Learn Blogging & Affiliate Marketing with Rosalind Gardner
Do you want to make money from your writing? Did you know that writers are making tens of thousands of dollars using their writing skills online… and those figures are verifiable on certain sites? Hmmm… THAT got your interest, didn't it?
Every business needs writers, and finding writing jobs online became easier when job boards created exclusively for writers were created, BUT… [Read more…]
Deane responded to my “Where are the Jobs?” article with the following question:
I would love to know the best places to look for jobs like this. Are there online sites with lists of jobs in this field? I'm asking for my son who is looking for a job – he has a degree in web design. He worked for a local retailer and managed their website and wrote the content for their blog for several years, and was laid off last week. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Here are a whole slew of online job boards that cater specifically to the tech crowd. Some are only for online contract jobs, while list full-time permanent positions from around the world.
Note: Even designers looking for full-time positions should consider placing profiles and portfolios on freelance boards such as Fiverr, 99Designs, Freelancer, and Guru.com (all listed below). It's a great way to get your name out there and to make some money while you are searching for that perfect job.
The following sites are huge job boards that list jobs in numerous categories.
Job categories listed by the sites above include:
Any web designer looking for work should be actively participating on these social media sites.
Do you know of other job boards for web designs? Please feel free to add them via the comments section below. Thanks!
Fortunately for those of you interested in making money online, the news is good!
I did a job search at SimplyHired each of the terms I selected showed an increase between 77 and 722 percent since November of 2009.
Here's the graph…
And here are the terms I searched…
Hmmmm…. the 2 terms with the largest increase? Blog and WordPress.
That alone should tell you that there are jobs out there for those with writing (blogging) and WordPress design skills.
You got 'em – USE 'em to earn some coin.
For some ideas on how to use your skills, please see my Make Money Helping Local Businesses Start a Blog article.
If you don't know how to blog, learning has never been easier or less expensive than that available through my Academy (aka Affiliate Blogger PRO).
We supply tutorials, videos and a community forum to help you learn everything you need to know about blogging and affiliate marketing.
Looking for a job? The BEST place to start your job search is online. Listed below are the most popular job search engines, on which you can both look through job listings and post your resume.
With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works to connect employers with quality job seekers at all levels and provides personalized career advice to consumers globally.
As a Monster.com job seeker, you can:
While you are searching for a new job, keep networking via social sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook. Too, consider volunteering time with a non-profit organization or doing some contract work by posting your availability on sites such as Freelancer and HireMyMom
What? Me say that dirty word – J.O.B. – not once, but THREE times?
I know, I know, but what with the Big 3 bailout on its last legs today (unless the White House steps in), my guess is that more than just a few NPT readers will be among the 1.6 million workers affected by the fallout – not to mention those of you who are already looking for work or have concerns that your job may be in jeopardy.
Seen in that light, ‘job' isn't such a bad word and I thought you should know that there are PLENTY of jobs in the affiliate marketing industry. Here's a screenshot taken today of Monster.com returns for a search for ‘affiliate marketing'.
Note that there were 396 job listings just in the States, posted by companies such as Amazon, Commission Junction, Google and Netflix. A search of the U.K. site resulted in 76 returns and the Canadian site returned another 16 job listings, including postings by our friends at EcomAccess / ShareResults and MaxBounty had posted a full-time entry-level affiliate manager's position.
If you – already having some knowledge of affiliate marketing – think that you're not qualified to be an affiliate manager, I'd like you to read the following list from MaxBounty's listing:
We are looking for people with the ability to:
- Learn the INs and OUTs of Internet advertising
- Accomplish tasks with initiative and little supervision
- Develop strong friendly relationships with our clients
- Utilize the Internet for research and prospect development (email, browsing, instant messaging)
- Converse well in the English language (oral or written)
If that didn't convince you of your potential to qualify for an affiliate manager's position, here's another snippet from their ad:
We can't emphasize strongly enough that finding the right type of person is far more important than finding someone with experience.
MaxBounty wasn't the only company willing to provide affiliate manager training, however most DO expect some experience and/or training.
So, can you translate your experience as an affiliate marketer into a job as an affiliate manager? Well, let's just say that you stand a much better chance of doing so than someone who doesn't know the meaning of affiliate marketing. And there are ways that you can improve your chances of landing a job in the affiliate marketing industry.
First, you have to start looking. Search the industry job listings on Monster and other job sites. Is there anything that interests you and are qualified for? Apply.
Don't automatically reject those listings for which you don't qualify. Take note of the skills and experience that they are seeking. Now, think about your own experience. Perhaps the 2 – 5 years that you spent in offline retail sales or managing a small office IS helpful.
Now, dust off your resume. Emphasize your online experience by adding “Expertise in website development, online marketing strategy, email marketing, affiliate marketing strategies and search engine optimization” for starters. Hint: Use the wording in job postings to guide your resume preparation. If you don't have a resume or need help with preparing a new resume, consider letting a professional resume writer customize your resume for that job.
Affiliate marketing is one of the few industry's that is forecast to grow in the coming years… so, NOW is the time to start looking for that job or set yourself to be in a position to land that job when the position opens… because guaranteed, there's going to be a ton of competition for all available spaces.
And one more thing to consider – many affiliate managers do enjoy the luxury of working from home!!
Comments, questions or suggestions? Please leave a comment below!
Cheers,
Attention Stay At Home Moms! Get Paid to shop at your favorite stores and keep the merchandise for FREE!
Sounds good, right?
But what exactly IS a “Mystery Shopper”?
A “Mystery Shopper” or “Secret Shopper” is someone who is hired by a company to pose as a customer and secretly report back to the owner about their customer service experience and other details. The “mystery shopper” is paid for the assignment (as much as $60 per hour) and the company will also pick up the tab for the purchases made in their store and/or meals during the assignment.
Why would a company pay for a “mystery shopper” service?
Employees are always on their best behavior when the boss is around, so it's almost impossible for companies to review their own services objectively. To get a true picture of customer service provided, and perform market research, they hire people to pose as shoppers.
Here are a few examples of companies that use the services of Mystery Shoppers:
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Who becomes a Mystery Shopper?
Mystery shopping is very popular with stay-at-home Moms and Dads, retirees and College Students looking for a way to make some money.
How do You Become a Mystery Shopper?
Numerous internet sites claim to have extensive lists of companies with Mystery Shopping Jobs. I have posted reviews for the 2 best (Secret Mystery Shopping and Paid for Shopping) that I found in terms of reputation, customer service, money back guarantee and size of database (job offers).
Paid for Shopping has a huge database of mystery dhopping opportunites. Included is a guide about how to get started and really help out their new members. Paid For Shopping Offers:
Price: $29.95
Visit Paid For Shopping now.
You have marketable skills. You have experience. You have a willingness to do a great job. And you do a great job… when you have one.
But clients can be tough to find and you may not have the resources or the time to market yourself successfully.
On the other side of the coin, Home Based Working Moms founder, Lesley Spencer Pyle, was quoted in Woman's Day magazine as saying, “Companies are learning they can save a lot of money by hiring home-based working moms to do projects such as word processing, writing, computer programming, even tutoring…“.
Enter HireMyMom.com.
Ms. Spencer Pyle started HireMyMom.com as a matchmaking service for moms who want to work from home and companies that are seeking their talents.
Clients regularly submit new projects to Hire My Mom, which are reviewed and posted in the members-only area in the Project Directory. Members receive a daily summary of projects / jobs that have been posted for the day and can log on to view individual job details.
Tyes of job and project posting include:
Here is a sample job listing:
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
Positive customer service person able to set appointments, send emails, make calls in person where necessary to owners/ buyers at boutiques, gift shops, children's stores, hobby stores, hospital gift shops, airport shops.
Required equipment or software: computer, email, phone
Estimated hours: 20-40
Deadline for applying project: on going
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When you find a job in which you are interested, you will respond directly to the client, who may ask for samples of work and / or references, etc. which you would send directly to them… and some projects have led to permanent work-at-home positions for HireMyMom members.
HireMyMom members who find jobs through the service are paid directly by the company or client who posted the project.
In my search for independent opinions about HireMyMom, I found these comments…
I think HireMyMom.com is great. I joined a few weeks ago and within two days was able to find a great telecommuting position. The job posts that come in are from legitimate employers that know they are advertising to moms looking to work from home. You don't have to waste your time going through other sites to see if maybe they'll accept that. They also don't post scam-type jobs, MLM or party-type sales positions. I think it's a great resource for those moms seriously looking to work from home.
and T. Klingermana said
HireMyMom is a good place for women to start their own business. There is a community for women that will knock your socks off!It’s an awesome community where women can join together and share their entrepreneurial dreams. The website provides loads of valuable information and tools to assist women to succeed in their businesses.
The service is free for job posting clients, and Mom members pay either a quarterly fee of $29.95 or an annual fee of $99 (prices valid at time of writing).
Whether you're looking for a part-time or fulltime work-at-home job, project or are interested in building a service professional business, a HireMyMom membership could be just the ticket that lets you capitalize on the freedom and flexibility to do top-rated work from home and have more time with your family and friends in the process.