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#280 BBB 09-24-09 58
#280 BBB 09-24-09 58
#280 BBB 09-24-09 58
CLiPPING'SERVICE
WOODVILLE, MS
Clrculallon =2550
WEEKLY
09/10/2009
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
WORK·FROM·HOME
EMPLO~
As tMe"''number of busi,
nesses discovering the bene
fits of hiring customer servo
ice people ro work from their
homes is increasing, mQre
and more consumers are in
terested in becoming a part
of this growing segment of .
the work force.
The Be~Busine8s Bu I
reau (BBB) seiVing Missis
sippi ofl'ei'Sthe following in
formation to consumers in~
terested in employment that
involves working from home:
• Potential employees
mllst prove that they are
qualified to perrorm ail of the
required daily tasks.
• Usually include the
j)IOC<l8S of sending a resume,
filling out an application, and
participating in a telephone
interview:
• Most positions require
working certain shifts each
day, covering shifts during
evcIrings and on weekends,
and being available for on
site training.
• Employem generally re
quire a dedicated phone line
for work pu:rpos<>!, a comput.
er with high speed internet
connection and a private
work space in the home.
BBB PresidentiCEO Bill
Moak cautions, ""'hen look
ing for an at-home job, be
sure to verify that the job is
legitimate. This can be done
by visiting the BBB web site
to determine if any com
plaints have been filed
against the company. You
should also research compa
nies online to determine hnw
long they have been in busi
ness, what they offilr ro cus
tomers, and tbe types of
work-alrhorne positions they
typically offer."
To check on a company:
visit their web site; check
with any industry-related
regulatory agency; contact
the BBB serving Mississippi
online at www.ms.bbb.org or
call their Automated Re·
sponseLine at 8O().987-8280.