Are You Serious about Starting a Home-Based Business?

Are You Serious about Starting a Home-Based Business?

Are you so committed to working from home that you are willing to spend money to demonstrate your commitment? If you answered yes to that question, you are a good target for fraudsters since this is a method that they particularly like using on unsuspecting victims. Even though they may use a different language on different websites and adverts, the primary message they want you to understand is that by paying them your money, you will be "showing" to them that you are serious about working for them.

There is nothing more absurd than this. What is the last time you saw a genuine business do anything like this? Consider the following scenario: you are applying for a position at a well-known corporation, and as you are presenting your application to the receptionist, she says, "Thank you very much, Mr. Smith. It is necessary for us to charge you a $19.95 application processing fee as a way of demonstrating that you are really interested in working with us. Is it going to be cash or a credit card?" Isn't that ridiculous?

However, that same bright and hardworking Mr. Smith would have no qualms about transferring his money to an obscure Paypal account if the account's owner claimed to have work-from-home opportunities available. It's simply another example of how fraudsters take advantage of people's yearning to be able to work from home. They are well aware that you are anxiously seeking a means to generate an income from home, and they are well aware that you are willing to go to any length to make it happen.

The good news is that by using this strategy, fraudsters become very obvious and simple to identify and avoid. By requesting your money, they are "showing" that they do not have anything worthwhile to give you, since reputable businesses would not charge you any money to labor on their behalf.

So, how can you demonstrate your commitment to working for a firm that provides authentic work-from-home opportunities? It's a bit more complicated than just pulling out a credit card to pay. Here are three strategies for getting telecommuting companies to sit up and pay attention:

1. Double-check that your CV and cover letter are in tip-top shape. In the event that you are not sure of your abilities to produce your own resume and cover letter, you should consider hiring an expert to assist you. In certain cases, a strong cover letter is all that is needed to capture the attention of a hiring manager, while a focused resume may effectively depict your talents and expertise, resulting in you being invited for that much-desired interview.

2. Submit applications for positions for which you are actually qualified. It may be tempting to apply for each home-based job that comes your way; however, your application will be given more consideration if you limit your search to positions that complement your expertise and abilities. Make sure you aren't applying for positions for which you are excessively overqualified or underqualified, or for jobs that have nothing to do with your previous work experience. If advertising indicates that no prior experience is required, you may absolutely apply; nevertheless, be sure to include in your cover letter a description of why you believe you are the most qualified candidate for the position. Make a point of highlighting any relevant experience you have that will assist you in doing well in this position.

3. Present yourself as a real professional in all aspects of your life. It is critical that you illustrate why you would be a valuable contribution to the organization from the minute you begin writing your application. Pay close attention to your application and go through it multiple times to ensure that there are no mistakes in it. Learn as much as you can about the right method to apply for jobs, interview tactics, and professional manners before starting your job search. Although it seems to be a significant amount of work, it is time well spent! The time and effort you put into the application process will tell a great deal about you and distinguish you from other candidates who may be less conscientious.

Do you see how simple it is? Okay, so it's not quite as simple as just paying $19.95, but at least you'll be earning money instead of spending it! Finding a reputable work-from-home job may take some time and effort, but if you do all you can to prepare yourself and handle the situation correctly, you will be successful. When someone asks whether you're serious about working from home, you'll be able to honestly respond yes - and you won't even have to go for your wallet to demonstrate your commitment to the cause.