Timeline

1970s Computer engineers in the U.S. worked on a project to link their computers together using telecommunication technology. This connection of computers became known as ARPANET which later became known as INTERNET. Late 80s to early 90s Marks the start of TELECOMMUTING After more than a decade this computer application became widespread. Emails, world wide web, and the development of low cost technologies like ADSL fast Ethernet networks increased the wide use of computer networking to businesses and individuals thus the start of working remotely. Employees are called Nomad workers or Web Commuters

Mid 1990 -Many jobs in industries like those of accounting, finance, writing & content, graphic design and many businesses have embraced the idea and use of telecommuting or teleworking in the discharge of their roles, many employees now work from home and distant places. Outsourcing and Ofshoring of jobs started. Late 1990 Marks the emergence of Homesourcing or Homeshoring a combination of Outsourcing and Telecommuting The transfer of service industry employment from offices to home-based employees with appropriate telephone and Internet facilities or what we now call Homebased Online Jobs

Global Players Online Outsourcing & Homeshoring Companies

Name Home-Country
Numbers of employment providers 341,143 336,574 212,334 1,440,048 306,290

Elance Guru Odesk Freelancer.com V worker

United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America United States of America

Common Jobs

Telemarketing Telecommunications management Sales Insurance adjusting and sales Travel agency functions Marketing research, Software writing and various types of engineering. Graphic design and digital art Virtual Assistants Executive assistants Customer Service for all types of industries via chat, email or voice

Job Qualification
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Proficient in oral and written English communication Fast thinker. Able to process large amount of information in a short span of time Should have swift decision making skills Should be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications Should be knowledgeable on the fields and types of inquiries of customers. Should be patient, focused and diligent.

Tools of the Trade

Desktop or Laptop Computer preferably with the

fastest processor available Up to date Software applications OS, browsers and internet tools. Fast, reliable Internet connection no lower than 1mbps Headset

Advantages and Disadvantages

Paid by the hour or by project Flexible working hours (work only when you want to) Perks and milestone bonuses (usually given for long term
employment)

Unlimited employment opportunity (get 10 projects at the same

time)

Zero travel , clothing and meal expense .

------------------------------------------------------------------ No government entitlements like SSS or Philhealth. No holiday pay or 13th month pay Most placements has no career path.