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Finding Real Work at Home Jobs

Work at home jobs can be an excellent solution during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the trade winds stalling out, the world is starting to feel the harmful effects of air travel, especially for business purposes. So unless you want to stay at home while your family and friends visit each other on vacation, some work needs to get done!

Here are ten things you should take note of when trying to find work at home jobs:

1. Update your social media profiles.

While you may be looking for work, don’t forget to update your digital presence. It’s common these days to do a quick background check on potential employers by checking out their social media pages.

Keep your profiles filled out and current so that if someone does an online search on you, they will get a well-rounded perspective of who you are as a professional.

Make sure what they see reflects well on you! Look at the company’s profiles as well; follow them and engage in the conversation.

2. Network online.

You can use various networking sites like LinkedIn or Facebook groups to network with others in your field of work (or related fields) while also educating yourself on what’s happening in those industries.

You can also network with potential employers and ask them questions about what it is they’re looking for, etc. So not only will you be able to find work this way, but you will also build your professional network and relationships that could come in handy down the road as well!

3. Check job sites.

Some legitimate job postings are still online, so checking popular job sites is an excellent way to start searching initially. But remember that most legitimate jobs require an application process that includes completing forms via email or faxing/mailing documents, so if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Even some companies these days offer Jobs via SMS, which means that even if you’re in the hospital, you can still apply (you’ll need to be able to text, though)!

4. Be flexible.

It’s essential when looking for work-at-home jobs that you are flexible in terms of location and hours. These days, companies are becoming more popular to hire independent contractors who they can pay per job/project rather than hiring full-time employees.

Also, with the concept of Co-Working spaces becoming more mainstream, there are even office space rentals available where people share an office in exchange for a discount on the overall cost of renting it. This means that not everyone in the same workspace needs to be working in the same industry or have the same hours if they don’t want to.

5. Update your resume and portfolio.

Now that you are actively job searching, spend some time updating your resume and portfolio with any relevant new experiences or skills you’ve acquired. Even if you’re starting professionally, having a solid foundation of work history will help give employers peace of mind that you can handle the role they are hiring for.

It is becoming more popular for employers to expect candidates to have their own website/portfolio, so make sure yours is up-to-date!

Also, even before applying for positions, be sure to identify where your talents can best be showcased so that your cover letter reflects your strengths in maximizing how you’ll fit into the company’s goals rather than focusing on what you hope to gain from the role.

6. Understand common scams.

When applying for a job, it is crucial to be aware of the scams that exist today. One example is when a company offers an “advancement” opportunity that requires you to pay a fee upfront to secure your position in the company, where they will train you how to work from home.

You may even receive materials to support this fact but instead sign up for a pyramid scheme.

Alternatively, these companies offer opportunities to work from home but require you to sign up for products through third-party merchants at inflated prices that you would have been better off purchasing without the added cost since the same goods can usually be found elsewhere.

Unfortunately, some of these folks are still pretty convincing, so be sure to do your research on the company before applying or giving out any personal information!

7. Research the company.

Once you’ve found a job listing that seems promising enough to apply for, make sure you thoroughly research the company where you’re thinking about working! On their website, try to find press releases or articles about how they started and what they plan on doing.

Even if it’s not on their site yet, if they have an “About Us” section, be sure to read this thoroughly as well. Also, note things like values and mission statements because it is always better when employers are transparent about their goals with employees instead of simply hiring people and asking them to conform to their objectives.

It is important to note that transparency goes both ways, and if it seems like they’re hiding anything or withholding information, that may be a red flag (although not necessarily).

8. Read the listing carefully.

Before applying for any job, make sure you read everything about the position thoroughly! Most companies will list all of the information you need, including what they expect from each candidate and details about their hiring process and timeline.

If you struggle to understand or interpret some elements of their requirements, try reaching out directly through email instead of asking them to clarify. These questions can often cover things that employers don’t want to be used against them, such as salary negotiation, so it’s always better to ask than to guess.

9. Ask for references

This is an excellent way of finding out more about companies/recruiters before you decide to apply. Contact them directly and ask if they are working with any hiring managers in your industry at this time – it’s an easy way to get some unbiased information about what’s going on behind the scenes of that company or recruiter!

10. Never send money.

One of the most important things to remember is that no legitimate company will ever require you to pay any fees upfront! This means if they ask for payment through wire transfer, cheque, cashier’s cheque, or prepaid credit card, you should stay away and be sure to file a report with your local authorities.

However, even though companies should never request these payments, unfortunately, it is always better to be safe than sorry when sharing personal information online.

Other Important Things to Remember

1. Make a list of all of your past work history. If current, make sure this is up to date since not all places exist or are active online (i.e., if they went out of business).
2. Make another list of any new skills you have learned recently (i.e., last year or so).
3. Make a list of any educational courses you have taken that pertain to your field (i.e., accounting, nursing, web design, etc.)
4. Decide what type of work-at-home job you want, whether part-time or full-time.
5. Once you have identified an opportunity you are interested in pursuing, review it carefully and ask yourself:

• Can I do this type of work from home?
• If so, is there an employer nearby who would let me work in their office part-time?
• If not, can I do this work while social distancing – i.e., staying home with other people at risk for COVID-19 infection while earning money?

Conclusion

If the job seems too good to be true, that’s probably because it is. There are many great work-at-home opportunities out there, but they are significantly easier to find when you know the right resources. While it’s not realistic to expect everything for free, with a bit of legwork, most people can avoid these scams and end up with a professional career that is rewarding both personally and financially.

Remember that working from home is about flexibility. It isn’t always ideal to stay inside all day, every day, without ever leaving the house for a break. So take a quick walk outside now and then if you can, even if it’s just around your neighborhood block. Or leave the house after everyone else sleeps, so you have some time to yourself, or spend an hour or two at a local coffee shop doing some work online on your laptop via free wifi.

And remember, once COVID-19 becomes under control, you may be able to return to your in-person job, most likely through vaccine development. You need to get through this pandemic in the meantime!

One final note: before accepting any work-at-home job offer, make sure you read all of the fine print and ask for details about benefits such as health insurance. Even if it’s not COVID-19 related, working from home can save employers money, so jobs can sometimes come with full benefits even when they don’t appear at first glance.

Good luck! Remember that each day you stay home without infecting others counts as a small victory towards protecting yourself and others while social distancing. And remember – no matter how frustrating things get, count your blessings every day. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the opportunity to work from home while social distancing during a pandemic.

Thousands of people are turning 65 every month, but far too many of them are learning too late that they are financially unprepared for retirement.

As the cost of living continues to increase, the costs attached to retirement have gone up. Unfortunately many of their pensions were not set up to account for these changes, and they find that cost of living in retirement is much higher than expected.

Unless they have helped friends or parents deal with these costs in the past, this comes as a shock to many people. Without realizing it, they’ve suddenly been left with a severe shortfall in the retirement savings.

We field questions all the time about different methods that can help you earn an additional income in retirement. Telling people is straightforward, only taking action but creating change in your life. There are many part-time gigs that seniors can either do from home or with local businesses to supplement their retirement income.

Remember that it takes courage to change one’s life and distance and perseverance, but with a little online research and help from family and even Facebook friends, really quickly see that there are many ways to earn money in your retirement. We’ve asked some experts in the field for advice, and in no specific order, they have given us 25 creative ways for you to supplement your retirement income.

1.Do Some Temping

Many retired professionals still have skills that businesses value. Talk to a local temping agency to see if there are staffing shortages in your expertise field. I know hundreds of people who already had part-time jobs within a few weeks of retirement. This helped them deal with any additional financial burden and also the risk of boredom coming home every day.

By partnering with a professional staffing agency, they can quickly find assignments for you to shoot your schedule. Whether you end up feeling for people who are on vacation or you find a business that needs you for a short-term assignment, either of these will provide you with an extra income to deal with meeting your financial goals comfortably.

2.Start a Dog Walking Business

If you don’t fancy getting back into the hustle and bustle of an everyday job, you can easily find fun ways to make money. Many retirees have started dog walking businesses, which allows them to spend time with animals that they love while getting much-needed fresh air and exercise. No matter how odd it may seem, dog walking a great way to earn money.

It allows you to tackle another fear that arises in retirement: your overall physical and mental health. A dog walking business can be started by simply posting a local Facebook group to sign in your local community center or supermarket.

3.Pet Sitters Are in High Demand

If you want to add to your dog walking business, you can also become a pet sitter who will allow you to earn an extra few bucks on top. Pet sitting will pay higher than standard dog walking; you can either welcome a few furry friends into your own home or spend the night or two and someone else’s house.

Adopting the mindset that If you do nothing different tomorrow than you did today, nothing will change helps people make the changes they need in their lives.

4. House Sitting Might Suit

If you’re not a fan of pets, do not worry, house-sitting can quickly become a nice source of additional incoming retirement. All you have to do is take care of the home, maybe feed the goldfish water the plants bring in the mail, and ensure that the house is safe. Many clients spend vast amounts of time away from their homes and are happy to pay for the knowledge that it’s safe in the hands of someone that they can trust.

5. Become a Party Planner

Party planning is a career for younger people; however, if you consider yourself an entertainer, there are many different companies whose employee party planners are even greeters. You could even try working with a company such as Avon Mary Kay, your license.

6. Put Your Baking or Hugging Skills to the Test

This may seem strange to some people, but everybody needs a hug now and then. So something smart entrepreneurs have taken this idea and turned it into a retirement income. Set up a booth and give people hugs for small donations; you could start at your local church big sale and work your way up to local health fairs; many of these will allow you to set up your boots for free and just split the profits.

Many younger people live far away from their families, and the thoughts of hugging a grandpa or Grandma are worth every cent. Also, hugging is great for maintaining your physical and mental health. Considering how the world has changed so much, these hugs will become a precious commodity.

Trust me when I tell you that if you set up a Facebook page, you’ll be surprised by the responses you’re going to get.  More than anything else, this suggestion gets you thinking.

7. Set up a Water Station

If you live near a popular running, cycling, or walking trail, setting up a stand to cool bottled water to people passing by is an excellent way to earn additional income in your local park or by your local trail on a hot day. Buy your water at your local Costco in bulk. I need to make a significant profit on each bottle.

8.Start Writing for Others

The amount of businesses that pay good money for people to create content for their magazines and websites is growing annually. If you’ve always enjoyed writing and reading, why not try your hands at getting paid to write? Focus on a niche that you understand, such as coping with retirement. A site such as Upwork regularly posts writing games, and you’ll quickly find that once you narrow your niche and publish a few articles, customers will come knocking.

9. Work in Your Local Library

Not dissimilar to the job listed above, some local libraries are always looking for part-time staff, especially ones who have a passion for reading and extensive knowledge of books. The workload is usually light, and the hours are pretty reasonable.

10. Look at Fiverr

After 30 or 40 years, thank you for your employment. It would surprise you with the list of skills you have that other people will pay for. Fiverr is one of the largest freelancing services marketplace online; here, you can sell services for whatever price you want.

If you have a human resources background, you can help people create resumes. If you work in sales for years, you can work as a sales coach jobs start from as little as five dollars(thus the name), and I really have no upward limits depending on what people will pay for the service calories include lifestyle fun business teaching programming music and audio writing digital marketing design and graphics.

Even if you think you have nothing to offer, a quick scan of the posts that you’ll find on Fiverr every week will reveal this is not the case. Get creative about what you’re thinking cap on and consider that people sell services such as I will take a pie in my face just for fun(a service which 29 people have paid $5 for to date)

11. If  You are Creative, Check out Etsy

If creating scrapbooks or home decorations is your thing, there’s an amazing marketplace called Etsy, which allows you to set up your own online store and sell anything from crafty items to handmade or vintage memorabilia. Etsy had a turnover of 2.8 billion spread among 30 million buyers on this market and is only continuing to roll.

12. Write Greeting Cards

So many people love the idea of sending out Christmas cards; however, they need to have the time or the talent needed to handwrite them if you have time on your hands and have excellent penmanship offer to write people’s Christmas cards for them and even mail and address them for an additional fee.

13.Do Some Holiday Temping

If handwriting isn’t your thing, most major retailers worldwide look to hire seasonal staff, which will not change. So if you want to earn an extra couple of dollars in the run-up to Christmas, get a part-time seasonal job. Once you secure, it does every chance that this retailer will rehire you the next season.

If you think your age will put retailers off, think again most are fully aware of the fact that you will be dependable, reliable, and need little or no supervision or training. You come with 30 or 40 years of experience and the wisdom and knowledge that can easily apply to various industries. The only negative seasonal part-time work is it only lasts for 1 to 2 months, so you may need to find something else in the meantime.

14. Human Billboards are in Demand

A new company called nomad technologies is paying people to attach tablets to their backpacks to play different messages and advertisements in densely populated areas. All you have to do are walking around as a human being born for a few hours every day.

15. Your Body is in Demand

Certain parts of your body are still in high demand, and I’m not talking about a lung or a kidney. Will send out a significant amount of cash for donations, and this is something you can do regularly before you get your haircut. If you kept it while maintained, wigmakers would pay a pretty penny for it.

16. Join AirBnB

If you find yourself with a large home designed to raise a family but now it’s full of space, there are websites such as Airbnb and home away, which will let you rent rooms or even the entire house. This can quickly become a significant side income, especially if you are in a popular location where traditional accommodation prices are high.

17. Taking in a Tenant(s)

Not similar to the concept above, but if you have a large home converting it into smaller Apartments and keeping one for yourself can quickly become an excellent way to earn an additional income in your retirement. These tenants offer you a level of security. Putting in a separate entrance and working with a trusted contractor will mean that name won’t even have to disturb you as they come and go. The only have to worry about is some basic maintenance and connectives.

18. Rent Unused Garage Space

In many parts of the world storage space that are premium if you have an empty driveway or garage or you can store extra vehicles RVs or even bolts many people in your area who live in apartments that are constantly looking for additional space needed to store these items as they may not use them more than a half a dozen times a year

19. Start Teaching

While teaching online may be a stretch for some retirees, it’s not impossible, and you can make a significant side income by teaching English. If technology is beyond you, many schools in your area have a severe shortage of qualified educators to the stage where you don’t even need a teaching certificate.

Talk to your local school district to see what the requirements are, and you could quickly find yourself with many subbing assignments. If teaching itself is something you don’t want to commit to, you couldn’t consider just applying for a teacher’s aide position, or you’ll have to help with the general control of the classroom setting up equipment, and grading papers.

20. Many Business People Need Virtual Assistants

If you have some basic tech administrative and secretarial skills and a second language, you could easily become a virtual assistant for business people worldwide. Whether for a short- or long-term project, if you have the research and data entry schools needed, you can make a nice income working with VA services such as priority VA.

21. Secret shopping is a lot of fun

My grandmother does this, and she absolutely knows every second a few years back. While I was in college, one of my friends suggested we do some mystery shopping over the weekend. I didn’t really have an obvious idea what she was talking about.

However, after a visit to McDonald’s that took about 15 to 20 minutes, we got two free meals and 10 dollars each, and I got a pocket for a student who is surviving on ramen noodles was an outstanding gig. as the income derived from retirees is becoming increasingly important to many businesses they’re constantly looking for older secret shoppers you can choose from a variety of different assignments everything from testing cars to shopping in Costco’s

22. Put Your Driving Gloves On

With Lyft and Uber, many retirees have taken advantage of the fact that they can work a flexible schedule and earn a steady income besides tips by offering great conversation, small packages, or bottled water on top of an immaculately clean vehicle and a safe, comfortable journey.

23. Get Paid to Explore

Some services, such as roadie.com, will pay you to deliver packages. Sign up as a driver and quickly scan through the variety of different driving games available. You’re only obliged to work on games that suit your needs. For example, if you’ve already planned a trip from Arizona to Michigan, you can see what deliveries are available along the roof, and instead of having to risk delivering people, all you have to do is get the package safely from A to B.

24. Cook for Busy Families #9 Work in you

Many parents these days barely have the time to get to and from work. Never mind cooking a healthy meal for them and their family. If you have culinary skills, you can provide them with healthy meals daily and make a significant profit while you’re doing it.

You can specialize in the dishes that cater to specific dietary needs that can help you learn an additional income. By talking to a local health spa and gym owners and leaving your business cards with them, they will help you by talking to the members and promoting your business.

25. Why Not Become a Personal Assistant

Besides cooking for busy families, you could also offer them additional services such as dog walking and even personal help. Many families really have the time to run basic errands such as picking up groceries, taking their dogs to the green room, or even dropping off dry cleaning. Think of any service you can offer to busy people, and you will find people in your locality will pay for it.

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