So how do you find work-at-home employment. The first step would be to approach your current employer about a work-at-home arrangement.  However, if that isn’t possible, or you currently are not working, there are steps you can take to find work-at-home employment.

Identify the types of industries and positions that are suited to working-at-home. Industries that rely a lot on information such as banking, insurance and computers are good candidates. Other options include sales, publishing, real estate, fast growing organizations, other home based businesses, and professions requiring much record keeping such as doctors.

As in all jobs, you need to determine what position you want and are qualified to do. Highlight your education, skills and experience in a resume. If regular jobs have much competition, imagine the pool of applicants a home based position will have. Prepare your resume accordingly.

Determine if you are willing to work on site for a time to prove your high quality work. Most employers allow people to work-at-home after they have worked on site….even if the company has a telecommuting program.

Visit the Job Search page to get instructions on searching for work-at-home jobs on the Internet.

There are several things you need to be aware of if you want a work-at-home job:

• You will need to be flexible. You might not find the perfect situation but, you might find something that meets some of your needs.
• Many work-at-home situations don’t pay a salary.
• Benefits are often minimal if existent at all. Frequently, they are offered only after a certain period of time or a certain level of achievement is reached.
• NEVER, EVER PAY MONEY TO AN “EMPLOYER”. Employers don’t charge for you to work for them. Home-based businesses, business opportunities and independent contract work might charge start-up fees (always investigate before sending your money anywhere!) but, employers don’t.
• Work-At-Home Success has put together several resources identifying companies with work-at-home programs and how to find work-at-home jobs. Be sure to check out the new Job Search feature for instructions on searching for work-at-home jobs.
• Most importantly, if you want to work-at-home, you are going to have to go out and make it happen. While some people are fortunate enough to have such situations given to them, most have to use creativity, diligence, persistence, and perseverance to make it happen.

Directions for Telecommuting Job Searches

1. Click on the job search links below.
2. Be sure to register so you can get the full list of search results.
3. Read the directions for each specific site.
4. Use keyword “telecommute” to conduct your search on general job search sites. Leave the other fields (location and industry) to “all” to get all possible work-at-home job announcements. Other keywords include “work at home” (with the parenthesis), and “freelance”.
5. Read through the many job opportunities listed to find those that interest you.
6. Apply following the employer’s directions.

Job Search Sites

The best sites for work-at-home jobs are the telecommuting databases, which are not free. However, I have tested the ones listed below and can assure you they offer good resources of jobs. If you are really serious about finding a legitimate work-at-home job, I believe these are the best resources for you. However, if you aren’t sure or are just starting your search, use one of the free general job search sites (follow the directions above) listed below.

Telecommuting Job Databases

• HomeJobStop has over 100 jobs in clerical, and more in customer service, writing, transcription, miscellaneous plus 100′s of others. Very affordable.
• VirtualAssistants has 100”s of Secretarial/General jobs plus 100′s more in other categories. Little more expensive but offers more jobs.

Free job search sites (use directions above to search).

• CareerBuilder
• Monster.com
• Job.com
• Yahoo! Hot Jobs Search jobs under the city nearest you. Click on the “telecommute” option in the job search. Search other cities as well.
• CraigsList.org Search jobs under the city nearest you. Click on the “telecommute” option in the job search. Search other cities as well.

That’s it! Be sure to check back here regularly to see what new job search sites have been added. Also, search all the sites on a regular basis. New jobs are added daily so search often.