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 using telecommuting,
which are most in demand and what the required skills needed for
successfully landing a telecommuting job. 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, and more.
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 will
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 needed to
become a successful telecommuter.
Week
Four
Tuesday,
Lesson 7
Is the house ready for telecommuting?
~
In this lesson, we
look at issues such 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 with a telecommuting proposition.
Week
Five
Tuesday,
Lesson 9
Avoiding Scams ~ There
are literally hundreds of work at home schemes that you must look at to
find a job. However,
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 examine 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 businesses. Here we are going to examine the ins and outs of becoming your own boss.
