Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (the Application)
The application process for a work at home call center job can be intense and includes several parts.
It usually includes personality testing, assessment testing, an intial phone screening, a telephone interview and a background/credit check. In many cases fingerprinting and drug testing is also required.
Though each company is different. Here is the application process for one major work at home call center employer. Keep in mind other companies process may be different but most are similiar.
1. Appy for a work at home call center job at the companies website. Have on hand a resume and other details about your work history so you can easily fill in the data fields. As mentioned earlier you should apply to more than one company as some companies take months to respond.
2. Check your email frequently and check your spam pile. Many times emails from these companies will end up in your spam pile. If you have passed the initial application process an automated telephone interview is set up. You are given the questions in advance. You will be asked questions such as why you would make a good call center employee.Think through your answers and be as confident as possible as you complete this part of the interview process. Make sure you complete this in a quiet environment.
3. Once you have passed the phone screening, you will be given an online multiple choice test that asks what you would do in different work situations. Though the company claims there is no right or wrong answer, it is obvious that they are looking for a certain type of personality. These companies want employees who can think independently and problem solve but at the same time they do not want them to talk back to customers even if the customer is wrong.
4. The assessment test is next. This test which can takes about an hour tests your listening, response and computer A voice will give you directions while you type in information in the data fields on the screen. In another part of the test, you may have to search for credit data. Everything is carefully explained. This is a timed test. Don’t give up during this section. Many pass even if they don’t complete it. Just do your best.
The next step is a live interview. Click to go to Get a Work at Home Job (the Interview).
Earn Cash at Survey Sites
There are a number of survey sites online that will pay you to share your thoughts and opinions. Some of these also offer opportunities to complete offers for cash. Sign up for as many of the sites as possible, to get the most opportunties to earn cash at survey sites. Use a different email address than your regular one as you will receive alot of mail.
All sites are FREE to join. Here are some well known sites:
Fusion Cash
MindfieldOnline
MrRebates
Greenfield Online offers opportunities to earn cash for surveys and sweepstakes entries.
SurveySavvy offers cash for surveys and incentives.
CashCrate offers opportunities to try new products and take surveys. Payouts can be high and I have heard of people making thousands of dollars. Just be sure if you sign up for offers to cancel them if you don’t want them.
Treasure Trooper is a fun site with treasure hunts, surveys, games and more.
Opinion OutPost pays cash for surveys.
Opinion Surveys take a survey ever 24 hours earning an entry to win cash prizes including $50,000.
MySurvey pays points for surveys. These points can be redeemed for cash and prizes or donated to charity. Visiting the site and completing surveys also enters you in contest for prizes including $10,000 cash.
FusionCash pays for surveys, offers and for participating in the forums.
GetPaidTo has hundreds of free offers and surveys.
MindfieldOnline offers cash incentives for completed surveys.
MrRebates is mainly a cash back shopping site but also offers cash for completing offers and trying new products.
I will be adding more survey sites. Please add ones you like in the comments section.
~ MyLilGoldDress.com
Virtual Assistant Checklist
If you are thinking of starting up a Virtual Assistant Business, but aren’t really sure what type of services you can offer, here’s a handy ideas checklist:
It’s got 103 service ideas that might just help you find your VA specialty.
Also be sure to check out my Virtual Assistant Article here; Virtual Assistant Article.
Work at Home Call Center Job List
Here is a Work at Home Call Center List of many companies that hire customer service representatives. Keep in mind some companies pay by the minute you are on the phone and others pay an hourly wage. Some do require you pay for a background and/or credit and fingerprint check. Apply to as many of the places on the Work at Home Call Center Job List as you can to increase your chances of finding employment.
Click here to return to Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (Overview).
Cafe Press – Get Creative and Make Money!
Cafe Press is a fun place where you can use your creativity and make money at the same time. It is free and fun.
At Cafe Press you can design your own gift items and sell them. Here is how it works in simple steps.
1. Sign up for an account with Cafe Press
2. Make a design on your computer or think up a cool slogan.
3. At Cafe Press select the item you want to sell in the “Create & Buy” section.
4. Click “Create It” after deciding on the product.
5. Upload your image and adjust it using the Cafe Press tools.
6. Save your design in your Cafe Press shop.
7. Advertise your shop at your blog, in forum posts etc.
8. Collect a percentage when you make a sale.
Cafe Press offers eight items including mugs, tees, totes, books, posters, bumper stickers, CD’s and more. When a customer orders an item, Cafe Press takes care of making the item and filling the order. You collect a profit on each sale that will vary depending on the item.
There are many possibilities for Cafe Press you can design wedding items, sports goods, political merchandise and more. You can even use it to design tshirts for day camp, a church group etc. Lot’s of options.
Sign up now for an account with Cafe Press. Just click the banner below and enjoy creating and making money!
