Are there telecommuting employment agencies?
Yes, there certainly are telecommuting employment agencies out there, and they’re pretty easy to find. All you have to do is put “telecommuting employment agencies” into a search engine and you’ll be provided with an extensive listing of agencies that are looking for employees, such as Elance and oDesk. In addition to legitimate agencies, there are also scams. If an agency asks you to send them money to register as an employee or as a provider of work, beware. You shouldn’t have to pay money before getting a job or a worker, as the agency gets paid by taking off a certain percentage (often around 10 percent) of the hourly fee or the per-job fee. If you’re looking for work, a reputable agency will want to see your resume and qualifications, and it may offer you the opportunity to take a number of free tests to display your skills on your profile. If you’re looking
