Before quitting on your day job to work online, it’s best to plan ahead and make sure you’re 110% ready for a life of home-based employment.
Equip yourself, literally.
While there’s certainly no need to set up your own call center at home, you may have to spend on a couple of basic tech upgrades, depending on your current computer setup at home.
What you’ll need for starters:
- Internet speed of at least 2MB to 5MB per second
- PC or laptop, capable of running multiple programs simultaneously
- Headset with microphone
- Installed PC-based and cross-platform messaging and telecommunication software (e.g. Skype, Viber, What’s App etc.)
Update and tailor your resume for online jobs.
If it’s not your first ride at the job hunting merry-go-round, then I’m sure you already know it’s SOP to regularly update your resume with your newest KSAs and the latest additions to your work history.
But if it’s your first time searching for your job online, then one essential thing you may not be aware of is that resumes can be “edited” to turn YOU – the applicant – into an ideal online employee.
All you have to do is add the following details:
Sign up for accounts with multiple digital payment service providers.
Sadly, most online employers – regardless of the kind of job you’re applying for – are unable (or unwilling) to send wages straight to your bank account (regardless of currency).
To get paid online, you need to have an account with PayPal, Payoneer, and other digital payment service providers. And in case you’re worried about the requirements – don’t be. No credit card required; you just need to link it to your bank account, and that’s it!
Build your online portfolio.
For writers, this means having articles or any kind of written work already published online. For graphic artists, this means having your artworks uploaded to sites like Deviant Art. Either way, remember to include the links to them in your resume or cover letter.
Working online may be a daunting process for first-timers, but with these quick tips, you’ll be four steps ahead of the competition and much closer to getting hired.
Happy job hunting!
All you have to do is add the following details:
- Typing speed (how many words per minute can you type)
- A list of programming languages and graphic design software programs you’re proficient in
- Internet-related seminars or workshops you’ve attended
- Social media sites or apps that you’ve experience using (if you’ve used any of them for commercial purposes, make sure to mention it!)
Sadly, most online employers – regardless of the kind of job you’re applying for – are unable (or unwilling) to send wages straight to your bank account (regardless of currency).
To get paid online, you need to have an account with PayPal, Payoneer, and other digital payment service providers. And in case you’re worried about the requirements – don’t be. No credit card required; you just need to link it to your bank account, and that’s it!
Build your online portfolio.
For writers, this means having articles or any kind of written work already published online. For graphic artists, this means having your artworks uploaded to sites like Deviant Art. Either way, remember to include the links to them in your resume or cover letter.
Working online may be a daunting process for first-timers, but with these quick tips, you’ll be four steps ahead of the competition and much closer to getting hired.
Happy job hunting!
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