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Lead the Teleworker Wave

© Donna L. Quesinberry

Telework and telecommuting may be referenced as synonymous terms; albeit similar, they are altogether different as career choices. Telework, recognized as work completed through an electronic means, is typically performed as an independent worker. The freelance writer is an excellent example of a teleworker. Telecommuting, understood to be work completed through electronic means from home or from a telecommuting center, is understood to be an employee performing portions of their workflow (per paycycle) offsite. Both of these practices are gaining recognition within the millennial career environment. Telework is, however, an employment option where you can fulfill your career desires.

It is interesting to note pre-eminent numbers of teleworkers and telecommuters worldwide are male, over 35, earning in excess of $75K per annum. Of these independents, the majority of them are European. The European Community (EU) purports the most proactive statistics of the teleworker and telecommuter community workforce in the world as a whole. The greatest gains globally in teleworking and telecommuting are held within the European communities. The fact is, the concept of an electronic workforce functioning successfully outside of a classic office environment is well received in the European marketplace.

Teleworking as an independent specialist can become an ideal profession. You can perform work that you love, in the form of career employment, from your home as a portable and autonomous worker. Telework occupations that you may opt for are:

• Advertising representative,
• Auditor,
• Billing and invoice services,
• Bookkeeping services,
• Business organizer,
• Business planner,
• Business writer,
• Collection agent,
• Computer bulletin board services,
• Computer consultant,
• Computer graphic services,
• Copywriter,
• Desktop publisher,
• Duplicating services,
• Errand services,
• Event planner,
• Executive recruiter,
• Form designer,
• Freelance writer,
• Grant writer,
• Income tax services,
• Mail order services,
• Meeting planner,
• Newsletter publisher,
• Office support services,
• Proofreader,
• Resume writing,
• Reunion planner,
• Temporary help agent,
• Transcription services,
• Travel coordinator,
• Wedding consultant, and
• Writer.

Personal reasons for deciding upon a Teleworking career range from simple to complex. It is a wise venture, therefore, to involve some personal analysis and planning as you progress into the telework arena. Completing personal assessments (e.g., asset analysis, market analysis, motivational analysis, talent warehouse) to determine your market niche, along with a mission statement and business plan should provide you with the information necessary to determine your telework agenda. The greater the ease of upstart in your telework career, the greater the result of your successes.

Analysis of your assets include:

• Contacts,
• Education,

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