Freelancers make up for over a third of the American workforce today and this figure is expected to rise to 50% by 2020. As a freelancer however, you are not just competing with this growing base of workers in the US, but also equally capable, lower-cost workers from other countries like India, Mexico and Vietnam. […]
For any career development, lifelong learning is very important. This is because it can help you to remain current by advancing professionally. Unfortunately, most people struggle to find adequate time to further their education. Thankfully, online education tools are increasingly changing the way we are learning. With just a device and internet connection, there are […]
Having recently sifted through dozens of applicants for a remote position, it became quite clear to me that many job-seeking nomads can’t nail down the key points in their applications and resumes. It was also clear that some of the applications were just horrible. Some had no names on them. Some had multiple spelling errors […]
If you have an interest in or passion for healthcare, but don’t think you have the calmness to be in an exam room or the guts to hold surgical scissors, becoming a medical coder might be the right career choice for you. The good news is that it doesn’t take much to become certified and […]
Software company Appen has become quite a hot topic lately in the work-from-home sphere. Recognized as a global leader in the development of high-quality, human-annotated data for machine learning and artificial intelligence, Appen was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New South Wales, Australia. It currently offers telecommuting, freelance, part-time, and flextime jobs. One […]
To some, making money from the comfort of your own home may seem like a far-off pipe dream but, in reality, it’s far more achievable than you might think. When in college as a student, a little bit of income and extra money here and there can go a long way. There are however several […]
Energy is often a factor in running small and medium businesses that can easily be overlooked, but has a substantial effect in costing and financial management. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) cites office equipment as one of the fastest-growing electricity uses in commercial buildings in the United States. Moreover, it consumes around […]
Working remotely has become a more common phenomenon these days, and many freelancers will work for a number of clients that they will never actually meet in person. The biggest advantage to working online remotely is that you can work for any client, regardless of their location. But, how do you find these great freelancing […]
Are you a manager who struggles to provide adequate feedback to your remote workers? Or perhaps you are a worker who can’t stand receiving criticism because it feels like an assault to your character. You might also be an employer who needs a healthy dose of critical feedback, but you don’t want to appear soft. […]
Technology has changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we play. It has also changed the way many people make money. A growing number of people have started their own online businesses, hired themselves out as freelancers, or become successful bloggers/vloggers with large, devoted followings. No longer do you have […]
If you’ve never heard of Dell, you must’ve been living under a rock for the past few decades 🙂 Dell is a U.S. technology giant founded in 1984, and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX. They currently employ over 100,000 people. What is it like to work for Dell? Dell promotes an environment that is rooted in […]
If you’ve spent any amount of time on Reddit, you’ll know that it contains a treasure trove of information on just about every topic. Moreover, the active Reddit members (a.k.a. “Redditors”) can be quite helpful in pointing you in the right direction, should you have any questions. Reddit is broken down into areas of interest known as “Subreddits.” […]
Working from home is beneficial in a number of ways, from increased flexibility and comfort to money saved. While it’s perfectly acceptable to work on the sofa with a laptop in pajamas, having an area in the home designed specifically for work can offer a wide range of advantages. Even those living in cramped spaces […]
Update 5/29/3017 – This article breaks down how to use Google to search across Craigslist for remote/telecommuting jobs, however, this tactic can be used to find ANYTHING you’re searching for on craigslist. In addition to finding great telecommuting jobs on SkipTheDrive, CraigsList can also be a powerful tool. The problem, however, is that when searching telecommuting jobs […]
Globalization of technology has brought about a sea of change in the manner in which companies and even smaller businesses operate. Today, it’s possible for a company to have employees belonging to a single department, located in different parts of the country or even the world. The fact that there are a number of avenues […]
