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Work at Home Call Center Jobs (Overview)

MyLilGoldDress — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:13:37 +0000

With the economy tanking, more and more businesses are outsourcing and hiring work at home call center employees either independenly or through a company that provides employees who work from home. Some of these companies include:

West At Home
Working Sol
Alpine Access
Live Ops

Click to See a LIST of WORK AT HOME CALL CENTER JOBS

It’s important to look over each work at home company carefully to determine if it may be the right solution for you. Some work at home call center employers pay an hourly wage. Others pay per minute you are on the telephone. Some consider you an employee, others view you as an indpendent contractor and you must pay your own taxes. You will also want to put in an application with more than one company as getting a work at home call center job is very competitve.

The first step is to examine each companies requirements. You will need a computer and a landline. Check the requirements in the FAQ section for each employer using the links above.

You can also google “Work at Home Employers” to find more ways to get a work at home job. Just remember that legitimate work at home company will not ask you for money except some will require that you pay for fingerprinting, a credit check and possibly drug testing.

Ready to apply? Here are some tips to help you with the application and interview process and more information on what you should know about working at home for a call center:

Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (the Application)

Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (the Interview)

Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (the Facts)

Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (List of Call Center Jobs)

Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (the Application)

MyLilGoldDress — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 07:29:59 +0000

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).

Work at Home Call Center Job List

MyLilGoldDress — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:47:29 +0000

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.

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Click here to return to Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (Overview).

Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (the Interview)

MyLilGoldDress — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:19:42 +0000

Though each company is different a live interview for one of the major call center employers lasts about an hour. During this time you will be asked questions like these:

~ What do you know about the company?
~ Why would you like to work with the company?
~ Why would you make a great customer service representative?
~ How would you handle customers? (You may be asked to role play situations).

Some of the tasks you may be requested to do during the interview;

~ Browse on the computer and locate different sites. For example you may be asked to locate a flower shop, look for an item and give its item number and price.

~Explain a few basic function keys

~ Open several windows and line them up side by side.
~ A lot of attention is put on the computer. You will most likely need to share either during the live interview or before the interview, the type of processor, speed, amount of RAM, screen resolution, windows version, freespace and antivirus programs my computer has.
~ You will most likely discuss your telephone and if your line can call into the companies service at no charge for work. This company required a grounded landline.

At the end of the interview, if you pass all the requirements, certain companies will require that you pay for a credit/background check, which runs about $40.00. Certain positions will also require that you are fingerprinted and/or have a blood test done. Once you have passed this process, you will very likely be offered a position!

Nervous about the job interview? Check out this ebook Job Interview Answers

Click here to go to Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (the Facts).

Click here to return to Get a Work at Home Call Center Job (Overview).

List of Work at Home Transcription Companies

MyLilGoldDress — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:31:06 +0000

These companies hire work at home transcriptionists. Check each site to see the requirements. Keep in mind that some may requires specialized legal or medical transcription skills. Click here if you are interested in Medical Transcription

Here is a list of Work at Home Transcription Companies

List of Work at Home Transcription Companies

Neal R. Gross and Co.

Click here if you are interested in Medical Transcription

Get a Work at Home Job as a Virtual Assistant

MyLilGoldDress — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:43:10 +0000

As more and more companies outsource, there are more opportunities in a wide range of fields for Virtual Assistants (VA). Virtual Assistants may make phone calls, answer emails, make travel arrangements, prepare reports, enter data…..any number of tasks. As a work at home VA, you complete the tasks from your the comfort of your home and can often pick your own hours instead of working the traditional 9-5.

If you like the idea of working from home as a Virtual Assistant begin by making a list of skills you have. Are you skilled in real estate or data entry? Do you have marketing or paralegal skills? Decide what area you are qualified for.

Pay scales for Virtual Assistants range, with averages being around $30.oo an hour for skilled assistants. When you price your services, keep in mind, that you will rarely be offered benefits, insurance, sick pay or other perks.

Set up a home office with the equipment you will need. This may included a secure landline, copy and fax machines, computer etc.
If you are going to be working on the phone, you will want to make sure you have a quiet environment.

The next step is to market yourself so you can get a work at home job as a Virtual Assistant. You can call local companies and offer your services, look on Craigslist and/or use forums such as the Wahm.com, Virtual Assistant Forums.com and VirtualAssistantNetworking.com sites for support and to help you find a work at home job as a Virtual Assistant.

Beause many Virtual Assistant postions are temporary, many Virtual Assistants develop their own website. Potential clients can visit the website to see work samples and references. Check out my posts on how to build a website.

Once you have a job as a Virtual Assistant, ask for references and use these to get future jobs.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Virtual Assistant, or learn how to optimize your career as a VA, check into the Virtual Assistant Starter Kit. Written by two Virtual Assistants, the Virtual Assistant Starter Kit shares a wide range of information to help you succeed as a VA. Included is where to find and how to bid for jobs. Free tools you can use.
How to use pay per click to find clients. How to invoice clients. How to market. How to develop your website and much more. A great resource to grow your business as a Virtual Assistant.

Get your Virtual Assistant Starter Kit.

Get a Work at Home Job as a Transcriptionist

MyLilGoldDress — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:17:48 +0000

Click here if you are interested in Medical Transcription or Billing and Coding

A transcriptionist listens to dictation and types each word. This requires attention to detail, fast, accurate typing speeds, special equipment and often specialized training. There is a high demand for legal, medical and general transcriptionists and a number of opportunities to get a work at home job as a transcriptionist.

If you have experience and are interested in starting your own business as a transcriptionist click here. Start your own Transcription Business.

If you want to get a work at home job as a transcriptionist read the article below.
To get a work at home job as a transcriptionist, you will want to make sure you have the proper training and skills. This will usually involve enrolling in a transcription training program.
Some programs are specific to certain fields such as medical or legal.

You will also need to have the proper equipment to get a work at home job as a transcriptionist. This will include software, a digital transcriber and access to a dictionary.

To get a work at home job as a transcriptionist you will want to work on your skills so you can transcribe accurately and quickly.

Different companies are looking for different skills. Click here to see a list of companies that hire transcriber.

Transcription Companies

Click here if you are interested in Medical Transcription or Billing and Coding