In this lesson we put the world of telecommuting
under the microscope and examine who the telecommuters are,
where they work, what they do, and what makes the
telecommuting merry-go-round work.
Friday,
Lesson 2
What kind of options do we have?
~ In
this lesson we look at what kind of jobs are telecommuting,
which are most in demand and what the required skills look like. Lastly, we
are going to introduce you to mind mapping.
Week
Two
Tuesday,
Lesson 3
Making the package pretty ~ Cover
letters, resumes, e-mailing, resume posting and creating a Web page of
your own.
Friday,
Lesson 4
Finding the jobs ~ This
lesson is going to focus on actually finding the jobs. We are going to
look at the hidden market, telecommuting-friendly companies, search sites, classified ads,
resume banks, etc.
Week
Three
Tuesday,
Lesson 5
The financial picture ~ We
are going to look at how telecommuting compensation is calculated, and what
kind of benefits you can expect. Then we
explore the unique tax consequences of telecommuting and operating a home
office.
Friday,
Lesson 6
Can you make telecommuting work?
~ Here we're going to look
at the family, lifestyles, temperament and self management.
Week
Four
Tuesday,
Lesson 7
Is the house ready for telecommuting
~
In this lesson we
look at such issues as finding a space to work, who pays for equipment,
what equipment you'll need, and insurance issues.
Friday,
Lesson 8
Your own backyard ~ The best shot at a telecommuting job is
right where you are. In this lesson we are going to explore approaching
your boss.
Week
Five
Tuesday,
Lesson 9
Avoiding Scams ~ There
are literally hundreds of work at home schemes that you must look at, but
if you don't know how to spot the scams you'll likely end up a victim.
Friday,
Lesson 10
Instant telecommuting ~ Franchises
are an excellent way of getting out of that corporate cubicle. In this
lesson we examine what to look for and where to find it.
Week
Six
Tuesday,
Lesson 11
Becoming an Independent Contractor
~ In
this lesson we are going to look into the world of the independent
contractor and explore ways to work for multiple employers at once.
Friday,
Lesson 12
Starting your own business the ultimate telecommuters are those who own their own business. Here we are going to examine the ins and outs of becoming your own boss.
