Telecommuting
A Matter of Trust
Part VI
Despite the scams, telecommuting is a growing trend.
But, it's coming about much slower than some lead you to believe. It's also typically
allowed only part-time. If you're looking to telecommute across the country or overseas,
you're strictly limiting your chances for already, hard-to-find opportunities.
Below, I've linked you to good resources that help you convince your employer to let you telecommute, and that help your employer plan and implement telecommuting programs. By the way, it'll cost you $49.95 to click on these resources...Not!
Benefits
Of telecommuting for employers, communities and the public. Presented by the General
Services Administration, Mid-Atlantic Region, a service of the US government.
How Can I Get Work As a
Teleworker?
From European Telework Online, questions to ask yourself and much more about teleworking.
How
to Implement a Telecommuting Program
From Chapter 2 of the Smart Valley Telecommuting Guide, a comprehensive,
downloadable, and printable document that you may give to your employer (hint, hint). A
practical guide for all aspects of telecommuting.
Individual
Participation
At AT&T's Telecommute America, the first nationwide program on telecommuting in the
US. This section includes tips to get your supervisor to buy in, and for planning ahead to
get the most out of your experience.
Ten
Advantages to Telecommuting
From conserving energy to reducing job hopping.
Types of Work
Most conducive to telecommuting.
Part I • Part II • Part III • Part IV • Part V • Part VI
Comments, suggestions or questions? Found a great career resource and want to share it? Send feedback. Want to network and discuss technical job searching, employment, and careers with others? Go to the chat room or bulletin board, both open 24 hours daily.
Job Searching - Technical supports Equal-Opportunity
Employment.
Clipart courtesy of Corel Corporation.
Original graphics Copyright © 1998, J. Steven Niznik. All Rights Reserved.
