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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

Sara Fell , the founder and chief of FlexJobs.com , says she's seen a 400 percent growth in telecommuting jobs in the past three years. The key is that an employer connects with you via technology while you do the same work you would as if you were sitting in a cubicle at an office. Sharpen your technology skills.

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Got the Flu? Work from Home!

Professional Assistant Blog

If youre feeling well enough to be able to work from home (telecommuting), an alternative would be to ask your IT department to set you up with VPN (virtual private network) access. If youre stuck in a situation where you dont feel well enough to go into the office, but werent supplied with a laptop , there is another solution.

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4 ways to "manage up"

On The Job

If you work for a software company, for example, it doesn’t make much sense to propose buying a chicken farm. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake? Baldoni says you should: 1.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

I do independent consultation and repairs but it is not enough to buy software, books, equipment and pay bills all at the same time. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? 2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt Could telecommuting be a career mistake?

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