Moms, this is the perfect time to break into the telecommuting industry. The holiday season brings extra opportunities for seasonal work. Just like many companies offline, telecommuting companies gear up for the surge in business by taking on more employees

What type of jobs

The typical jobs available at this time are customer service and sales positions. Two companies believed to hire seasonal workers are:

WorkatHomeAgents.com

LiveOps.com

But its only temporary and I need permanent

If that is what youre thinking to yourself I warn you to be prepared for a scolding! Okay, so maybe I wont scold you, but instead I will tell you WHY its a GOOD thing.

Its a job! Its a paycheck! It breaks you into the telecommuting industry which isnt always easy to get into. Any telecommuting experience on a resume is a very good thing and will help you get more jobs! And finally. ITS A JOB, ITS A JOB, ITS A JOB! J

Before You Apply

As with any job youre applying to, you MUST present yourself professionally. Here are some things to keep in mind before you send your resume out:

Spell check ANY and ALL correspondence which means cover letters, resumes, emails, and etc.

Customize your cover letter and resume for the specific job/company youre applying to. I also recommend you have a professional resume writer craft your resume package.

Be prepared for the interview. Read up on the company and the job, jot down possible questions youd be asked and the answers to them, and be sure that your house is quiet during the interview.