~*~*~ THE RAT RACE REBELLION TELEWORK BULLETIN ~*~*~ Dear Reader, A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR This week’s issue brings our customary 20 hand-screened jobs and projects, but is a bit more svelte than usual, as Chris and I have seen a significant rise in our workload. (More on that later, as we think you’ll find one project especially interesting.) Since we try to follow our own work/life balance advice, we may reduce the Bulletin’s text load in future issues. We’ll continue to publish jobs each week, but may go (for a time) to a jobs-plus-commentary issue every other week. Given the pinches and pains of the recession, we’re also adding more fresh freebies at RatRaceRebellion.com, on our Freebies & Cheapies page. To sample the latest, see http://www.ratracerebellion.com/freebies.htm. Enjoy, Good Luck, and Be Well. DEVELOPMENTS OF NOTE, WITH A DASH OF COMMENT: HILTON WANTS TO ADD 1,000 AT-HOME AGENTS BY END OF 2009 Hilton says it’s been very happy with its home-based agent model, and expects to expand the 18-month-old program from 900 to 1900 agents by the end of 2009. For more, see http://www.hotelinteractive.com/article.aspx?articleid=12276. “RISE OF THE AT-HOME CALL CENTER AGENT” Whatever job you have in mind, it always helps to have a good grasp of the job type and the industry. For a quick summary of the development of the home-based call center agent, see this recent piece by the CEO of virtual call center Alpine Access: http://tinyurl.com/68fcsz. COMMUNITY COLLEGES WANT TO OFFER BACHELOR’S – MORE E-TEACHING JOBS? In the US, community colleges have been “muscling in” on the turf of conventional four-year schools for years. Now, in the state of Washington, they want to offer four-year degrees. Could this be the start of a national trend? (I wouldn’t be surprised.) Further, since many community colleges have embraced online learning, this may spell a (gradual) rise in online teaching jobs. For more, see http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/390400_colleges03.html?source=mypi. THE GOOD NEWS IS, GAS IS GOING TO A DOLLAR A GALLON The bad news is, nobody’s got a dollar. IN INDIA, HOME-BASED KNOWLEDGE WORKERS “COULD GO TO 30%-40% IN 5-10 YEARS” In India, king of business process and “knowledge process” outsourcing, there’s talk of 30%-40% of workers becoming home-based in the next decade. If India can resolve infrastructure issues and reduce red tape, this will accelerate the trend. Global warming concerns may do so as well. For green folks, of particular concern is the prospective carbon footprint of India’s rising middle class…. For more, see http://tinyurl.com/6efnef. FRUGAL AND SIMPLE LIVING Here’s this week’s freebalicities, for tight times. If you see something you like, be sure to grab it fast, as free stuff goes quickly on the Web. (Fine print: I’m afraid we have no control over supplies, or when the vendors decide to halt their offers or fulfillment. US-only unless otherwise indicated.) Enjoy! Free 15-minute phone card (with registration to site): http://www.nobelcom.com/nobelcom/jsp/freetrial/free_trial_registration.jsp Free hat from the Outdoor Channel (Appears to be international): http://www.outdoorchannel.com/SatellitePromotion.aspx Free sample Fruit Roll-Up: http://freesample.myfruitrollups.com/MyFruitRollUps/Default.aspx? Free potty training kit from Pampers (US & CAN): http://www.pampers.com/en_US/easy-ups-potty-training Free CelebrityDish.net tote bag: http://celebdish.net/blog/?page_id=10 RAT RACE QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” -- Yogi Berra Rebelliously Yours, Michael Michael D. Haaren, Editor-in-Chief The Rat Race Rebellion =>=> New Leads for Home-Based Jobs and Projects <=<= *Editor’s Note: All positions are screened, but we can’t of course “guarantee” the legitimacy of any hirer or lead, so please do your own ‘due diligence’ as well! All positions are paid unless otherwise noted. The amount of compensation is included in the summary when given in the underlying lead. Also, please note that on occasion the hirer will decide to change the description or the availability of the job or project shortly AFTER the summary is published here. (Unfortunately, we have no control over this.) Therefore, be sure to read the underlying ad carefully, and apply promptly for any job that interests you. ||||| 1. Language Instructors for Conversational English (“Teaching experience not required”) ||||| US / China-based language-services firm Idapted seeks freelance Language Instructors to work with high school students, college students and young professionals on their conversational English. “Prior teaching experience is a plus. However, our platform and training program is designed to equip native speakers with the necessary skills to be effective Instructors without any prior background in education.” => Learn More: http://www.idapted.com/opportunities/faq.html <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 2. Engagement Manager Assistant ||||| International consulting firm McKinsey & Co. seeks a full-time Engagement Manager Assistant “[t]o provide a wide range of administrative support to several Engagement Managers or other Practice Managers/CSS or projects as appropriate.” Pays $27,000-$29,000 per year. => Learn More: http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=77890540 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 3. Translators and Proofreaders Wanted in “All Languages” ||||| International translation firm Lingo24 seeks Translators and Proofreaders “in all languages.” Requirements include five years’ professional experience. => Learn More: http://www.lingo24.com/new_translators.html <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 4. Executive Editor, Science ||||| US-based Nesbitt Graphics seeks an Executive Editor, Science. “Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Science Education, 3-5 years teaching experience, and 5 or more years’ editorial experience including management in educational publishing. Must be highly organized and enjoy multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.” => Learn More: http://bbboston.org/pageJobs_view.cfm?jobid=7040 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 5. Investment Analyst (US; “Minimal visits to office in Philadelphia, Pa.”) ||||| US-based placement firm Mountain, Ltd. is advertising for an Investment Analyst. “This position is responsible for compiling and entering the data needed for quarterly investment monitoring reports.” “Job Qualifications: - B. S. or B. A. degree preferred but not required - Background in investments, finance or accounting - Several years experience in investments, financial accounting or related fields required” Pays $200 per report. => Learn More: http://www.jobsinpa.com/seek/resultdetail.aspx?jobnum=456885 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 6. Director, Clinical Account Management (“Anywhere in US”) ||||| US-based Innoviant Prescription Services is looking for a Director, Clinical Account Management. “Responsibilities include to manage and oversee the Clinical Account Management department. Use promotion and application of Innoviant clinical programs to maximize the value of the pharmacy benefit offered. Identify opportunities for clinically appropriate, cost effective improvement by acting in a consultative role.” Qualifications include “[e]xperience in a managed care organization, hospital or retail pharmacy.” => Learn More: https://uhg.taleo.net/careersection/10000/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1215447 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 7. Freelance Writers, Literary Criticism ||||| International publisher EBSCO Publishing seeks freelance Writers “for a new series of literary criticism [US and UK literature] that will appear in print as well as in our award winning Literary Reference Center database.” “Contributors will be compensated on a per-item basis and receive a by-line and a short biographical note. Qualified candidates hold a Ph.D., or are presently enrolled in a Ph.D. program, and have a demonstrated ability to write for an undergraduate audience and meet deadlines.” => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/5mx3ts <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~Advertisement~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Chris and Mike here -- Do you need writing experience to qualify for freelance writing, blogging, proofreading or editorial jobs? Want to demonstrate your expertise for hiring managers or prospective clients? We recommend Helium (it’s free). You can get writing experience with an easy-to-start blog, and be eligible for compensation while you learn. You can also choose among many popular topics, and build your credentials while you write about what interests you. For more, http://www.helium.com/?ad=680&placement=HAP002 ~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 8. “Entrepreneurial Writer-Editor” (“Anywhere in US”) ||||| US-based Risk Information, Inc., seeks a “journalist [with at least 5 years’ experience] to write for, edit, and complete production of two newsletters, Auto Insurance Report (weekly) and Property Insurance Report (bi- weekly). We're looking for someone who likes complicated subjects. Someone who is comfortable writing with an opinion, rather than traditional news.” => Learn More: http://www.journalismjobs.com/Job_Listing.cfm?JobID=1001125 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 9. Medical Writers ||||| US-based Liberty Personnel Services seeks full-time Medical Writers. “We need someone degreed in Science with 2-5 plus years experience working for either a CME or health care communications company. Duties will include but not limited to working on slides, kits, monographs, journal articles, clinical case studies, and web-based content.” Pays $65,000-$95,000. => Learn More: http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=67393107& <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 10. Sales Manager, Fluent in German and English (UK) ||||| Excite Professional (www.excite-pro.com), “one of the first and leading successful companies that creates unique services aimed at capitalising on the growing digital imaging industry,” seeks a German-speaking Sales Manger based in the UK. “Responsible for identifying and generating new business contacts to promote the company in Europe.” Telephone sales experience required. Base salary £20,000. => Learn More: http://www.toplanguagejobs.co.uk/job-207511.html <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 11. Medical Transcriptionists and Voice-Recognition Editors (US) ||||| US-based DeVenture Health Partners is looking for the following: “ACUTE CARE MT'S OR VOICE RECOGNITION EDITORS WITH AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE; CLINIC NOTES MT'S AND VOICE RECOGNITION EDITORS WITH AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF CLINIC NOTES EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE AND MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS WITH CLINIC NOTES EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOR HEALTH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.” => Learn More: http://www.mtjobs.com/job_detail.cfm?RowID=16809 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 12. Instructional Designers II for Kaplan University ||||| Kaplan U., owned by the Washington Post, is looking for Level II Instructional Designers “to plan production elements of courses and project manage the development of their assigned courses. They build the courses in the platform (eCollege) using an authoring tool (Lectora) and create interactive components for the courses.” Requirements include Bachelor’s plus “Two to Four years of experience in Instructional Design, Curriculum, Educational Medial and/or Graphic Design.” “Salary/Benefits: > $50,000.” => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/6o4g8t <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 13. “Parenting School Age Children” Expert (“Work from anywhere”) ||||| Information supersite About.com, owned by the NY Times, continues to seek a part-time Expert (“Guide”) to cover Parenting School Age Children. “The guide to parenting school-age children will be someone with both practical experience raising young kids and professional experience working with children in K-5th grade.” Guides are paid a minimum of $725 per month during the first two years, with potential additional revenues from advertising. (About.com has said elsewhere that Guides make an avg. of $1,000 per month. – Ed.) => Learn More: http://beaguide.about.com/applynow.htm <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 14. Online Faculty -- “Doctorate of Business Administration” ||||| US-based Education Management Corp. seeks a full-time “Doctorate of Business Administration” to “[i]nstruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the online learning environment to support an exceptional student experience.” Requirements include terminal degree and at least 5 years’ college-level teaching experience (including grad.-level teaching). => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/5bw45u <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 15. Help Desk Analysts, Bi-Lingual German (US; training in Tampa, Fla.) ||||| US-based CIBER seeks Help Desks Analysts who are bi-lingual in German. “This position can be a telecommuting position. Also, must be available to for training for up to 4 weeks in our Tampa Florida location.” “Successful applicant must have minimum of three years of technical experience supporting IT end users in a Call Center environment.” => Learn More: http://jobview.monster.com/GetJob.aspx?JobID=63291262 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 16. Bilingual Span.-Eng. Debt Counselors / Customer Svc. Reps. (US; “Certification provided”) ||||| US-based Cricket Debt Counseling is looking for bilingual Financial Counselors / Customer Service Representatives to counsel individuals who are considering filing for bankruptcy. “Employment is contingent upon obtaining valid Personal Finance Counselor certification. Certification costs paid by Cricket Debt.” => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/6lewlp <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 17. Freelance Writers (“Get free training on freelance writing for the web”) ||||| Suite101.com seeks “[f]reelance writers, non-fiction authors, journalism students and knowledge junkies who can publish 10 articles every 3 months.” “Write for targeted readers on your chosen subjects of expertise.” Pays share of advertising revenues. => Learn More: http://www.suite101.com/freelance_writers/ <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 18. Case Management Specialists ||||| US-based Pathway Medical is looking for full-time Case Management Specialists with an Associate’s Degree and at least 2 years’ experience. “Are you a problem solver with clinical experience, or previous Case Management, Utilization Management experience? If you are, become a resource, consultant, and educator in the planning and delivery of patient care. You will assist with the development, organization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of critical activities related to patient outcomes.” => Learn More: http://tinyurl.com/6jof2l <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 19. Freelance Interactive Designer ||||| US-based Creative Circle is advertising for a part-time Interactive Designer. “Candidates should have solid graphic design skills as well as the ability to think conceptually for the interactive realm. You will be responsible for designing websites, microsites and banner ads. You should have 3-4 years of web design experience.” “Rate: Up to $30/hr. Based on Experience.” => Learn More: http://www.creativehotlist.com/index.asp?linkTarget=fullJob.asp&jobID=128621 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ||||| 20. Audio Identification Specialists (Listen to radio clips for Nielsen) ||||| Media-researcher firm Nielsen seeks part-time Audio Identification Specialists. “[W]ill work from home or in a private location and listen to audio clips that will span in length of approximately 30 to 60 seconds. These clips are recorded from radio broadcasts in markets in the US and presented on [our] web site. The Audio Identification Specialist will be trained to categorize the audio segments.” “Experience in radio or radio advertising is not required.” => Learn More: https://nielsen.taleo.net/careersection/3/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=0800353 <= ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ******************************* That’s this week’s issue, Dear Reader. Until next week’s issue, don’t forget to visit us for fresh job leads at http://www.ratracerebellion.com/job_postings.htm ! Rebelliously Yours, Michael -- Michael D. Haaren, Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief Staffcentrix, LLC Email: mhaaren@staffcentrix.com Co-author of the bestseller on working from home as a Virtual Assistant, THE 2-SECOND COMMUTE, now available at Amazon.com or http://www.2secondcommute.com. See what else we’re up to on the Web, at http://www.WAHBoom.com (our new work-at-home site for Boomers), http://www.msvas.com (our Military Spouse Virtual Assistant community), and http://www.fse-entrepreneur.com (our Foreign Service spouse e-Entrepreneur community). ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ All contents copyright 2008 Staffcentrix, LLC, "The most trusted name in home-based careers."(TM, SM) All rights reserved.