Educate Yourself about Telecommuting... But dont go broke buying Information Packets!Many people purchase these great "Information Packets" on the Internet that list jobs and tell them how to find a telecommuting job. But, as you've probably already noticed, most of the information in these packets is free elsewhere on the Web! It's time to learn how to take the Internet by the horns and find the jobs that can make you a successful telecommuter. You can do it all without spending a dime! --- Information Brokering --- One of the big things on the Internet is "Information Brokering." This involves the packaging and repackaging of information, then selling that information on the Web to thousands of people. The early Information Brokers scattered their wares all over the Internet and now the same set of "reports" exist in a thousand different places. Many information brokers today use the free reports that are floating around on the Web and repackage that information for sale as "information packets." For example, there is an old report called "The 1995-2005 Job Outlook in Brief" that was distributed back in 1995. I purchased the original set of reports on CD to see what it was all about---the idea was that you could resell these reports and make money. But, how many others were reselling or giving away the same report? Today, you can find the same report on numerous Web sites for free! --- But, how can I find a job without a guide? --- The "hidden jobs" are not listed in these information packets so don't feel that you're missing out. There are very few exclusive lists out there as most employers would rather go out and locate their employees themselves than to risk being inundated by millions of non-qualifying resumes. If you take the time and follow an outline to research telecommuting opportunities, you'll find everything you need to know. For instance, a good list of items to follow when researching the topic are: 1. Learn how to format your resume. 2. Learn how to write a cover letter. 3. Learn how to interview over the phone. 4. Learn how to search for jobs on the Internet. 5. Learn how to contact potential employers. 6. Learn how to negotiate for your position. 7. Learn how to setup a telecommuting office in your home. 8. Learn how to market yourself on the Internet. 9. Learn how to network. Taking this list of items, go to one of the larger search engines and begin your search for each item. Find the most relevant site or article and use that as a basis to extend your research until you understand the basics for the given topic. Believe it or not, most of the information you need to understand telecommuting and how to locate such opportunities is available at sites like: - Telecommuting@About (http:/ elecommuting.about.com/) - Job Search@About (http://jobsearch.about.com/) - Freelance Write@About (http://freelancewrite.about.com/) - Career Planning@About (http://careerplanning.about.com/) - June Langhoff (http://www.langhoff.com/) - Gil Gordon (http://www.gilgordon.com/) As for locating the jobs that are usually listed in the packets, you can find this information in several locations, including: - Telecommuting Jobs (http://www.tjobs.com/) - Jobvertise (http://www.jobvertise.com/) --- What's next? --- To avoid spending money unnecessarily, pay attention to the content of the packets before you buy or make sure that they have a return policy. Also, focus on the information sites that can add value to your endeavors, not repeat the same information already available and known. If you spend a little time on the Internet, you will find the free information that is otherwise available in most of the for-purchase telecommuting packages. All you have to do is research the topic and learn what you can from the morass of information available. About the author: Edward B. Toupin is a freelance consultant, writer, and published author living in Las Vegas. With 10 years of experience, Edward provides quality Web site design, development, and marketing as well as writing, document design and planning, and e-book publishing services. You can visit his Web site at http://www.toupin.com or contact him at etoupin@toupin.com.Read similar articles: Online Marketing Don'tsKaizen in Online Marketing Educate Yourself to Succeed in Internet Marketing Who You Trust and Who You Don't! I Want To Be An Online Marketer! How to Start an Internet Business Outsourcing Your Web Marketing Top Ten Steps To Prepare Yourself for Online Marketing How to Explode Your Database Marketing And Back-End Sales To Increase Your Bottom Line Profits Getting A Solid Internet Marketing Foundation alkomaty sentech Dorota Rabczewska Cialis technology 84 hydrocodone
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