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Are you ready to Telecommute?

Answer these questions as honestly as possible and you should have a better idea what you are capable of. Working from home is one of the hardest tests of your endurance. Before striking out in search of home based employment, it would be best if you take the time to answer these questions as honestly as possible.

Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Working At Home

Yes	Would you consider yourself proactive (i.e. taking action before being asked to perform)?
Yes	Is your office well organized? Are files and information easy to find?
Yes	Are you equipped with high speed internet access?
Yes	Do you have a specialized telecommuter's resume prepared?
Yes	Do you have a lot of energy and want to work even when the typical 9-to-5 day is done?
Yes	Do you work toward specific goals that you have set for yourself?
Yes	Can your client/boss depend on you to get the work done on time and with exceptionally high quality?
Yes	Do you like to take risks?
Yes	Are you self-motivated, taking the initiative to complete projects without being requested?
Yes	Are you resourceful-coming up with creative, imaginative ways to solve problems?
Yes	Do you consider yourself a leader rather than a follower?
Yes	Can you juggle many projects or responsibilities at one time?
Yes	Do you enjoy multi-tasking?
Yes	Do you have a positive mindset, eager about your work and what you are doing?
Yes	Do you remain optimistic despite difficult situations?
Yes	Do you have perseverance, sticking to a project regardless of distractions and roadblocks?
Yes	Are you sure of your abilities? Do you have the confidence you are the best person for the job you are doing?
Yes	Do you adapt well to new situations and change?
Yes	Do you have the discipline to stick to an assignment regardless of others' comments and beliefs?
Yes	Do you have the personal vision to imagine the future results of your work?
Yes	Do you want to be your own boss?
Yes	Are you decisive and can easily determine what direction to follow?
Yes	Are you a hard worker, giving 100 percent to every assignment, regardless of the pay rate?
Yes	Can you handle high-stress situations?
Yes	Can you learn a new software tool quickly and easily? (within a few hours)
Yes	Do you consider yourself innovative and imaginative?
Yes	Do you have strong time management skills-giving yourself time to work and to relax?
Yes	Do you approach change as another positive challenge rather than as a overpowering burden.
Yes	Are you persistent, continually trying to find an answers to resolve an issue?
Yes	Do you have over five years experience in your chosen field?
Yes	Have you ever worked from home before?
Yes	Are you willing to work as an independant contractor, if necessary?

After checking the boxes next to the items that apply to you, click the "Score" button to get your Telecommuting Readiness Score. Use the following chart to determine what adjustments, if any, you should make before you consider working from home.

Score	Interpretation	Recommendations
0-15	Not ready	You need to spend a great deal of time reviewing all the options available to you. There's a lot to learn about what it takes to work from home and we are happy to help wherever possible. Spend time going though every section of the site and see which areas of your current situation need improvement. Take the time to make adjustments to your current situation before applying for work at home jobs. It may be the most effective step you can take towards becoming a full time telecommuter.
16-25	Almost ready	You're almost there. review the list of questions you didn't answer with a "Yes". Think of ways you can improve upon these traits or skills, and make sure to take full advantage of the resources available to you. When you can come back and score 26 or more, you'll be ready to take on the challenges of working from home!
26-32	Totally ready	You are totally ready to work at home. Get out there and show off your stuff! However, take some time to contemplate the questions you didn't answer with a "Yes". Is there a way you could fill in these gaps, to better prepare you?

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You Can Work In Your PJs was written by Sylvie Fortin, the founder of Workaholics4Hire, to assist those interested in finding work at home and freelance contracts. Locating jobs that provide telecommuting benefits goes beyond finding jobs in the classifieds. This course teaches the techniques and strategies used by our own team of workaholics to find employers that are more interested in project quality than employee location.

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