Chapter13: HowtoFindandGetHiredforaRemoteJob 152 WheretoFindRemoteJobs There are roughly 60 “work from home” job scams online for each real opportunity. Thefirst step in finding a remote job is knowing where not to look. WhenIwasyoungerandmorefoolish, I applied to a work-from-home job ad that promised easy pay for easy work. Yup, it was all about licking envelopes andtryingtoscamothersuckerslikemyselfwithapyramidmarketingscheme. Whenyou’re desperate for flexibility and the desire to work from home is so great, it’s easy to fall into these kinds of traps. Bottom Line reports that there are roughly 60 “work from home” job scams online for each real opportunity. Makesurethejoblistingislegitimate If you’re unsure of a job posting, there are a few ways you can proceed: • Althoughnotalwaysthecase,avoidgeneralclassifiedsitessuchasCraigsList. While legitimate jobs are posted there, you’ll have to research the com- panytobe100%sure.Jobhuntingisstressfulandtime-consumingenough as it is. • Check out the company’s website. Check to see if there are any red flags that stand out to you. Does it lack professionalism or basic contact information? Do they promise big paychecks without much work? • Look the company up on the Better Business Bureau and Google around for reviews. • If you decide to proceed and you’re selected for an interview, a video chat is helpful because you’ll interact with people versus communicating through emails. If you meet more than one person during the interview process, that could be a bonus.