Qkids Work at Home Teaching ESL online

Amanda who is very active in our side hustle group has shared her experience with Qkids

So you're thinking about teaching ESL online? This blog will tell you about one of the most popular ESL companies online and answer some of your burning questions about ESL and this company in general.

I've been with Qkids for just about two years, and taught almost 2000 classes, so I can answer pretty much any question you can come up with. Hopefully this blog will help you decide if this job is the right fit for you.   You can sign up for qkids  with  Amanda here

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COMMUNICATION -

Let's start with the basics. Qkids is great about keeping employees in the loop. There is a Facebook group where they often post polls, they will send out emails asking for feedback, and even send us surveys in our app so that we can give feedback on upcoming or recent changes. They are typically very reliable at responding, even during class. So if you have an urgent need (a child misbehaving, a muted student, or you need to leave class for some reason), you can communicate easily with them during class. This may seem like something small, but it is a relief when you're in class to know that someone on the other end has your back. Trust me when I say the communication is lacking with many other companies.

CLASS MATERIAL 

 Don't worry, you are not responsible for creating lesson plans! Qkids has a complete curriculum set for you, from Phonics on up! They even have "starter" lessons which focus on colors, animals, and other beginner words. As you teach a lesson, you are clicking through pages of the curriculum. There are activities on every slide which are either self-explanatory, or you follow the instructions on the sidebar. You can extend a particular activity if you feel like the students need more practice. Qkids has overviews of all the games and activities you will come across so you can see exactly how to teach them to the students!

SCHEDULING 

One of the great things about Qkids is that parents do not schedule classes with you. That may sound like a downside to you, but this puts all teachers on an even playing field, whether you've been with the company for two weeks or two years. You need to open up "slots" that you are available to teach. Qkids requires you to open up a minimum of 12 slots per week. They will add classes to your schedule based on your availability. But no worries - if they give you a class and you happen to be busy during that time frame, you can cancel that class five hours or more before class time with no repercussions. If you have to cancel at the last minute, you will lose your bonus for the week (See PAYMENT) but this is a much more lenient cancellation policy than other ESL companies. Also, if you go into a class and no student comes within ten minutes, you can leave the classroom and you will still receive a full payment for that class! Many other ESL companies do not have a no-show policy like this.

PAYMENT 

 Each 30-minute class will pay you $8 as a base payment. If you teach 15 or more classes in a one-week time frame, you get a $1 bonus per class you successfully taught. Parents of students can also evaluate you at the end of the class, from one to five stars. For every class during the week for which you have four and five star evaluations, you get another $1 bonus. Therefore, the potential is there to earn $10 per 30-minute class.

STANDBYS 

Sometimes you will be scheduled for a "standby" class. This means you are the alternate teacher in case the regular teacher misses class for some reason.  For a standby class, you log into the portal three minutes before class and stay until three minutes after class starts. If the standby doesn't "convert" (change into a class), you are free to leave the portal and you will be paid $4 for your time.

REQUIREMENTS 

 What are the main requirements needed to be hired? At a minimum, you need to be eligible to work in the USA or Canada. You need a bachelors degree (in any area of study), and you need EITHER a teaching license OR a TESOL/TEFL certificate. Those certificates are not difficult to acquire and they will allow you to work on it as you are working on your interviews. You also need a computer with an internal or external webcam, a headset with a microphone, and a stable internet connection (Ethernet preferred). Technically your computer should have a minimum upload speed of 2 Mbps and a minimum download speed of 4 Mbps.

EXPECTATIONS WHEN BEING HIRED 

 First, you will apply online. You'll send them your resume and availability, a screenshot of your internet speed, and a 1-2 minute video of your introduction. In that video, introduce yourself, tell where you live, your educational background, any experience working with kids or teaching, and then read or tell a short children's story.

Within three business days you will hear back from Qkids. If they are not hiring at the moment, they will reach out to you again when they are hiring, or you can wait a few weeks and try again. 

Once you've passed that video process, they will ask you to do a demo interview. You will have to study the Qkids lessons beforehand and be able to show in this demo how to control sound, contact tech support during a class, and use the buttons available to teachers during class.

After you've passed this demo interview, you'll schedule a second interview. In this one, you will teach an adult interviewer as if they are a student in class. You'll have access to the class beforehand so you can be familiar with it!

That's it! If you pass the second demo interview, you will begin teaching in a trial period. You will teach 2-5 classes to students and get feedback from parents. Based on their feedback, you will be fully hired by Qkids!

WHAT HOURS WILL I TEACH? 

This, again, is somewhat up to you, but the usual hours are 5:50am to 9:00am EST and 8:30pm to 12:20am, seven days a week. These are summer hours and are subject to change. When applying, make sure to ask them what hours are available so you'll know which hours you can teach.

THAT'S IT!  

Congratulations, you made it through the entire blog post! If you have any questions I didn't answer in this post, feel free to comment here and I'll answer them as soon as possible. 

I've worked for many online ESL companies (including the big well known ones). Qkids is hands down the best.

Here is some additional reviews from Glassdoor 

Immediate bookings

Good pay

Really laid back cancellation policy (you just request off in the app)

No props or outside rewards needed

No need to write feedback

Honestly, too many to name.

-Perfect for stay at home parents, college students, or anyone who loves teaching

-Mutual respect between the company and their teachers.

-RESOURCES. When you're hired, the platform is filled to the brim with resources for you to explore.

-The Coaching and CC teams are friendly and so ready to help.

-Their constructive criticism is incredibly useful.

-The platform is engaging

-The students are the sweetest

-The smartphone app that holds your teaching schedule, payment info, and communication channels with your coach and CC teams.

-Flexible "request off" policy

-Supportive FB groups for teachers

-Base pay of $16 per hour, with bonuses can be up to $20 per hour, which is a little less than other companies.

-The hours are early and late in the day, especially during summer and winter hours, which can be a little intense.

- Flexible hours (you choose when you can teach)

- Good pay (about $18 an hour)

- Great support to help you succeed as a teacher

- Don't have to work too many hours

- Have to wake up really early (5am)

- Sometimes its hard to get students involved

- You have to have a space where it is quiet and no one will bother you while you teach, but also a place where you won't wake up others when you teach

- You only get paid at the end of the month

Q. How do people practice the Qkids format in order to be prepared for the interview?

A. This is a great question. Qkids sets up a demo classroom that you can enter before the interview and practice clicking around in it. Plus, they will give you some written instructions with pictures to help you out. This is great - I applied for another company and you weren't allowed to see the classroom until you went in, and you were expected to teach the lesson right away to your interviewer. Needless to say, it was really nervewracking!

Q. Does age matter? Or how long you have been teaching?

A. Absolutely not! There are teachers who have just graduated college with no classroom experience, and there are teachers who are in their 60s and have 30+ years in a classroom. Of course, there are even teachers in their 60s who have never even stepped foot in a classroom! Lots of variety. The main criteria for being hired is - can you effectively keep the attention of the children and keep them excited about class? Can you praise them and encourage them as they are learning the material?

It would be wonderful if you would use my referral code when you're signing up. I do get a referral fee when you get hired, and if you will email me at amanda.talbert@gmail.com when you get hired, I will split that referral fee with you! I'm happy to help you through the interview process as well! Good luck!

Flexible 1099 Work at Home Jobs 2024

You can make your own schedule with these 1099r  independent contractor jobs.   1099 jobs don't take taxes out so you will need to pay your taxes yourself.  I recommend taking 25-30% out, put in a saving account. You also want to contact a tax person as well. 

If you got little ones these are great to work around your family's schedule.  Work late nights when you spouse at home to keep an eye on the kids.    

I also recommend these companies to people who are looking for 2nd job these side hustles are typically flexible enough so you might not get burnt out 

I know for me flexibility has been absolutely essential as I raised my family.  And as the kids get older, they sometimes need you even more.  

Apply don't get stuck will this work for me or won't it.  I see many folks in our group not even taking the first step. Months later they are asking the same questions I need a work at home job around my schedule, I'm living paycheck to paycheck  and when I asked what have them applied for their reply  nothing.      TAKE ACTION 

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 Fancy Hands - Virtual Assistants

We're currently hiring people to work as assistants for thousands of very discerning users of this site. If you have fast internet connection and the ability to use common websites and software, this could be a lot of fun. We're looking for smart people who want to help build a great company and get paid. Keep reading if you're interested. Are you good on the phone and great at internet research? This could be the perfect position for you. 

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 Omni Interactions - Customer Service Phone & Email Support

Set your own hours, work from home, make $14-16/hour & try something new - our top paying projects pay $17/hour! As a 1099 gig worker, you run your own business, write your own schedule (set your own hours!), and make as much or little as you want! Take control of your work by working from home on the Omni platform. Leave the 9 to 5 & join the gig economy!  As a gig worker with Omni, you are self-employed. You may have heard about other gig companies, but we're different. How? It’s simple: We pay for available time! No more wasting time hoping you get a call, or not being paid for anything other than talk time. Working on the Omni platform, you will ACTUALLY make $14-16/hour GUARANTEED!  Make sure you search the Omni Interaction site as they have many type of customer service positions available 

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Set your own schedule  There’s no office and no boss. You choose your own schedule based on what works for you.

Make great money  Since you choose when you want to work, you have the freedom to earn as much as you need.

Do the things you love  Work from home. Skip the commute. Get all the flexibility. Spend more time doing the things you love.

Alorica - At Home Reps- Part-Time

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Download their app via Playstore or Google Play 

Daily pay on certain projects or every other day pay...depends on your project

Some projects Pay Rates: $10-$15. 

Make up to $120 a day or more

You have to sign up for shifts.

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Opportunities

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As an Independent Contractor Agent, you can:

Set your own schedule to work around your life.

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of being your own boss.

Work from home or any quiet place.

Our Clients look for people who are comfortable:

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Best Tips & Tricks for Selling on Facebook Marketplace

When you’re getting out of debt, Dave says to sell so much stuff the kids think they’re next! But how do you make sure you’re getting the most you can for your stuff?

We asked our friends on the side hustle group for their best tips on Facebook Marketplace 

Here is a round up some of the ideas 

Tara:  I have been selling things since April on Marketplace, porch pick up and payment via PayPal etc and have sold so much with it all being no contact I've actually sold more now then I have in the past.

 Madison  A really good description, measurements, good pictures, make sure the lighting is nice & area is cleaned up.

Jessica  Good picture with proper lighting, good description, proper measurements/sizes and fast response time. Make sure the background is muted and not busy

Jason  Do Garage sale pricing. pricing it right

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Amy  Higher ticket items (like electronics) where you'll actually get a couple hundred bucks, up the price you want by $25 because almost everyone will try talk you down so in the end you still get what you want. I've done this multiple times and have scored "higher" a few times when there was no negotiation on their end

Kelly L Good Description and Price. I am selling my side hustle crafts/tumblers and things around the house since we just moved we are updating a lot of our stuff and getting rid of the old

Kelly P  Good photos with quality lighting. Dimensions/measurements. Smoke free or pet free home or smoke/pet home. If something is new in packaging, I’ll usually list it for 50-75% of the original price. If it’s used, usually around 25-50% of the original price. Some people want to try to sell gently used items for full retail value and I’m like...why?

I sell a lot of new in box items that I score from various sources and that pricing system has not let me down yet. I could prove higher and sit on the merchandise but I usually price it to move.

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 Andrea Great photos in a clean space.
I like to find little wood things that don't take too much time to refinish and flip them for big profits.

Andrea  Don’t take pictures with your nasty toes in the bottom of the picture! 🤢 I seriously just scroll right past those

 I’be never sold but I often look/ have bought. Nothing more annoying than a very vague listing with no measurements asking a new price for an used item. Or to find out it’s already been sold 🤦‍♀️ If I wanted/could pay full price I wouldn’t be looking on marketplace 🤣 I don’t expect it for free, but why would I spend new price when I could also get a new item too 😆

 Group like items together especially clothing. I put 3 sweatshirts together same size etc. super easy to sell and worthwhile meeting up then  Make sure you check out Oshkosh and Carter baby & kids clothing  clearance either online in person. I also will check out kohls as well! Remember to bundle.

  I love marketplace. I’ve made $2k in the past two months just listing stuff we don’t want. I just sit it outside and they leave the money wherever I tell them. SO easy. I’ll never have another actual garage sale. 😂

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How to start an Amazon FBA reseller business with $100

Nathan and his wife Alysha got started with Amazon FBA reseller business a few years ago! Nathan has been very active in our facebook group answering questions etc

3 years ago, my wife and I had tons of student loans and a fair bit of debt. We were both teachers in Florida where they don't get raises... so we didn't see any light at the end of the tunnel. I started looking into other legitimate businesses I could start and run in my spare time when I read an article about reselling stuff on Amazon. My wife wasn't too keen on it, so I only took $100 and we agreed to not spend any more on trying it out.

I took $100 + some old books from our shelves and started trying to flip things on Amazon's platform. I would buy a light bulb for $1 on clearance and sell it for $12 on Amazon. It BLEW MY MIND how quickly I could double my money just flipping clearance stuff from around town.

It was at this point that our goal changed. I personally knew that this had huge potential and could be a full time business that would allow my wife and I to adopt a family and stay home full time with our kids...

I decided that I wasn't going to pay myself for the first year and instead I reinvested 100% of the profits back into the business to snowball it. Starting with $100 we sold a total of ~$180,000 in our first year with about 30% net profit.

We were growing the business by almost 20% every single month...

Here we are 3.5 years later... We are SEVEN figure sellers on Amazon today, we both quit are day jobs, we are financially free, we adopted 2 beautiful kids from foster care, and we are able to stay home and enjoy our kids childhood with them instead of working all day and missing all the little moments :)

Check out  Jessica of the Selling  Family success with Amazon FBA 

--- FAQ about selling on Amazon ---

 - How do you get set up as a seller?

Sellercentral.amazon.com

- How does it work? You buy an item that you know is profitable. 

You list the item on Amazon. You ship your item to Amazon (FBA) or you ship it direct to customer (FBM). Once the item sells Amazon pays you your money (minus their cut which is about 30%)

- What do you sell? 

Everything. If it exists in a store... someone bought it cheaper from point A and is selling it to you and point B.


- Where can I find good deals?

 Everywhere. The easiest places to start are used books, clothing, and clearance isles in big box stores.  For kids clothing Oshkosh and Carter baby & kids clothing  have great clearance 

- Taxes? 

Yes we pay those :)  Amazon sends 1099 if over 20k in sales  Heres a Amazon tax video we did that may help explain some things: https://youtu.be/pCTWcG0g5RE 

- How do I know if an item sells? 

The Amazon seller app will show you reviews and sales rank. This is an indication of how fast something will sell.

You can also check out top sellers here 

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- How do you know if it's profitable? 

Again in the Amazon seller app you can see the estimated fees and just do some simple math (Buy cost + fees & ; Avg sale price)

- How many hours per week do you spend purchasing the items to resell?  Is it just you and your wife shopping? How many hours per week packaging/shipping items?


This drastically changes depending on our needs and where we were at in our business...
At the start I was probably working 30-40 hours a week (on top of my main teaching job) just on Amazon. The goal was to build an empire so we could quit... so I was highly motivated.
Currently I work maybe 10-15 hours a week because we have systems in place for nearly everything and have outsourced a lot.

It's pretty much just me shopping, though on rare occasion I'll hire some help if I'm dropping 10k+ at a single store on a single purchase.


Do you think you have better success living by large cities with a larger selection of places to find deals?

No. Big cities of more store + more sellers. Small cities have less stores but no sellers.

It's pretty even across the board.


- Are you mainly looking at clearance items?

I look at everything... Though clearance is a good place to start

How do you know what to sell? Do you just go to stores and find clearance items?

I scan the items with the amazon seller app and it tells me data like: Avg sale price, sales velocity, reviews, fees, etc...


- Have you found there to be any restrictions on reselling certain store brands via Amazon at all (ex Disney store, exclusive Target brands, etc)? For the 30% you factor in to Amazon, does that include shipping costs or do you factor that in separate?

Yes there are lots of restrictions when you are first starting. I recommend to start with books and clothing.  Shipping is roughly .50/lbs

I thought clothing was one of the restricted categories at first? Also- I know in another post you shared that selling bras are very profitable for you. Do all sizes sell equally as well or are you always left with unsold sizes?

Clothing is not restricted for anyone.

All sizes and styles are fine. There is more demand for white/blacks... but also more sellers of those... and they are easy to find in stores. The Pink tiger stripe 54FF cup is hard to find in store... so that person goes online to buy.

What impact have you seen on your business due to the pandemic?

 It's exploded. Nearly everyone is ordering everything online instead of going in store


Do you have to take pictures of all of your items or do you use the pictures from similar listings of the same item?

Nope. It doesn't work like that on Amazon. There aren't really multiple listings for the same item. 1 listing, 1 item, multiple sellers all stocking that same shelf


Do you find things sell better if you send them to amazon verses shipping them out yourself?

yes. Very much so.  It gets the "Shipped via Amazon Prime" badge.

Why do you pick Amazon over ebay? Or do you use both? I've been selling on eBay for 15 years but just on the side.

 Waaaaay more scalable.

 How do you deal with returns? Do you have a lot of returns?

I  mostly let Amazon deal with the returns so it's not too bad.

How many of each item do you need to send to amazon? Would they rather have 5 of the same thing or 50? Also what price point do your items need to sell for to make money? (On eBay I have to sell items for $15 with free shipping for it to be profitable)

Desiree all depends on the demand, supply & demand. The sales rank and how many sellers that are on a particular item will help you make that decision. I’d definitely recommend watching the  videos on YouTube below ,it  breaks everything down!


Do you have a lot of product sitting at your house or does everything just get shipped to the Amazon warehouse once you have enough to fill a box? Space is a hot commodity here with 3 kids and there’s no way we could store the items waiting to sell.

You will want to send to amazon warehouse as quick as possible


Make sure you check their Hustlebuddies group for more tips and trick! 

How Nathan and his wife got started

 How to start an Amazon FBA reseller business with $100 

How to Get your Life & Health Insurance for Work at Home Jobs

If you are looking for a good solid work at home job  selling life  and/health insurance is a good earning opportunity.    There are many telesales opportunities selling insurance including Assurance, Liveops, TTEC, Tranzact, Sutherland and more.    

Here is a step by step guide 

Having helped many agents get their license, these are the steps that most quickly get future agents licensed so that they can start helping clients and making money.

Once you have checked your state’s specific requirements for licensing, these are the general steps to follow.

Step 1 – Check with your state's governing body that oversees insurance agent licensing (i.e. Department of Financial Services or Department of Insurance) for exact licensing requirements and procedures.  You can google Your State Department of Insurance and it will bring up the insurance page.  Each state has different qualifications to successfully earn insurance licenses, but the most common first stage is preparing for the state’s examination.

Step 2 – Register for a state approved pre-licensing course.  Kaplan is highly recommended  for their  pre-license education products and courses

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Understanding that the insurance exam is a proctored, multiple-choice exam can inform your study habits. The proctored nature of this exam means an individual is present while you take the assessment, either in person or monitoring via a computer. This ensures there are no additional aids used during the duration of the exam.

Most of the familiar study habits will help you prepare for a multiple-choice exam like the life and health  insurance exam. Allow for the amount of time you know you need to fully understand the material. Recognizing the correct answer against other information requires a certain level of familiarity with the content.

Understanding your testing provider ahead of the exam is also helpful. They are often usually third-party companies that are cleared by your state’s insurance commissioner to administer the test.

Last, but not least, become familiar with your state’s outlines. Some states update frequently, annually, or less, so it is important to know exactly what information your state has provided on your exam.

Step 3– Schedule your exam.- prelicensing course will have this information 

Step 4 – Apply for your license with the state agency that oversees licensing.

Step 5 – Take and pass your exam.

ModSquad Work at Home Online Moderator

Modsquad is a company that constantly contract work from home personnel to work in online moderation since 2007. 

Here is what ModSquad does  We've all called or chatted with customer support, posted to a brand on social or joined an online community. Think about the best experience you had with an agent, community manager or moderator. We do that, and we do it for the world's coolest brands.

Modsquad’s customer base extends across big brand such as the NFL, Warner Bros, and Showtime. If you are interesting in working as an Online Moderator, then you should consider applying with Modsquad.

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“Mods are pros in digital engagement: moderating forums, chatting with customers, managing communities, and buzzing in social media. As a Mod in our network, you can work from any private location with secure high-speed internet access. You’ll select your projects based on YOUR passions – and schedule when YOU want to deliver.

As a Mod in our network, you’ll have the freedom and flexibility of working from any private location, when you want to work.

Control your own journey by being in charge of your own business, selecting your own digital engagement projects.

Get experience working with some of the coolest brands in the world, from gaming to e-commerce to entertainment.

Keep your day job! Our network is teeming with moonlighters, plus enterprising stay-at-home parents, students and retirees.

Our Mods are passionate and absolutely love working with us. Join the movement!

Who are the Mods?

The Mods are a talented network of independent professionals who bring skills, finesse and experience to help companies and organizations engage their audiences across all digital channels, like forums, helpdesks, games, virtual worlds, email, VoIP, live chat and social media. From content moderation to customer support and community management to social media services, the Mods do it all, and more.

Do you have an awesome video describing what you guys do?

Yes! It’s on the first page of our website and here.

What is the opportunity for me?

ModSquad offers a freelance business opportunity. As a Mod, you’ll perform all your digital engagement services as an independent contractor. You have the freedom to choose the projects and the schedule that works best for you.



How do I get started becoming a Mod?

It’s easy. If you haven’t already, click on Join the Mods on our home page and complete the network application form. Once you submit that form, you’ll receive an email acknowledging receipt, usually within 72 hours.  We may have a project that’s an immediate fit, but more likely, it will take some time for us to match you up with a project – and sometimes we never find a match.  Rest assured our managers are constantly reviewing our Mod network when there’s available work on their projects.

What do I need to join the network?

You’ll need an updated resume/CV, and, certainly, passion and enthusiasm for digital engagement. Want to know more about us before you apply? Check out our services, view samples of our work, subscribe to our blog and chat with us on social.

What is required from a technical or business setup to be a Mod?

For starters, you’ll need a computer, secure internet access and a workspace that is private, secure and noiseless. Then each project has specific requirements for skills and equipment. There are no surprises; we share project-specific requirements in advance of Mods’ choosing the project.

How do you determine if there is a fit or not in the Mod network?

It comes down to current client opportunities that fit with your skills, experience and passions. We’re always bringing on new clients and our work is constantly changing. There is no such thing as a cookie-cutter Mod.

Can Mods work for other companies?

Of course! As a Mod, you operate your own business and ModSquad is not a jealous client. You can offer your services to as many other clients as you like, and we encourage you to do so.

If you don’t have work for me now, can I still apply later?

Definitely. Better yet, we keep your information on file in the network, and as new projects come up, we will reach out to you to see if you are interested. Also, we are constantly providing updates and new information. We encourage folks to keep up on the latest by subscribing to our blog, joining us on social (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)

Are all Mods independent contractors?

Yes. From the beginning in 2007, we designed our work-at-home, independent contractor model after the early pioneers in our industry. We know flexibility and access is a win-win for Mods and our clients, and we believe it truly represents the future of work.

Where do Mods work?

As a Mod, pardon the expression, you’ll work where you’re at. You can work from home or a designated office space that you own or lease. In fact, as a contractor, you can work from any location that is private, secure and noiseless, and meets the special requirements for any particular opportunity you select. ModSquad does not provide any equipment or office space for Mods. Fun fact: Since its inception, ModSquad has been a distributed-by-design company, and most of our executives and employees work remotely. As a result, the company’s approach to communications and collaboration is and always has been with a flexible location mindset. #ModsNotCubes.

Doesn’t ModSquad have physical offices? Who works there?

Yes, we have brick and mortar locations in the U.S. and Europe, plus a partner operation in the Philippines. Some locations are solely for business operations, like marketing and sales functions. Others are operation centers for particular clients that have additional onsite, security, or other requirements.

Who sets my schedule as a Mod?

You set your schedule. Our automated system typically releases each project’s client schedules in advance on a monthly basis, and you’ll be given the chance to select what works for you.

How much can I make as a Mod?

It generally depends on the market’s demand for your experience and skills, how much you’re able to work, and how well you perform. As you can imagine, Mods with hard-to-find native language abilities or mad tech skills can demand higher hourly rates. Your revenue is completely dependent on your schedule, performance and the type of projects on which you choose to work. The payment structure varies from client to client due to length of project, skillset desired and services needed.

Once I join the network, how long will it take to start work?

We try our best to get new Mods working ASAP, but it’s not always possible. It all depends on a few factors:

Matching on an active project that’s right for you.
The time it takes for you to complete a contractor agreement and pass a background check.
Any client preparation or orientations necessary to get you and the project up and running.
If I have been a Mod in the past, do I have to go through the same application and activation process, in the future?

It depends on how long ago it was since you were an active Mod. We are constantly reaching out to the Mods who have been inactive to gauge their current interest in contracting, especially when suitable opportunities arise. For those who “opt-out” or are non-responsive, we’ll de-activate them from the active network and they’ll need to re-join us when they’re ready.


Apply now for the ModSquad 

Mod Squad will also post for specific jobs 

Current top opportunity include tech support for a multi player game, 

ModSquad has partnered with multiple top tier brands/clients across the globe and we need the best of the best in Social Media Engagement and Consumer Relations! 

 

Do you have a Social Media Engagement and Consumer Relations background?

Do you enjoy work-from-home and flexible schedules?

ModSquad is seeking Mod Contractors to join our network!

 

If you want the chance to work gigs on the coolest of client projects... then ModSquad is the place for you!! Our clients are strictly Top Tier whose product offerings and services are hip, contemporary and very current. You will instantly know who they are and very likely use them yourselves. Their customers expect the best service and support and that's where we come in.

Looking for More Online Moderating Jobs?
Check out FlexJobs. This is a membership site with tons of hand-screened job leads from reputable companies. No scams or ads. You can go here to see which online moderating jobs FlexJobs has up right now.

Medicare Insurance Sale Leader Jobs at Assurance

 Are you one of the elite Medicare sales professionals in America? 💰 💵

ASSURANCE, the multi-billion-dollar insurance distribution platform owned by Prudential, has created a unique Medicare “Pod Leader” opportunity for you to lead a team of agents.

We are limiting the Medicare Pod Leader opportunity to less than the top-5% of agents on the ASSURANCE platform. 👩🏻‍💻👨🏿‍💻

Take advantage of:
• 100% remote work; you log in when you’re ready to sell. 🏠
• Assurance pays both commissions and bonuses. There are no caps on how much you can make 💰 💵
• Free calls via inbound shoppers generated from ASSURANCE-owned and operated websites 💼
• Access to our proprietary billion-dollar software platform at no cost to you 👩🏻‍💻
• Contracts with leading national carriers such as UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Humana⚜️


Pod leader qualifications
Have successfully sold through at least one Medicare Advantage AEP & OEP.
2020 AHIP Certification.
Be actively licensed in a minimum of 10 states.
Ready to advance their career through recruiting and training, and be committed to team building and mentorship.


Apply now to become a Medicare Pod Leader and start your application 📅⏰

Dont have your insurance license Assurance also hires phone guides as well 

Save your seat. Limited spaces.

Before AEP

$50 for every licensed agent who signs up.

$10 additional for every active state Medicare license an agent has.

$75 for each carrier agent has RTS status with.

$100 per agent that completes training.

During AEP

$150 for each agent’s first sale.

10% override on every agent payout.

Great commissions on all direct sales you make.

$10 per agent that attends your weekly Pod Call.

Weekly bonus based on Pod conversion.

After AEP

10% override on every OEP agent payout.

10% override on every MedSup agent payout.

Great commissions on all direct sales you make.

Continue to lead your pod. Remember — the more they sell, the more you all earn.

A Pod leader who recruits a team of 20 agents

How to be prepared for a work at home job interview

How should you be prepared for your remote work at home  interview. You will be expected to be on camera these days. It maybe zoom, microsoft teams, skype.  

Do this  

1. Be dressed professionally, with your hair done.
2. You should make sure your desk and background is free of clutter
3. You should make sure there is no background noise even if you're interview for a job that allows it. Your kids need to be out of the room.  Make sure that there are no tv sounds
4. You should make sure you're ready for the interview by researching the company and having questions prepared
5. You should use the STAR method IF you feel that you will be too nervous or required.
6. You should research the company on glassdoor  or indeed as often those that have worked in the past will tell you exactly what the interview was like and what questions were asked.
7. Make sure that you login atleast 5 minutes early.  Make sure if you need to download any software 

What is the STAR METHOD

STAR is an acronym that stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result.

First things first, let’s discuss behavioral questions. 

These questions inquire about situations and problems faced at work and help the interviewer understand how you handle them. 

Behavioral questions always require you to tell a story of how you faced a specific situation at work, and how you dealt with it.

Questions like:

Tell me about a time when you were faced with a challenging situation. ...

Do you usually set goals at work? ...

Give me an example of a time you made a mistake at work.

Have you ever faced conflict with a coworker? ...

Tell me about a time when you handled the pressure well.

And that’s where the STAR method comes in!

STAR is an acronym that stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. 

Remember, your interviewer is just a person like you; they're not scary. Try to make a connection with them so that you have a good rapport.

You got this .

Lionbridge Work at home search engine evaluator jobs

Lionbridge is a global localization company that has what it terms internet assessor jobs as well as several other similar jobs in its crowdsourcing division. The company uses thousands of work-at-home independent contractors for specific work.  I have worked in the past personally for them as a ad  internet rater.   I goofed and didnt work enough for them and they terminated me.   They wanted 20 hours a week and I had too much going on my plate.  Pay was good and they paid on time!  



Here are some of their job  that they bring on at home workers  for 

Internet assessors who evaluate results of a web search
Social media search consultants who express opinions on the quality of content
Internet judges, which are similar to internet assessors
Online maps specialist who evaluate and improve online mapping software


Openings are listed on the company website, and applicants take an online assessment to demonstrate their ability to perform the required services.


You can learn more about each position by visiting Lionbridge's work from home jobs page. You will notice that some of the positions only want people who speak a certain language, so look for that before you apply.

Here are some reviews just postive and some not so postive! But what works for you might not work for someone else! 

-Work from home-You choose when you work-It's easy to log time worked
Overall I love this job! I love the flexibility, and being able to work from home. The tasks are really straight forward and if it weren't for the cons like inconsistent work   it would be a 5 star job for sure.

ModSquad Work at Home Online Moderator

They offer bonuses sometimesThe pay rate is good ($14 an hour for my position)Sometimes you will get extra hours added to your weeks (from 20 hrs to 24)Lack of communication from managementSometimes there won't be enough tasks to get the full 20 hours a weekCommunicate better or maybe set up a phone number specifically for remote workers who need help or have questions because sometimes it takes a while to hear back through email.

 I worked at Lionbridge part-time for more than a yearEasy way to make side money, low expectationsNo room for growth and inflexible guidelinesOffer a promotion pathway for more driven and serious raters

How to Make Money with Your Own Printable Shop

Do you have a graphic design background and looking to make some extra money. You should consider selling printables   on Etsy as well as on your own website.  

Printables are digital products that customers can download and print at home. Examples include grocery shopping checklists, gift tags, candy bar wrappers, printable quotes for wall art, and patterns.

There are many different ways to create printables, but I find the easiest way is by using software like Canva or PicMonkey. Another popular way is via Microsoft Word if you are good with graphics. 

We believe they are a great side hustle for busy people because you create them once and an unlimited number of customers can download. You don't have to worry about shipping them!


How much should I sell printables on Etsy for?
Pricing is really dependent on each seller. There is no right or wrong answer. Find a price that you’re comfortable with that you think is fair for both you the seller, and your future customers! Pricing low might guarantee more sales, but pricing higher isn’t bad either – if it took a lot of work and is unique, don’t undervalue yourself!

Side Hustlers Income Reports 

3 Important Steps To Sell Printables On Etsy

1. Upload to your shop.
Once you’ve set up your Etsy shop, upload your printable to a listing for the price you’ve chosen. Be sure to use nice, well-lit images and for printables, you may want to look into framing them to make them stand out or have a nice background to make your picture stand out from the rest.


2. Make sure to give accurate, detailed descriptions of your product.
This helps you rank high in searches and generate some sales. Include things like color, size, purpose (is it a planner, invitation, etc.?) so that people can find your product easier.

3. Market, market, market.
Pinterest is a great way to market your products, especially on Etsy. Pinterest is a very visual platform and having beautiful pictures of your product in pins is a great way to get some clicks to your shop and products that will hopefully convert into sales! Word of mouth is great too! Tell friends, family, and it’s a good idea to whip up some business cards for your Etsy shop that you can hand out to people you meet if it comes up in conversation. Your local facebook groups can be a good market as well. 

Non phone work at home option

Check out this video to learn more about how to sell printables on Etsy:

Another option is doing printable budget templetes not only thru etsy but thru other digital download providers like gumroad.  We saw this recent article on msn about Jason a 21 yr college grad that starting creating templates here are some of this tips

I dive deeper into learning the different features in Notion by watching tons of free videos on YouTube.

I created a Notion page to keep track of my personal finances as my first project.

After, I took to Notion communities on Facebook, Reddit and Discord to share a screenshot of my setup.

It felt great to share my setup with the community, and I learn a lot more about Notion building the pages from scratch.

If you want to learn a new skill, start building projects.

You would create journal pages, goal trackers, meal planners,  habit trackers or even budgeting spreadsheet.  Most of the ideas are under $20