It's so easy to fall in life.. it comes unpredictably.. A job loss, a physical injury, an emotional hardship …

Many look for their way out through remote work and that’s a smart idea since there are many easily accessible remote jobs. Here I want to concentrate on bringing some concrete relief solutions for all those financially down but who are determined to overcome their hardship💪

I’ve compiled a list of great organizations that I’ve thoroughly verified and that offer either “Free”, ( actually, tax-funded - there is no such thing as free things in life) or very Low Cost computers, smartphones, and Internet connection to help you ReBounce**

1 - “Free” and Low-Cost Laptops

• https://www.computerswithcauses.org/application/ For anyone in need. Requirements: They run a need assessment. Takes weeks

• https://theonitfoundation.org/faqs For students K-12 Requirements: Students with free or reduced cost lunch. Parents must request. There can be a waiting list. If you don't qualify for a free PC, they can offer low-cost PC’s With each PC they also provide 20 hours of internet use classes.

• https://www.pcsforpeople.org/eligibility/ For anyone in need Requirements: Household income: 1 pers household: 29,160/year, 2 people: 39,440/year, 4 people:60K. Higher threshold in Alaska and Hawaii. Must provide proof. or

Beneficiaries of any federal assistance: Medicaid, SSI, housing assistance Photo ID

• Alliance for Technology Refurbishing and Reuse

A consortium of nonprofit organizations that refurbish technology items and distributes all across the nation at no or low cost. Here a map of their organizations across the country to find the one nearest you: https://aftrr.org/map-locator/

Example: https://www.artstech-kc.org/tech Offers low cost PC’s . if they don't have one they will build one in 10 days!

• https://www.freecycle.org/search-posts NGO that recycles used items to prevent dumping in landfills. Some PC equipment and many other items to get for free and use or refurbish and resell for profit

2 - “Free” Smartphones and Cell Phone Service

Through the Government Lifeline Program.

Many participating companies offer different phone devices, speed and data capacity so it's worthwhile comparing. They all run on 4G network!

Basic Requirements are identical for all: Income level: Poverty line in your state Beneficiaries of federal assistance programs: Medicaid, SSI, Veterans pension, etc.

A few of these companies

• https://standupwireless.com/lifeline/ Free smartphones and plans with 5GB/ unlimited minutes and texts $10 for 10GB and up. If you qualify for this program, you automatically qualify for the ACP program above.

• https://www.safelinkwireless.com

• https://www.assurancewireless.com/

3 - Free and Low-cost Internet Service

• https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/do-i-qualify/#other-programs

For anyone in need. Either completely free internet for those qualifying for the ACP program ( Affordable Connectivity Program) or very low cost ( From $10 to $30/month) for those not qualifying for ACP.( income levels just above ACP requirements)

Requirements for ACP : Household income: 1 pers/ household: 29,160/year, 2 people: 39,440/year, 4 people:60K. Higher threshold in Alaska and Hawaii. Must provide proof. or If you or anyone in your household receives any federal assistance.

• https://www.digitalinclusion.org/free-low-cost-internet-plans/ Relays the same information as above but also lists all the participating internet providers to compare prices for the low cost options.

• https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials

Free Lowcost Internet plus $150 Dell Laptop: If you don't want to wait much, when you qualify for ACP through them, you can then buy a Dell laptop for just $150. Dell is one of the best brands:)

4 - Reputable companies to start working remotely:

a) In Customer Service, Data Entry and Sales:

• On this site, go to the Jobs tab, type in customer service, and check the remote box. I realized a while ago that results don't mention Remote but if you click on a job offer, it will say remote or hybrid.

• Super reputable companies: Kelly, Teletech, Teleperformance, Sutherland, Alorica, Concentrix, Modsquad.

• Companies with No Interviews: Ominiintercations, Working Solutions, Fancy Hands: You sign up and pass a computer, internet, and customer service or internet search test either written or video recorded ( you can pause between questions)

b) In Artificial Intelligence Much remote work available in this area:

• Appen, Telus International, LiveOps, and WeLocalize. No experience needed. You sign up, pick a project, study the guides that go with the project, and pass an open-book quiz. No interviews either.

With all this, you should have plenty to start.

I hope this helped someone!!

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I'm telling you the truth...(Must Read Before 11pm.)

The number two(2), mistake we make in the job market is:

ABSORBING OTHER PEOPLE'S OPINIONS ABOUT YOU.

I'm sure you'll agree that, perhaps, more than 95% of the time we're absorbing the clean and/or unclean opinions of others through ...

• Words of uncensored mouths.
• Randomly sight-seeing events.
• Family chit-chats and chatters.
• Friendships, foes and fumbles.
• Television hearsays and media.

Like a wet soapy sponge, when we absorb the values, views, and obscured visions of others, this dampens our dreams.

Find value in yourself are, and your purpose in life. Then, everything else will eventually fall-in-place for you.

I Believe You Can...!

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I'm telling you the truth...(Must Read Without Failure.)

Someone once said, if you miss this point, you may have missed it all.

At some point in everyone's life, you need to reconstruct your act of kindness to bring about changes.

Here are five essential keys to keep in mind:

= Plan = Prepare = Propose = Present = Project

Then, bring your team onboard for the ground breaking event.

I Believe You Can...!

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I'm telling you the truth...(Must Read Before Bedtime.)

There's an unanimous decision between a cluster of birds and the eagle family. However, you must choose between the two

Now, the birds will do what other birds commonly do. As the saying goes... "birds of a feather flock together." Meaning, their results often remain the same.

No, when eagles leave the nest of life, they either fly or fall. When they choose to fly, instead they soar above all expectations that others can't bear.

Whatever you choose in life, your thoughts are the power and strength beneath your wings. It's your time to soar.

I Believe You Can...!

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Better than only asking questions, I prefer trying to offer SOLUTIONS**

Maybe you're over 50, you have a disability to which interviewers react wrongly, or you simply don't feel comfortable during interviews but you have great skills.

In my many years of recruiting, I prefer hiring based on skills rather than on Resumes and interviews. It’s more efficient and even faster. More companies are embracing this reality for high-skill jobs like software programming. But I came across a few lonesome heroes in customer service and related fields.

They offer work both Onsite and Remotely. Don't think No interviews means that you’ll just walk in and start working… there is still a selection process to qualify based principally on skills assessments.

1 - Fancy Hands:

• Remote virtual assistance. Easiest to get in but workflow is not regular for beginners.
• You do many different types of tasks. Ex: finding a fine gourmet Italian restaurant for x number of people at x date in x location, summarizing a long article or booking a flight.
• Steady workflow.
• Hiring Process: Sign up and take a ridiculously easy internet technical and research skills test. Ex: Difference between Google Doc and G Sheet, what is Photoshop or Canvas used for and find what process a Kentucky lawyer has to fulfill to practice law in the state of New York.
• Pay is per assignment and low.

2 - Omniintercations:

• Remote in traditional customer service over phone, email, chat.
• Hiring Process: Sign Up. Resume, PC tech scan. Typing speed (22 wpm). Choose project. Uses iCIMS video assessment process, meaning you answer online questions through a video recording. You can't rerecord but you can pause between questions. Very easy.
• Once accepted you have a 5 -10 min group chat for presentations and explaining the company. Ongoing training.

3 - Working Solutions

• Mostly Remote, some onsite. Traditional customer service, data entry, marketing, sales
• Hiring Process: Sign Up. Behavioral written questions. PC tech scan. Choose a project. 5 minute chat just to ensure you have the proper experience for the job.
• Evaluated Training; if you pay attention it's no problem, otherwise it gets very difficult. Once approved you start working.

4 - Modsquad:

• Remote cust service, social media moderation :
• Hiring Process: Resume + Written online questions (typical interview questions) It takes 4-6 weeks to get your results. If selected, you choose a project. 5-10 min individual chat where they ensure you have prior experience for the project type. They also explain about the company. International freelancer Opportunities.

5 - Mystery Shopper

• There are many legitimate companies and most of the time it's half online, half onsite.
• Best place to start is https://www.jobslinger.com/ They compile all MS companies and award an identity verification for users that allow you to get shops easier than non-verified shoppers.
• No interview but if you don't do the assignment it will disqualify you for a long time with that company. Payment is 30 days later.
• It is a very easy income stream if you sign up with many companies. I find it’s a much more realistic income source than surveys or focus groups where you have to do much pre-screening to land one 10 buck survey.

6 - Artificial Numbness Companies

• Appen, Telus International, LiveOps, and Welocalize.
• No experience required. Sign up, choose a project, study the guides attached to them, and pass an open book quiz.
• Tip: Avoid picking projects on their first pages: they are always filled, choose from pages 7-8 where no one goes… Many international opportunities also.

7 - Entry-level Data Entry and Administrative Assistant roles

• Many times these roles don't require any interview process. There are plenty here and on other job search sites

8 - UPS. Onsite and only for Package Handlers, Warehouse Workers and Personal Vehicle Drivers, no customer service but I think it's still very interesting to add here since they are pioneers in the No interview hiring for in-person jobs. https://www.jobs-ups.com/quick-hire .

Hope this was useful to some!

If anyone wants more details and tips on these companies, you can write below along with your $100 check😎✌

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I'm telling you truth...(Must Read Without Options.)

You can send 10, 20, 30 or 40 resumes for various job announcements next month, if you desire. Then, I would like to send you a $100 check for every positive job hiring response you receive.

I can say this with sheer confidence that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is present in how your resume is handled. It's not necessarily dangerous, it's just hard for people to understand how the mechanics works.

Submitting resumes to the wrong people will get you absolutely nowhere fast in life. Contact me with your next 10 announcements so I can share with you the (why yes) or (why not) for clarity.

Your choice, you choose, your change, you could...

I Believe You Can...!

For Job Related Questions Only! edalexx@gmail.com

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So many comments out there talking about how hard it is to even land an interview when being over 50…

So I want to add my grain of sand to the issue with some CONCRETE SOLUTION OPTIONS.

And it's so much more pleasant to accompany this read with the exceptional voice of unknown but genius American soprano https://youtu.be/2hsmoo97CVA

Problem 1: I’m over 50 and damn companies won't even consider my Resume!

SOLUTION: There is an NGO that certifies companies with explicit favorable hiring policies for those over 50. It’s crazy the number of people not knowing them. Here is their list:

https://www.agefriendly.org/jobs

Right from their home page you can see their list. You click on any company and you will see their open opportunities and very important also, their reviews from real employees and applicants. Some companies are better, are more strict with the age-friendly hiring policies than others. That's why it's important to see the reviews. Sample company: Work at Home Vintage Experts https://wahve.com/hire-a-wahve/ dedicated precisely to placing 50+ workers in remote jobs, primarily with Insurance companies.

Problem 2: I’m retired and I want an easy job now but due to my experience and/or degrees, I’m overqualified so no one wants to take me.

SOLUTION: From my many years of recruiting and applying, I would suggest to DUMB IT DOWN. Don't include your past managerial experience or degrees or keep it to a minimum. People are people with their stupidity included and many recruiters will feel threatened to hire someone that could eventually take their place…c'est la vie mes amis... Was it Marilyn that said “It takes a smart brunette to play a dumb blond?” same here but with age..

Problem 3 ( For those looking into companies not included in the list above) How can I hide my age in my Resume to get to the interview stage? Is it even worth it since they will see my age during the interview? Many companies have forms where they ask for graduation year etc.

SOLUTION

• Limit your work history to the last 10 years

• You spot a company you like but there is that damn form asking for graduation year. Skip that application page, go to the company’s website, and apply through their inner system or through a hiring manager email.

• Whenever such emails are not available, search who is the hiring manager through LinkedIn and find their email thru free business email finders: Yes, Everything has a SOLUTION** https://rocketreach.co, https://hunter.io/, https://anymailfinder.com/ There you send them your application under your terms😎

• You can also choose to go super straightforward and mention your age from the very first paragraph of a Cover Letter. Nothing better than putting the elephant in the room first ourselves!!

Problem 4: Rejection by the Automated Systems: Damn ATS

SOLUTION: I think it pays to repeat this one in every hiring topic,

• For those still not aware of this new player, many companies, especially large enough will use this automated system to preselect candidates. This “system” identifies keywords relevant to the job post and if you didn't use them or not enough times, you are out! Anyone read Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451? … I hate this because it takes away genuine talent and results in many false positives- people who do not have the right profile but who will copy paste the right keywords. There are other methods to cut time for big companies but it's another issue.
• So be Conscious**. And since we said concrete solutions, here are some tools to SAVE YOU AND PASS THROUGH ATS: You scan your resume through the system before sending it to employers. All free Natürlich: https://www.jobscan.co/, https://resumeworded.com/

Problem 5: I got to the interview level but I can't seem to tackle my age issue or overcome the expression on their faces.

SOLUTION: Companies that hire with NO INTERVIEWS:

• Omniintercations in customer service. Pass a cust service and basic tech skills test
• Fancy Hands in customer service, social media monitoring, and marketing. Easiest to get in but irregular flow of short-term projects att the beginning.
• Appen, Telus International, and Welocalize in Artifical Numbness. No experience required, you sign up, pick a project, study the guides attached to them, and pass an open book quiz.
• Working Solutions and Modsquad: cust service, data entry, marketing, translation: has a brief 5-10 min chat after a skills test.

There are more issues and therefore more solutions but this is already long enough. Hope I helped someone!!👍

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I'm telling you the truth...(Must Read Without Failure.)

FACTUAL... Perhaps, there are 14 life-changing principles you need to know. Therefore, let me mention four to strengthen your flight in life.

1. Some friendships may let you fall. (True friends won't permit that to happen.)

2. Many friendships can see you taking a dive in life. (True friends will tell you to spread your wings and fly.)

3. Strained friendships can carry an underlining objective. (True friends will call your name to exceed that objective.)

4. Stranded friendship can often keep you in-place. (True friends will encourage you to spread your wings and create new space.)

FAVOR... The Top 3 people you consistently associate with on a continuous basis can, influence your ability to fly or fall. So, choose your friends wisely in life.

I Believe You Can...!

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I'm telling you the truth...(Must Read Without Failure.)

Most people will miss this principle of truth because they are too strapped down from other people's opinions about themselves.

Don't let this happen to YOU!

A Visionary Leader knows, In order to win in the workplace or (At-Home) you must deploy five(5) unwavering initiatives...

1. Have the right people on your team.

2. Have diligent people sitting at the table.

3. Have confident people that can see the vision.

4. Have disciplined people supporting the mission.

5. Have trusted people who will work as a solid team.

Develop your team, and tomorrow speaks for itself.

I Believe You Can...!

For Job Related Questions Only! Edward Alexander edalexx@gmail.com

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I'm telling you the truth...(Must Read Without Fail.)

An old sentimental phrase with much value says... "His eye is on the sparrows."

If that is the case, then, truly, His eyes are definitely upon you too!

Always believe you can fly.

I Believe You Can...!

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