Work at Home Parents Guide

Kensington Contour Roller Case

10. January 2011RecommendationsKaseyComments Off

My husband, Devin, travels a fair amount and has to have his work laptop with him almost constantly. He had been using a standard laptop carry case, but it was not sufficient. The straps cut into his shoulder, it hurt his back and neck, and simply did not carry enough. After some research, I decided on the Kensington Contour Roller Case.

Here are the technical details:

Kensington Edge: Body-hugging contour panel on carrying case and weight distribution system reduce shoulder fatigue by 35% when carrying.
Carrying case made of1680 Denier Ballistic nylon – protects against abrasions, punctures and tears
Telescoping handle provides lighter pulling weight due to a more upright carrying case position.
Padded rear compartment and convenient pocket for on-the-go access to air tickets, etc.
SnugFit(TM) sleeve suspends and wraps computer in snug protection

Devin’s had this case now for about six months and has been very happy with it. The contour of the case definitely makes a difference. When he has to carry the case, instead of rolling it, he suffers from much less shoulder, neck and back fatigue. It rolls well and has a strap for attaching to a rolling suitcase when he is traveling. The best feature, aside from the contour, has to be the carry handle. The two halves sit together in a nested fashion that helps reduce hand fatigue and provides a very secure handle. Overall, we would both highly recommend this case. It fits a 17″ laptop securely and has plenty of room for paperwork, pens, calculators, etc. Its definitely a must have for anyone who needs to take their office with them.

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If you are looking for something a bit bigger…take a look at this alternative: Kensington 62903 Contour Overnight Roller Suitcase and Notebook Carrying Case

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Job Opportunity: Representative – Work-At-Home Sales (Part-time)

10. January 2011JobsKaseyComments Off

Home Shopping Network is currently hiring for a Representative – Work-At-Home Sales (Part-time). Check it out HERE.

Job Description

Representative – Work-At-Home Sales (Part-time) - 0803684

Description

St Pete WAH PT Sales Representative-Job Description

Work In Your Pajamas!!!

Since HSN invented “shopping from home,” we figured we should lead the way in “working from home.” As an HSN Customer Care Representative, you can enjoy both the convenience of home-based employment and the benefits of working for an established, people-oriented employer.

Competitive pay – incentive opportunities – paid training & paid time off – employee discounts - 401K and more!!!

Make someone’s day everyday! Assist HSN customers by completing exciting sales transactions, educating customers about HSN products and making people happy. All sales calls are in-bound.

This position pays $10.00 per hour plus incentives ($7.25/hour for first 8 weeks
Various shifts are available
Benefits start the 1st of the month following your hire date
Comprehensive paid training is provided
Preferred Skills:
- Previous experience in sales or customer service.
- Strong PC skills to include: Internet, Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong detail orientation, follow through, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to make customers happy.
- Ability to connect with the customer and bring excitement to the call.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Must live in Pinellas, Hillsborough or Pasco Counties within the state of Florida
Standard telephone service (analog landline) (727 or 813 area code) with a wired jack near your computer
Work At home phone number must be the home residence
Telephone Headset

WAH Technical Requirements:

HARDWARE:

Windows 7, Windows XP (Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista (Service Pack 2) Operating System – No Macintosh computers
Minimum Processor Type: Intel, AMD Athlon, AMD Duron, Celeron or Pentium III or better with a minimum processor speed of 1 GHZ (1000 MHz) and a minimum RAM of 1 GB for Windows 7, Windows XP and Windows Vista
500 MB minimum free disk space
Sound Card with Speakers
17″ or larger color monitor capable of displaying a resolution of 1024 X 768
Mouse and Keyboard (wireless is allowed). If using a laptop computer, you must have a wired desktop mouse connected to the laptop for proper navigation
Headset compatible with your phone and connected to the phone (wireless headset/phone is not permitted)

SOFTWARE:

Internet Explorer Version 7.0 or higher
The latest updates can be obtained from Microsoft’s web site
Anti-Virus protection installed

SERVICES:

Employees are responsible for the quality of their connections. If HSN determines that the quality or consistency of the service is not acceptable, the employee will be required to provide a traditional POTS line (non-IP telephone line) within an allotted timeframe determined by Leadership.

High speed internet connection capable of an upload speed of 768K kbps or more(cable modem, DSL or FIOS). No Satellite, Broadband, wireless or Dial Up services.

- AND -

Standard copper line phone service from a local phone company or bundled service from your internet provider.

St. Petersburg: Brighthouse, Verizon, FIOS, or Knology

(HSN does not approve the use of carriers such as Vonage, Lingo, Skype, packet8, Suddenlink and Embarq at this time.)

Please do not use the following:

Call Waiting service

Cellular Phones

Voicemail

Call Fowarding

Wireless Routers – Must have a cable connection to the computer

Customer Care/Service

FL-St. Petersburg

Schedule

- Part-time

Shift

- Variable

Employee Status

- Regular

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Job Opportunity: Contract Community Representative

7. January 2011JobsKaseyComments Off

BioWare (EA studios) is currently hiring for a Contract Community Representative. Check it out HERE.

REQ. #:	37140
Job Title:	Contract Community Representative
Role:	Customer Support
Specialty:	Customer Service Representative
Location:	BioWare Austin
Description:	BioWare, a member of the incredible family of EA studios, has created some of the world’s best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur’s Gate, the Neverwinter Nights series, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Original BioWare-created IPs include the critically acclaimed Mass Effect, the epic fantasy RPG Dragon Age, Jade Empire, and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. BioWare Austin is hard at work on the massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic. BioWare is searching for a Community Representative to support the upcoming MMO Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day operational activities surrounding the reporting and administering of the Star Wars: The Old Republic online community. In-depth knowledge of the massively multiplayer online gaming community and experience in dealing with online communities are key success factors for this position. This position will be located offsite, so candidates must have the ability to work from home. This is a temporary for up to 12 months. . PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a user-friendly environment on community message boards. Enforcement of the official website Rules and Guidelines. Maintain a neutral, unbiased presence on the official website while addressing user issues. Document all customer interactions and issues. Assists other members of the community team with community-related tasks. QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience in the administration and/or moderation of an online message board Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of Internet message-board browsing, use, and etiquette Strong customer service ethic Must have the ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Demonstrated initiative and positive spirit in a rapidly changing environment Must be able to work from home; full and part-time positions available Scheduling flexibility including weekend and holiday hours Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. Only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.