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Issue #314 Professional Edition
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In This Issue:
1…..Government Supports Telecommuting
2…..Hot Job: Become a Contributing Writer
3…..Get Teleworking Jobs
4…..Jobs for Freelancers
5…..Expect an Upturn
6......More Jobs and Projects
7…..Be a VPMom
8..…Cool Project: Work on Developing Web Sites
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1. Government Supports Telecommuting
In a new initiative, the Washington Board of Trade is supporting
the wider use of telecommuting by government departments
"Telework has progressed from the 'nice thing to do' to being
essential to the vitality of this region," said Gerry E. Connolly, chair
of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and founder of the
Washington Area Conference on Telework. "The task before us
now is persuading businesses and federal agencies that
telework is in their best interest -- improving employee productivity,
reducing absenteeism, bolstering the area's economy, in addition
to the quality of life benefits such as reducing traffic congestion
and air pollution."
It is hoped that a further 50,000 people will be encouraged to
adopt telecommuting, reducing commuting and increasing efficiency.
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2. Hot Job:
Research Topics on The Internet
Someone who can effeciently find relevat websites on any given
topic on the internet is required. You will be searching for thousands
of web sites. You should have considerable patience and a knack
for finding hard to find web sites.
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3. Get Teleworking Jobs
Telecommuting Jobs is a well-established site that is well worth a
visit if you haven't looked at it for a while.
This site will keep you up to date with all the latest jobs posting
available for telecommuters, as well as providing useful advice
and information.
http://www.tjobs.com
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4. Jobs for Freelancers
Work-at-home and free agent jobs for writers, designers,
programmers and other professionals.
Write Academic Research
An academic research and publishing company is seeking
quality academic research writers in all subjects. You will be
offered competitive compensation for academic writing
services. Knowledge of MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian,
Harvard and AMA style formats is required. All writers must
have a Master's degree or Ph.D. from an accredited university.
Be a Technical Writer
A technical writer is needed for designing and writing product
documentation. You will also be developing teaching materials.
Duties will involve: information gathering, creating and
maintaining online help, interacting closely with developers and
quality assurance.
Develop Client Web Sites
Experienced and highly competent web developers are required
for extensive design contracts. You will be producing web sites
for small businesses. Learning and using internal design and
development platfors is essential.
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5. Expect an Upturn
If you're finding that things have been a little quiet on the project front,
don't worry too much. Mid-February is traditionally a time when things
slow down a little.
Once we get into March, the market is likely to pick up as people get
into the spring-cleaning mode and start initiating major new projects.
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6. More Jobs and Projects
The latest projects and opportunities for free agents
worldwide.
Write Database Support Documentation
A competent help file writer is required to write simple help files. These
will be for an Access databases in PDF or DOC format.
Work with Macromedia Flash
A talented developer with a wide range of HTML and design skills is
required. You should have skills in HTML, Macromedia Flash MX
(ActionScripting), and Javascript. HTML, with Macromedia
Dreamweaver, Adobe PhotoShop and Macromedia Flash MX Work as a Project Support Specialist
An expert note taker with good phone and customer service skills is
required to manage project support. You should also posesses
advanced internet research skills.
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7. Be a VPMom
If you're a parent looking for a home business opportunity, VPMom.com
could help.
This site is full of useful tools, resources, tips and ideas, and could help
you make a real success of your home-based career.
http://www.vpmom.com/
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8. Cool Project:
Finish A PHP site
A developer proficient in PHP is required to finish off a web site. The site
will be an online job site on the order of elance. You will be finishing off the
programming and performing ongoing maintenance.
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Remember:
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed
is more important than any one thing."
Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)
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