, is that corporations are still hiring, no matter how many [...]
It’s no secret that looking for a job is about as much fun as a root canal on a Monday morning, but sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures. When you absolutely must look for a new job, it’s important that you’re armed with some great advice so that you can easily nail the whole [...]
Telecommuting is growing by leaps and bounds, according to a new study by FlexJobs. Remote jobs have increased 115 percent since 2005, with 3.9 million people now employed in these less than traditional roles. But, even though it’s a growing segment, telecommuting jobs aren’t for everyone. If you’re considering working as a answering service [...]