Some suggestions for searching online
Visit our online Classified Ad Page as well as our list of family friendly company directory. These are legitimate work from home company(s) that have currently or have in the past posted work from home positions. Check back often since we are always updating this directory.
- Visit general employment sites and work at home employment directories.
- If there is a phone number or email address test it out. You should get a person who is willing to speak with you. They should be professional and answer all your question. If they are vague or the answers seem confusing it is probably too good to be true.
- The website on which the work at home employment opportunity appears should be easy to naviagate with clear information and the links should work. For instance, if the link to email follow up questions doesn't work - do more research.
- The earnings for that particular job functions should be realistic. Check the industry standards by researching your online or paper versions of area newspapers for similar job positions. Also use a salary data website. If your research reveals that actual salaries being paid are vastly different from the promises made in a pitch to you, beware. Do more research.
Questions to Ask the Employer
- What tasks will I perform? (Ask the program sponsor to list every step of the job.)
- Will I be paid a salary or will my pay be based on commission?
- Who will pay me?
- When will I get my first paycheck?
- What is the total cost of the work-at-home program, including supplies, equipment and membership fees? What will I get for my money?
- At an advanced stage in the interview process, ask to speak with an employee. This is your opportunity to ask questions about that employee's experiences on the job and with the company overall.
Final Note - There should be a letter of engagement or offer letter when you start employment. The items addressed in the questioning should be documented in the letter.
*Some information has been taken from the FTC website.