Posts tagged ‘work at home’

Probation Officers

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This is a job that requires some legal background as with a paralegal assistant. Probation officers are responsible for monitoring and keeping tabs on persons who are released on probation from the many state jails. This can be a home employment opportunity for the job does need some research skills as to the preparation and collation of court records and legal papers. The officer then submits recommendations to the probation board whether their wards are abiding by the rules and regulations that have been specified as part of their probationary period. They can also go out on occasions to investigate reports that their wards are not abiding by their conditions and may require re-administration into the system.

Product Samplers/Testers

prodtest.jpgOne of the best areas for working at home is the area of product testers for as companies reduce costs by trimming down their workforce, they save more by having their product testing done by consumers who are the end-point of their products anyway. Most companies send out samples (which you get to keep by the way) to testers from local or national consumers who then send in their opinions regarding improvements that can be done on the product being tested. The company then collates and studies the results and bases changes to a product if they are needed or continue with launching if they get good reviews. Changes to packaging color, type and appearance can have a profound impact on the sell ability of products especially in today’s competitive market.

Graphics Designing / Photography

photo.jpgThis has long been in the home-business area for many photographers act and work on per contract basis. The internet has made it easy for photographers to share and make their work known giving it advertising without having other costs. They simply have to place their pictures on their sites and customers contact them if their services are needed. This is not actually done at home, but can be home based if one chooses to. They can take the required photos or edit existing ones and submit them online to their employers without ever leaving the home. This is ideal for nature lovers or those who love to travel for it presents opportunity for income at no extra cost and you get to do the things you love the most.

News Writers (Part 2)

enews.jpgThere are a couple of tips though to keep you in the-know of things. First, associate yourself with known reliable sources and try to stay away from rumor sites for as they are rumor sites, they might as well be saying rumors. Be unique in your work meaning choose eye-catching titles and stories that would get enough readers. Many industry leaders say a good title can mean a successful article or not. If possible, send your articles in with pictures for people love visual stimulation and would love to see a catchy picture with your well written work. Timing is also a good thing to keep in mind for as you may want to send in a breaking report to your editor, everybody else might also be writing the same stuff, wait for sluggish days when people don’t expect much from the wires.

News Writers (Part 1)

workhome.jpgThere are many avenues where people can indeed make a living when staying at home. The current statistics show that there has been a 68% increase in unemployment from last month and the figures are not stopping there so the need for alternative ways of earning a living is essential for you to effectively support your family while you stay at home. One avenue that many fail to see is in the news business, not in the studio but on the Internet. There are literally thousands of websites that need writers but do not want too much employees so they turn to internet based writers who send them the information (news) they need, review them and post them onto their sites.

Women Rule the Home Office

womanhome.jpgStatistics are showing that among the many new-business listings more than half are managed or owned by women. They prefer stay-at home businesses for they get to see both worlds in one common venue, the home office. They get to spend their quality time with their family, while they get to run their businesses at the same time allowing better time management. It can also be stressful for having a home office and business with several kids can be a handful. But many women agree that a home office truly is a better option than driving through traffic and then spending your time in the office and then commute again just to get home.

Database Managers

baseman.jpgDatabases are essential in today’s computer driven world, find me a company without one and you might be out of luck. Most if not all companies have a database in one form or the other and they all need taming to keep them in check. Many companies have opted to outsource their database management jobs for the mere fact that instead of having a dedicated employee do the job online specialists can do the same job, even better at home. This might be a nice job but be forewarned that it can be taxing. Databases, depending on the size of the organization and the amount of data they deal with may entail a round the clock job of monitoring and maintenance. People who work in the field usually have long established relationships with the company and have reputations to match. They are responsible for monitoring, up-keep and back-up processing should it needed be. The option of having remote data centers has also opened up more jobs for companies no longer have all their data stored in one common site, why, any disaster can render them all useless in one swoop.

Video Game Testers

gametester.jpgAnother product of the digital revolution, video game testers do testing on computer games which can be sent to you in chapters or as the whole game. Video games like other computer programs have inherent bugs and testers are the lifeblood of game makers for they get to find bugs that can only be found by people who play them, without the influence of the people who made it themselves. Teens and even kids have been recruited for this job and many have been earning a lot in the process. Some have even become regulars who game companies seek for their products who have been successful in the past. What an easier way to earn a living than by playing a video game and getting to beat the system they have designed.

Movie Trailer Reviewers

movietrail.jpgAnother of the stay-at-home jobs that not many know of, trailer previewing is a relatively new concept for studios usually do their own previews. As with all industries, instead of having strictly review staff on their employ, the go online and send ion their trailers to selected people who get paid per preview. Most studios have several projects in the works so the job can be taxing especially if the studio is a major one. You could also become a creative consultant by infusing your views and opinions, forwarding them to the studio for approval which they then take into the production department for changes. Try it out so you get to preview your favorite movies well before hand but be warned, it’s a tough market out there so work fast.

Online Marketing Managers

market.jpgMarketing managers is a field where people can really stay at home and may a difference and with the current status of the US economy, many would prefer to do so. Working at home as an online marketing manager, has been made easier with the advent of VoIP which eliminates the need for two services internet and a standard telephone. These jobs require and intimate knowledge of current marketing strategies on the internet and require constant monitoring of your assigned accounts during office hours. It can also take you thought the night with foreign clients who operate at different time zones.