I've been posting about remote work opportunities or even innovative ways to make money for some time.

It all started with 20 Places to Find Remote Jobs in December 2019. Later in March 2020, there was 62 Places to Find Remote Jobs Online.  A month later in April 2020, there was the list titled ​12 Quick and Easy Ways to make Money Online.  The latest similar post wasn't so much about working form home, altough it could be. In February 2022, I released a list of Bit Coin Jobs.

Today, I have a NE W list. Below is my latest of list of 21 Real Ways to Make Money From Home for Free. I hope you will find it helpful.

SOURCE: https://www.market-connections.net/blog/real-ways-to-make-money-from-home-for-free

Your side hustle may become your full-time job, or it may remain as one rewarding way to spend your leisure time. With the rising cost of living, even senior are looking for gigs that they can turn into seniors jobs for themselves. Consider these 6 itps to turn your side hustle into a full time job. Find something that will give you personal satisfaction as well as extra cash.

• FOCUS ON QUALITY. It’s usually more effective to target your efforts towards the opportunities that match your qualifications and goals most closely. You may want to figure out or hire a certified resume writer who knows how to make your resume stand out. Be clear about your purpose and then learn  how to customize your resume and cover letter.

• DEMONSTRATE YOUR VALUE. Show potential employers how you can contribute to their team. Do you know how to sell yourself in an interview? Consider reviewing instructions that will show you how to quanify your accomplishments on your resume and how to quantify results on your resume when your job ins't big on numbers. Also, research companies. This way, you can discuss their unique needs.

 

• PROOFREAD CAREFULLY. Details count. You’ll look more professional if you avoid typos and misspellings. Try online editing tools like Grammarly and ask someone else to double check your materials.

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• CREATE A WEBSITE. Use a personal website in your job search. Many hiring managers care about your online presence. Provide links where they can learn more about you and see samples of your work. Make sure your social media pages make a positive impression too.

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• CONSULT A RECRUITER. Work with a recruiter to diversify your job search. Take advantage of professional expertise. Consider the culture of the staffing industry and be ready when the recruiter calls - dos and don'ts do matter and knowing the right etiquette always makes a difference.. Ask a recruiter to give you feedback on your strengths as a candidate and how to present them. Recruiters may also suggest additional resources and show you how to access the hidden job market.

 

• USE KEYWORDS. Remember the basics. Your materials may have to pass an initial screening by an ATS resume checker (applicant tracking system). Study the job description for what language to use. Customize your resume.

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• ACT QUICKLY. Moving your resume onto the interview pile sometimes comes down to timing. If companies receive a high volume of qualified applications, they may suspend the process. Completing your submission as soon as possible may give you an advantage. If and when you receive an interview invitation for a specific time, make yourself available. But if you are given an option, consider the advice on the best time to schedule a job interview.

​When is the best time to schedule your interview? The easy answer is whenever it works for the interviewer! After all, that’s the goal — to get the interview, and then the job offer.
 
But what if you are offered a choice of dates and/or times for the interview? When should you choose?
 
Is it better to be the first person interviewed? Or to be one of the final candidates considered? Should you schedule your interview for the morning? Or the afternoon?
 
And, if you’re offered the option of a virtual interview, or meeting in-person, which should you choose?
 
Here are the pros and cons of being towards the front of the pack, one of the last, or somewhere in the middle.

Don’t be the first interview of the morning if you can help it. Your interviewer might be running late if he or she runs into traffic (for an in-person interview) or if the interviewer encounters an unexpected situation when beginning the workday. An early-morning interview could be derailed by family/home issues — if you’ve ever walked out the door to a flat tire in the morning, you get it.
 
You also don’t want to be the last thing on the interviewer’s schedule before they get to leave for the day, or they might be impatient to wrap things up. You don’t want to have a great conversation cut short by, “Sorry, I have to leave here by 5 p.m.” Of course, a premature ending to the interview can also happen when the interviewer has another candidate to see, or another task that needs completed. You can ask when scheduling the interview how long you should block out for the interview.
 
If offered a choice of the time of day, consider your natural preferences too. If you are a morning person, try to schedule your interview between 10-11 a.m. Too close to noon and it is possible that you, the interviewer — or both of you — will be getting hungry. If you’re a night owl, it might be difficult for you to be at your best for a morning interview. In that case, consider an interview time in the mid-afternoon. But don’t select a time that is too close to lunchtime, or you — and the interviewer — might be a bit more tired, especially after a carb-heavy lunch.

According to HireVue’s 2022 Global Trends Report, 37 percent of more than 1,600 hiring leaders surveyed said they have moved to a combination of both in-person and virtual interviews.
 
Both types of interviews have their pros and cons.
 
If offered the choice, consider these factors:

• Virtual interviews are more common for screening and first-round interviews, while in-person interviews are more likely for final interviews.
• Take the cue from your interviewer — if they seem to be leaning towards one or the other, consider deferring to that option.
• If the position is a work-from-home or hybrid position, a virtual interview may be the best choice to showcase you have the skills to work remotely.
• If technology may be a barrier (for example, your Internet connection isn’t always reliable or your interview environment has a lot of background noise or distractions), eliminate any potential glitches by interviewing in person.
• How difficult will it be for you to get to the interview in person? If you’re taking time off from your job to interview, consider the time it will take you to get to and from the interview (in addition to the time the interview itself takes). And what about what to wear to a job interview. You may have to change clothes if what you wear for your daily job is substantially different than how you would dress for the interview. Factor in that time as well.
• If you will be relocating for an in-person role, an in-person final interview is important. You want the opportunity to see where you will be working — and living — for yourself.  You may also want to take a look at the relocation cover letter examples.

The most important factor for success in a job interview isn’t the time of day or day of the week -- it’s your qualifications for the role, your preparation for the interview, and the connection you make about your suitability for the position.
 
The ideal situation, of course, is that you interview when there are few distractions, after a couple of weaker candidates, you and the interviewer both have high energy levels, and you are the best applicant in the bunch. But you can only control a few of those factors, so take the best time, date, placement, and format and make the most of it!

Source: ​https://www.market-connections.net/blog/best-time-to-schedule-a-job-interview