How to Find an Online Job

Online jobs are those jobs which can be done from home via internet. You must be wondering on many points related to online jobs up till now. There are so many jobs which you can really find on internet related to freelancing. You can opt for online jobs of your choice. Hence you should make sure that you choose some job and start freelancing. However if you are doing some work, I would never guide to leave your job. However I would like to encourage you to freelance in your free time.
Online jobs are in plenty and some of them are written below.

1.Web programmer:
This is among the highly paid jobs as far as freelancing is concerned. You will be earning in five figures as far as web programmer is concerned. You can have your own web team and start your own company. You can really have a business development team who works for you and gets you the projects through freelancing and you can also handle your own web development team who can complete the project. But this is a large scale freelancing. I wish you should start from scratch and don’t go so deep unless and until you have enough experience behind you.

2.Technical writer:
There are lots of writing jobs available as far as technical writing is concerned. You have to write for various websites or blogs on different topics. I will explain if a lit more deeply. You will really get some topics from the job provider and you will have to write on those topics. This is the same job as an editor does. The fields are also divided similarly. You can be an electronics technical writer or you can write on computer technologies. In fact you will be specialized in any one field.

3.Data entry jobs:
Data entry jobs are not in the list of highly paid jobs but you will soon find that they are available in plenty. Either its medical transcriptionist or a computer typewriter, you are just required to fill a form. The money which the data entry operator makes is less as compared with the above two jobs. But the work burden is also very less as far as data entry jobs are concerned.

4.Freelance resume writing:
Every candidate for any job requires resume at first. They prepare a resume for themselves but you cannot really say that it is up to the market. If you have flavor of resume writing you can really get lots of jobs from freelancing.

The jobs which I have listed above are really best as far as freelancing is concerned. However you can opt for any one and earn a good amount of money.

Back to school for new job opportunities

Continuing Education & Post-Secondary Education & Funding Options

Are you thinking about going back to school for a diploma, degree or certificate?  That’s an excellent idea, whatever your age. You are not alone, post-secondary institutions are hosting huge numbers of adult students returning to upgrade their education these days.
Choosing a new career is a big investment of time and money.  You are probably wondering how much I get paid for this type of wisdom? ($0.00)  While it’s important to research the labour market and try to gauge where future jobs will be, it’s a bit like reading a crystal ball.  I truly believe you have to look at yourself first.  What types of jobs you are suited to doing?  What are you willing and able to commit to in terms of time and money for education and then where will you apply your new career?  See the Work Smart article from May 18th, 2009 for more information on career exploration.

Check out these websites for personality and interest tests to help start your career planning path:
www.nextsteps.org
www.quintcareers.com
www.iccweb.com
There is also a great (free) handout at the Chatham-Kent Employment Centres in Chatham & Wallaceburg (www.chatham-kent.ca/erc) called “Career Exploration Next Steps” that will take you step by step through the process of career exploration.
Once you get a short list of possible careers, talk to people you know, and try to link with friends of friends who work in your careers of interest.  Ask them questions about job opportunities, what a day in the life of the career is like, what skills are needed, and about the future of the industry. Can they lead you to someone else who would be willing to share information on this career?  This might be easiest done on the phone.  A lot of “experts” say, book an informational interview with employers.  In today’s economy most companies are doing more with less, and are not in recruitment mode, so making time for things like “informational interviews” is a challenge, but a phone call or even an email is usually not an issue and people tend to be willing to help.

Is there any opportunity to volunteer or job shadow at their company or one they know about?  If they don’t have a formal program at the company, you’ll need an “in” through someone who works there.  Sampling a type of work this way before investing your time and money in education is a great idea if at all possible.
DO NOT PASS GO until you complete these career exploration steps!  I have seen so many people start the wrong program and waste time and money by not researching.  No surprise, I learned this the hard way myself, moving from Chatham to Toronto to study for a career in fashion, only to find out I actually thought fashion was kind of dumb (sorry Stacey & Clinton). I did not want to live in a big city ( I? C-K) and I did not want to manage a retail store working evenings and weekends.  I ended up quitting school, got a minimum wage job to pay the rent and thanks to an awesome caring College Instructor, applied for and went to University the next September.  She explained that in University it didn’t matter that I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up and she was right.

Well that was true in 1986 anyway.  Of course, one semester of tuition, books, moving and living expenses in Toronto went down the drain. Perhaps you want to upgrade or update a little through Continuing Education programs at our local Post Secondary institutions.  We are so fortunate to have these fine schools right here in Chatham-Kent.  These schools are in growth mode, venturing into new programs, and expanding their buildings and services.

There are different classes starting all the time, and it’s still possible to get into some fall programs now.  Keep an eye on their websites, they offer new programs and courses often.

• St Clair College: www.stclaircollege.ca

• University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus - www.ridgetownc.on.ca

Nearby Colleges & Universities:

• Lambton College, Sarnia ON – www.lambtoncollege.ca

• Fanshawe College, London ON – www.fanshaweec.ca

For a list of all post-secondary schools check out:  www.ontariocolleges.ca and www.Canadian-universities.net
Colleges and universities also offer online training, check out their websites for details.  Some College programs are “Open” which means they are still taking applications and don’t have strict entrance requirements.  They should however, have an assessment process to determine if you are able to be successful in the course.
Remember, if they offer you upgrading courses with fees, before starting you on the credit programs, that there may be FREE options in the community – see the Work Smart article from May 26, 2009.
If you are thinking of full time school – check out all the institutions, and if possible, when researching your field of choice, find out what diplomas, degrees and institutions are preferred by the companies who hire in the industry.  Look at job ads for requirements; this is simple to do online.
Some people like the idea of the private colleges short-term “condensed” program options.  Community Colleges now offer accelerated programs as well.  It’s really important that your diploma or certificate is considered valuable by employers.  Ask people in the hiring game; is an ACME College Diploma considered equal to a St Clair College Diploma in your field?  You really want to make sure your time and money are well spent.

Show me the money!
Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) –  OSAP offers students loans that have lower cost somewhat flexible repayment programs that commence after the student finishes school.  They will forgive portions of the loans for those in financial hardship, and will work with people on payment concerns.  BUT if you ever default on an OSAP loan, you will not be considered again.  Online info is available at: https://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/eng_osap_main.html. Your school’s Financial Aid office can help answer questions regarding your application and how things work as well.
Ontario Skills Development (OSD) – In Chatham-Kent this program is offered through Goodwill’s Employment Action Centre.  People who are unemployed (or working less than 20 hours per week) receiving (EI) Employment Insurance Benefits, or have received EI in the past 3 years or EI Maternity benefits in the past 5 years may qualify for funding for shorter term training programs (i.e.: welding, truck driving, PSW) including tuition and books. Call Goodwill EAC for details or an appointment at 519-354-4400.

Second Career – There has been a lot of hype about this one and lot of disappointed people, but many other happy campers.  The rules have changed on this program so if you applied before Nov.  1, 2008 and were denied, check it out again.  Second Career will fund up to $28,000 for tuition and living expenses.  Both the person and the educational program must qualify.  In a nutshell, you have to have become unemployed or underemployed after 2005, in need of training for better employment opportunities.  The Goodwill EAC staff can provide detailed info and will also try to find the best program for you (OSD or Second Career) in a seamless way. Call Goodwill EAC for details or an appointment at 519-354-4400.

First Nations Programs - First Nations people can access a wide a variety of programs via their band.  Each band generally has an Economic Development & Training office, and this is where people should start to find information on educational funding options.

Ontario Works (OW) – Will pay for application fees for people receiving OWA if it is part of their individual case plan.  OW also pays for some continuing education courses.  OWA participants and sole support parents with low income may receive a discount on their course fees (St Clair College - continuing education only) by speaking with the Registrar’s office.

Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) – this is a Revenue Canada program that allows adults to pay for their own, or their spouse’s education by withdrawing RRSP funds.  There are lots of rules so check out this link http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/rrsp-reer/llp-reep/menu-eng.html

Apprenticeships:
We will discuss apprenticeship in depth in a future column, but in the meantime, here is a website to check out:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/tcu/employmentontario/training/

These options do not imply that it will be easy to return to school.  Sacrifices will likely need to be made, especially if you are planning on going to school for a longer period of time. The pay-offs could be well worth it.  Most importantly, when it comes to education and funding information, go to the source with your questions, do not rely on written information or hearsay, speak to the people who do the work, offer the program or funding for the best information. Ask and know!

“Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.”  - Conrad Hilton Sr. (Paris’s Great Grandpa)

Hot Tips
1.) For OSD & Second Career you will need to get labour market information etc.  Get as much help as you can from Goodwill EAC staff, but access the Chatham-Kent Employment Resource Centre, Job Connect or any employment counsellor you are working with to help.

2.) Were you denied funding?  Not given enough funding? Unless it’s very straight forward (you have too much money) – APPEAL!  Ask what the appeal process is.  If there isn’t one, call your local MPP.

3.) Work with your school’s Financial Aid Office, they can help with OSAP and other funding including bursaries (small grants).

It pays to go to school!
Recent Statistics Canada Study shows that:

• 80% of Post-Secondary grads of 2005 found full time employment by 2007

• Earnings increased with the level of study

• College Grads average starting wage was $35,000

• A Bachelor’s Degree Grad’s average starting wage was $45,000

• A Master’s Degree Grad’s average starting wage was $60,000

• PHD Grad’s average starting wage was $65,000.

Information taken from Statistics Canada “The Daily” see link for full details: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/090422/dq090422a-eng.htm

Career Planning for Students

They want to say it, but they just won’t! Have you ever worked in a team when a crazy idea comes to you out of the blue? And then you meet dead silence?

Finally, someone speaks up and says “I don’t know.” The problem is, they want to say no. But you know that saying no is a hard thing to do - like a dentist pulling teeth. The thing is, people are afraid to step on toes. They’re afraid to firmly say “no” - you’ve probably met the same dilemma yourself when trying to be honest, yet please people at the same time. What are the telltale, subtle signs that someone wants to say no to you - but just isn’t getting around to it?

Why Smart People do Dumb Things
Since we know when we’re trying to be polite and sidestep the word “no”, you’d think we’d be able to pick up a hint when people do the same thing to us. But when stakes are high and we feel strongly about something, our brains shut down our higher levels of cognitive processing. In other words, we become blind. We push our thoughts onto others. You often hear about people who say “It seemed like a good idea at the time…”

Pauses
One telltale sign that someone wants to disagree with you, but doesn’t do it outright - is that they pause while choosing their words. These pauses say a lot. These pauses can even turn into stammering. Pauses are a sign that someone wants to say no because it usually means, “I want to say no, but I don’t want to get in trouble or want you to be bitter.”

Sugarcoating
Words like “maybe” and “perhaps” hint of hesitation as well. People might have problems with your idea. Eventually someone will speak up, but they might sugarcoat their concerns.

They don’t want things to seem like a “big deal” or they “aren’t sure”, but usually if it’s important to bring up, then it’s probably a big deal.

Know The Past
Obviously when you’re bringing up an idea, you need to keep in mind where you and your audience rank. Is he your boss? Are you his boss? Is he a coworker?

You should also consider the past - have you disagreed with this person / these people before? How have they handled conflict in the past? Are they reluctant to disagree or agree?

Don’t Take It Personally
It’s REALLY easy to get upset when someone tells you now. It feels like a punch in the face. When you get angry when you hear or sense the word “no”, it’s because you’ve told yourself that people are disrespectful towards you or that they just want to look good.

It’s definitely wrong to look at disagreements that way. Opinions will always differ. You shouldn’t become blinded by your pride or hurt feelings. Shut down the feelings of a “personal attack” - know that this is NOT TRUE. Maybe people are just trying to do what they think is right - just like how you are trying to do what you think is right.

Say No First
Openly ask for different opinions and suggestions. This is a great way to get feedback and open up the table to different concerns. This way, people won’t be as afraid to make criticisms or bring up questions they may have. Some phrases you can use are:

“Now that I’ve shared my opinion/view, I’d like to hear what you think.
“Do you see any holes in my logic?”
“Please stop me if you need any clarifications or have any concerns.”
“Let’s spend a few minutes critiquing this plan in order to better prepare ourselves for any future obstacles.”

Say Thank You
Thank people for disagreeing. This lets you see a number of different views you may not have anticipated. Always make sure to appreciate that people took the time and effort to be concerned about what you are proposing. After all, if they wanted to see you trip and fall - they probably would have said nothing at all!

Integration Marketing For Home Based Internet Marketing Businesses

Traffic is crucial to the success of home based internet marketing businesses…and if you are like a lot of people in internet marketing you are looking for a way to get traffic that is less expensive than pay-per-click. Integration marketing is probably as low cost as you can get…and it results in excellent quality traffic.

With pay-per-click, or PPC, you pay for the click of course…but that’s not all. You also have to convert that click. And the quality of the traffic is really dependent upon the frame of mind of the person who clicks the ad.

You may put together a really, really well-targeted key word…but if your ad doesn’t put someone in the right frame of mind…or doesn’t “speak to” the person who is in the right frame of mind to buy…then you just aren’t going to get the results you expect.

Another thing about PPC that a lot of people don’t understand is that you’ve got a particular web page that has all these different ads out there…ads from lots of different marketers…ads you don’t have any control over. Well, every single one of those ads is putting the potential customer into a different frame of mind…so you really don’t know what frame of mind they will be in when they hit your squeeze page. Now they are on your squeeze page and it is your job to convert them!

Pretty complicated stuff!

On the other hand, with integration marketing you don’t have the expense of PPC. You don’t have an ad on a page with a bunch of other ads affecting the mind of the potential buyer. Instead, you have the attention of someone who has already made a purchase!

Not only are they already qualified as a buyer…they bought a product that is in the same niche…in other words, it is something that somebody wanted who is likely to want or at least be interested in, your product!

With integration marketing it doesn’t have to be the same exact thing…it can be related…you know, a complimentary thing. It is like when you go to Amazon and select a book that you want to buy they have a program that says, people who bought this also bought x, y, z. They do that because lots of people will buy those other books that they might not have even thought of before.

Integration marketing is extremely powerful because you have this super-targeted traffic! It is going to less traffic than PPC, maybe, but it will be much, much better traffic. The people are definitely in your niche and they just bought so they are in the frame of mind to buy.

You can do integration marketing with products from your own home based internet marketing businesses…and then it doesn’t cost you a thing. But you can also do integration marketing with other marketers in your niche. This is a higher level of integration marketing and it gives fantastic results…of course you will share you sales with the person whose product you have added your offer to, but that is still pretty cheap compared to getting a customer out of thin air!

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Launching of a New Blog Network

Netmedia, LLC, the search marketing company based in California has just recently launched a network of blog sites catering to webmasters and website owners whose goal is to help achieve the highest SERP and possible and achieve higher page rank. This blog network is a pay per post either on all sites or selected few according to your vertical or niche market. Blog rolls and banner advertising are also available.

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