In an effort to continue to assist newcomers to the work at home (wah) world, we now have a question and answer box.  See the header tabs at the top of the page.  Please feel free to ask questions, my goal is share knowledge I've learned in my wah ventures. 

Also, we have a new and recommended work at home forum, Transcription Haven.  It is primarily geared for transcriptionists, but also includes writing/editing and general wah sections too!.  It does require registration, but I am a member and can fully recommend this site.  Definitely join if you are interested in transcription jobs.  You'll find the link on the right hand side of the page or http://transcriptionhaven.com/.

Finally, my research on Surveys has proved valuable and even somewhat profitable for me, so a new blog has been started:  http://makemoneyonline-demi.blogspot.com/ .  It is still a work in progress, but I plan to have money totals showing up there in the future.  For fun and easy money, I really can't recommend these sites enough.  I just finished up participating in a one day (2 hour) fantasy baseball forum that paid $75.00.  Even my regular day jobs don't pay $37.50/hour. 

A big hug to my loyal followers and supporters, I cannot thank you enough for the continued support.  If you are new please consider following, simply scroll down to the bottom of the right side of the page.  Right now this blog is a labor of love, but the more followers and supporters the more time I can spend researching jobs and providing tips for everyone.  Have a great weekend and check back Monday for new and exciting job leads. 

Companies hiring for the Holidays and All Year Round

Warmest Wishes for a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

Companies hiring for the holidays:

1-800 Flowers -- Seasonal Customer Service
http://ww31.1800flowers.com/template.do?id=template8&page=9000&conversionTag=true

Neiman Marcus -- Home Based Customer Care
http://www.neimanmarcuscareers.com/wfh/index.shtml  

Intuit - Seasonal Support and Service
http://www.intuit.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?FuseAction=mExternal.showJob&rid=70396

Seasonal Customer Service with Higher One
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=JB87NW73NR6F5QZV86X

Am Vets -- Temporary Phone Work
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-J809IFOT5GW;_ylc=X3oDMTEwdGF1MjFoBF9TAzM5NjUxMDMzNQRjYXQDT1RIBHBjb2RlAzUwNTg0?source=partner&scode=50584  


Companies hiring all/most year round:

Travel/Reservations
Travel Agents w/Carlson Wagonlit
http://www.carlsonwagonlit.com/en/countries/us/Careers.html

Hilton Reservations Tampa

https://careers.hilton.com/psc/hrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=48298&SiteId=2&PostingSeq=1&

Hilton Dallas/Fort Worth (both Full and Part time)
https://careers.hilton.com/psc/hrprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Action=A&SiteId=2&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=27046&Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL 

Customer Service/Tech Support

Alpine Access is hiring CSR, TSR, Payment Solution Specialists, and more. http://alpineaccess.com/external/index.html

Cloud 10 is hiring. Visit: http://www.cloud10corp.com/careercenter/ahp.html

Century Link
AL, AK, CO, GA, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, MI, MS, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WY
http://jobview.monster.com/Data-Technical-Specialist-I-Work-from-Home-Job-Apopka-FL-US-93677698.aspx  

New Corporation
Jonesboro, AR; Tuscon, AZ; Jacksonville, FL; Atlanta, GA, Albany, GA; Carbondale, IL; Bowling Green, KY; Alexandria, LA; Fayetteville, NC; Jacksonville, NC; Terre Haute, IN; Texarkana, AR/TX; , Tyler, TX; Hampton, VA; Wichita Falls, TX, Milwaukee, WI, Madison, WI
https://www.newcorp.com/index.php/careers/home_based_ccr/

Sutherland is hiring. Visit: http://recruit.suth.com/

West hires frequently: http://apply.westathome.com/  

Non Phone Jobs:

Leapforce is hiring Search Engine Evaluators (Multiple languages and countries): http://www.leapforceathome.com/qrp/public/jobs

Lionbridge is hiring Internet Assessors/Judges, Multimedia Experts, and Maps Specialists (Multiple countries)
http://www.lionbridge.com/lionbridge/en-US/company/work-with-us/careers.htm

Tutors/Virtual Teachers
 Kaplan University – multiple disciplines (use the search feature)
https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_advsearch.asp?SID=^ZYyuXt6Hs2gV62p/Safd1oYVCaJSGmHPiXcg8HHetoSN7a2pZ0EcvQ==&ref=11222010215310

Smart Thinking
https://careers-smarthinking.icims.com/jobs/intro  

Educate OnLine
http://www.educate-inc.com/careers/careers.html

Knowledge Learning
http://www.knowledgelearning.com/careers/  

Transcription/Typing
http://typists.quicktate.com/transcribers/signup

http://speak-write.com/web/  

Writing
Demand Studios – Writer’s and Editors
http://www.demandstudios.com/freelance-work.html  

Text Broker – Writers and Bloggers
http://www.textbroker.com/  

Suite 101 – Writers
http://www.suite101.com/freelance_writing_jobs

Take a moment to look through the posting from earlier in the week, you'll find some great opportunities there.

More opportunities:

Do you need to make some money right now.   You can easily earn $100 to $200 a month, just by answering survey questions.  You can make much more if you are selected for online focus groups.  I recently spent about 3 hours chatting in a forum and received $75.00.  Select the links below or visit the tab above titled Surveys that Pay.  You will see you why I love, love, love these companies, and you can see how much money I'm making.  Yes, I do earn a small commission when you register, around  .50, but to be honest I make more doing the surveys than on the commissions. 

Complete online surveys and earn cash from GlobalTestMarket

Thank You Veterans



Image Courtesy of Wikipedia



"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" -Maya Angelou

God Bless all members of our Armed Forces and their families, thank you for your past or current service and commitment to keeping the rest of us safe. 

Be sure to check out the job lead from the Working Warrior Initiative:  http://howtoworkfromhome-demi.blogspot.com/2010/11/spot-light-job-for-disabled-veterans.html

Don't forget to visit my recommended survey sites.  These are verifiable, no spam,  or scam scam sites.  You won't get rich from these but you may get some easy holiday money.  http://howtoworkfromhome-demi.blogspot.com/p/surveys-that-pay.html or use the tab at the top.

I'll be back on Friday with more job leads, but in the meantime check through the leads from this week, many new and unique listings.

I'd love to hear from you, feel free to email me or post a comment.  Email address is listed under the welcome page.

Top Ten List for the New Work at Home Individual

In celebration of Labor Day here’s a top ten list of must haves or do’s for the WAH individual:




1. Have a professional email address: firstname.lastname@gmail.com or companyname@yahoo.com


2. Have a quiet workspace – this could be a converted closet, area in your basement, a cubby in the den or an extra bedroom. It doesn’t matter where it is, what matters is can you work quietly and undisturbed.


3. A professional resume or proposal. Be sure to proof read several times, better yet have someone else proof read.


4. The necessary skill set(s) to match the job your applying for and continue to upgrade your skills


5. Have the right office equipment – high speed internet, landline phone (if applicable), computer with necessary OS, Ram, headset, fax, whatever is needed for your particular job.


6. The ability to make time for yourself and your loved ones.


7. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise.


8. Taking/making the time to get out of the house to interact with people in the real world.


9. A positive yet disciplined attitude


10. The desire and will power to continue to search for jobs until you find your perfect wah job.




For more tips and hints visit my tips sections: http://howtoworkfromhome-demi.blogspot.com/p/tips-for-working-at-home.html.


Read some success stories here: http://howtoworkfromhome-demi.blogspot.com/p/success-stories.html. Remember to share your story too once you find your wah job.


Need some quick cash now or for the upcoming holidays, sign up with one of my recommended survey sites, http://howtoworkfromhome-demi.blogspot.com/p/surveys-that-pay.html.  You won’t get rich from these, but you can start a holiday or birthday fund. Great option for non-US residents too.


Feel free to post or email me your questions.


Have a happy and safe Labor Day.




"Success is a science; if you have the conditions, you get the result." -- Oscar Wilde

Work from Home Job Leads for August 4, 2010

New Survey Site Reviewed -- GlobalTestMarket Surveys

To read my complete review of this site go here:  http://howtoworkfromhome-demi.blogspot.com/p/surveys-that-pay.html    Scroll down to the bottom of the page. 

Todays Telecommuting Jobs Leads

Verification Specialist w/Allied Barton
http://alliedbarton.hodesiq.com/careers/job_detail.asp?JobID=2041371&hidMode=&user_id=&emid=3640

Alpine Access Customer Service Representatives
http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?IPath=QHKCV0A&ff=21&APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=JB97BL6ST9WF33YGPF9

Teletech Customer Service
http://www.hirepoint.com/athome/index.html

Sitel Customer Service
http://www.sitel.com/index.php?p=Careers&pageId=7

Liberty Mutual Customer Service – Onsite training in Tampa
http://regionalhelpwanted.com/Search/detail.cfm?SN=272&ID=33702254&jexp=3

Convergys Training in Arnold, MO
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JYR1RRAYMHT;_ylt=AnKPofqmgKtmsgkbXsNlcP76Q6IX?source=SRP

Star Tek – Technical Agents
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JE1Q9OQ93L5;_ylt=AjAhn86RHdk8ylLI_6Ze4.f6Q6IX?source=SRP&core=%7B%22offset%22%3A%2230%22%2C%22detailed%22%3Afalse%2C%22sort%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22relevancy%22%2C%22reverse%22%3Afalse%7D%7D

Help Desk Specialist
http://seeker.dice.com/jobsearch/servlet/JobSearch?op=101&dockey=xml/e/3/e33cce8bc37f9008ac015e736f978075@endecaindex&c=1&source=20

Century Tel Voice Support Assistant
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-JCZ6MB3PLO4;_ylt=As9tIYwwYV_dJZV8lSCfp1T6Q6IX?source=SRP&core=%7B%22offset%22%3A%2260%22%2C%22detailed%22%3Afalse%2C%22sort%22%3A%7B%22type%22%3A%22relevancy%22%2C%22reverse%22%3Afalse%7D%7D

Learning Today -- multiple positions
Instructions Systems Specialists, Flash Developer, Education Writer/Blogger, Customer Success Manager, Instruction Designers
http://www.learningtoday.com/corporate/careers.asp#CSM

Online Social Studies and AP Social Studies Teachers- Washington, Kansas, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin
https://knowledgelearning.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=16522&lcid=en-US

Online AP Spanish Teachers - Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania
https://knowledgelearning.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=16516&lcid=en-US

English Language Instructors – No teaching experience needed
http://www.idapted.com/opportunities/whyjoin.html

Web Developer/Graphics Designer
http://www.authenticjobs.com/jobs/6071

HTML/CSS/JS Developer
http://www.authenticjobs.com/jobs/6070

PHP/MySQL Developer
http://www.authenticjobs.com/jobs/6060

Sales w/First Data –Boston area
http://www.financialjobbank.com/job.asp?id=25579709&aff=4FCE6F73-11A2-4F69-9ACF-0A11504B2C32

Research Assistant
http://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/index.php/site/memberservices/alliance_hiring_a_research_assistant/

Coding Audit Specialist w/UPMC
https://upmcjobs.upmc.com/psc/extapp/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?JobOpeningId=1056723&SiteId=2&Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&

Personal Health Coach w/Humana
http://jobs.insurancejobs.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=643&jb=7054378&utm_source=SimplyHired&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=SimplyHired

Online Media Team lead
http://apply2jobs.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=228731

Telesales Consultants w/Telca Group
http://www.thejobspider.com/job/view-job-3018603.html?utm_source=SimplyHired&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=SimplyHired

Medical Transcriber
http://hodes.jobhost.org/viewjob.php?id=914965

Another Researched Survey Company

As promised after research, I can now recommend another survey company, American Consumer Opinion. Very reputable, compensation is fair, and they responded to my emails. So far in the past 30 days, I completed 2 surveys at $5.00 each. I must admit, as is my nature, I was a bit skeptical, as this company takes a bit longer to post the survey credit to your account. My fears were totally unfounded, within 3 weeks of the survey I received credit, which I then requested a cash out (you can do so at anytime). Check arrived in about 3 days. The time frame works out quite well. You can request payment any time. No spam, no junk email, just notification when a survey is available. Another awesome thing with this company is they are open to fourteen years or older. Go to the right top column of my blog and you will find them under Demi’s Recommended Survey Sites. I do receive a very small compensation if you register, but I’m not recommending anything I haven’t tried myself, and been satisfied with the results. Another awesome thing with this company is they are open to fourteen years or older. Candidates accepted from many countries.

Remember surveys are not a job, they are something you can do while watching TV or if you're lucky enough to have downtime in between other jobs.  I actually find them fun and refreshing at times.  They can also be a money maker for teens/students.  In fact I do believe  companies love to hear young opinions.  I will continue to research these companies, but it is a slow process, so be patient with me.  As soon as I verify a company is legit, and payment arrives you'll hear about it. 

What about surveys? Can you make money from them?

Yes, there are legitimate survey companies out there that will pay you to participate. Remember this is not a job, but more of a paid hobby. I was a skeptic when I began this journey, but found myself pleasantly surprised. My research is just in the beginning phase, so I will only recommend those sites where I have personal knowledge, received payment, have not been spammed and general overall satisfaction.

My number one favorite is Opinion Outpost. I have so much fun doing these surveys. Surveys range from household products, automobiles, travel, many games and TV shows. I invested about an hour registering, the first week was a bust of not qualifying for surveys, and now I average about $15 to $20 a week, for 4 weeks straight now. Several of the surveys are for children, so I turn it over to my son, and he earns the money. You are paid via check after you accumulate $5.00 and they pay very fast. Ignore the website that says 6 to 8 weeks. I get my check in 7 to 10 days. No muss no fuss. I put this money into my “going out to eat jar”. We had enough for dinner for 4 at Chili’s last week, how awesome is that. Register, you will not be disappointed. Will post more sites as I verify them.