Work from Home – Successfully! Workshop Length: 2-3 HoursThe online Job market is loaded with remote working opportunities and since so much business is done online these days, working from home has become the norm. While the possibility of 'going to work' by simply rolling out of bed to get your laptop is undeniably dreamy, working from home can have its challenges. This workshop will prepare you to enter the WFM world of employment. Introduction Remote Job Categories ReviewWhat type of work is there for the remote worker?Is it hard to work from home?I’ve never worked from home, will my work history help? Self AssessmentBasic Skills required by most online employers.Microsoft Office Email Phone Skills Google Docs Typing Skills 45 (WPM)Customer Service ToolsZenDesk HelpScout OthersSetting Up A Remote OfficeEquipment RequirementsCommunication RequirementsSoftware Tools of the TradeCreating a Remote Worker ResumeWhat do employers look for in a remote worker's resume?How to establish a history of remote work even if you’ve never done it before.Your LinkedIn Profile is KeySocial Media Account GroomingBlogs and MoreFinding Jobs OnlineLinkedInFlexJobs Craigslist
The online Job market is loaded with remote working opportunities and since so much business is done online these days, working from home has become the norm. While the possibility of 'going to work' by simply rolling out of bed to get your laptop is undeniably dreamy, working from home can have its challenges. This workshop will prepare you to enter the WFM world of employment. Introduction Remote Job Categories Review
What type of work is there for the remote worker?
Is it hard to work from home?
I’ve never worked from home, will my work history help? Self Assessment
Basic Skills required by most online employers.
Microsoft Office Email Phone Skills Google Docs Typing Skills 45 (WPM)
Customer Service Tools
ZenDesk HelpScout Others
Setting Up A Remote Office
Equipment Requirements
Communication Requirements
Software Tools of the Trade
Creating a Remote Worker Resume
What do employers look for in a remote worker's resume?
How to establish a history of remote work even if you’ve never done it before.
Your LinkedIn Profile is Key
Social Media Account Grooming
Blogs and More
Finding Jobs Online
FlexJobs Craigslist