Are Work at Home Jobs an Opportunity or a Scam?

WORK-AT-HOME JOBS: DREAM OPPORTUNITY or SCAM? WORK-AT-HOME scams are always in the news, for good reason- but there are real opportunities out there too. Here are a few reasons why working from home is such a great opportunity along with tips on how to make sure you're avoiding any scams. 1 in 5 Americans work from home at least 1 day a week. 90% of home-based workers are happier with their work/life balance. WORKING AT HOME IS MOST POPULAR WITH: PARENTS MILITARY SPOUSES RETIREES THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TOP REASONS TO WORK AT HOME INCLUDE: AVOID COMMUTE GAIN GREATER SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY BE MORE PRODUCTIVE SAVE MONEY (COMMUTE, CHILDCARE, ETC.) ... TOP WORK-AT-HOME INDUSTRIES: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NONPROFIT/ PHILANTHROPY SALES & MARKETING HEALTHCARE EDUCATION TOP WORK-AT-HOME JOBS: MEDICAL CODING WRITING/ EDITING MEDICAL VIRTUAL WEB TRANSCRIPTION & BILLING ASSISTING DEVELOPMENT INVOICE SORTING THE REAL prom the SCAMS There are 60 Scams for every 1 real work-at-home opportunity. HERE'S HOW TO AVOID THE SCAMS: Research, research, research Ask around V Ask for REFERENCES. Can you KNOW WHO you would be contact current employees who can vouch for the opportunity? working for V Check Better Business Bureau RANKINGS Reach out to your NETWORK to see if any of them have first-hand experience with Do a WEB SEARCH for reviews the company Get an idea for the industry's opinion of the company Consider very carefully before investing money KNOW WHAT you're paying for: is it training, software, supplies? Know what INDUSTRY EXPERTS and employers say about the company Be very wary of companies that require you to pay money BEFORE hiring you Check WEBSITES of leading industry organizations and professional associations If you're investing in training through a company separate from the hiring organization, DO ALL OF THESE same steps before you invest in training! WANT TO WORK FROM HOME? Consider the school that's been training people to work at home for over 20 years! CareerStep CareerStep.com • 1-800-411-7073 Sources www.careerstep.com/blog/personal-referral/not-all-work-from-home-jobs-are-a-scam www.thesimpldollar.com/10-work-from-home-jobs-for-2015/ www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/T0-best-and-real-work-at-home-jobs-1 www.forbes.com/sites/kenrapoza/2013/02/18/one-in-five-americans-work-from-home-numbers-seen-rising-over-60/ 05-1.aspx * ||