Research Assistant

Research Assistant (Telecommute - Anywhere)
Date: 2009-10-13, 3:29PM MDT
Reply to: korynn@studiob.com [Errors when replying to ads?]

Studio B, the leading content marketing and literary agency, is looking for highly-motivated college students with research and computer science experience to assist with internet research for our recruiting department.

We are interested in working with individuals who can dedicate a few hours each week to handling research requests. This is a great opportunity for students with a flexible schedule, who have a broad knowledge of technology areas and internet search experience. Candidates for this opportunity should be Google-savvy, and have the availability for short turn-around research. Guidelines and search tips will be provided.

Responsibilities include:
- Using internet searches to identify candidates for recruiting requests
- Collection of contact information, resumes, blogs, and forums

Previous research experience is a plus.

Applicants should be highly-organized, possess excellent computer skills, have a general understanding of various technologies, and be able to work effectively under minimal supervision. Studio B operates as a virtual company and is seeking someone who is comfortable with a telecommuting position. This is a contract position for students or individuals with a flexible schedule. For more information about Studio B, visit our website at http://www.studiob.com.

Interested applicants should e-mail your resume and cover letter to Korynn Stark at Korynn@studiob.com.

* Location: Telecommute - Anywhere
* Compensation: $8.00 per hour
* Telecommuting is ok.
* This is a part-time job.
* This is a contract job.
* OK to highlight this job opening for persons with disabilities
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.



PostingID: 1420066574

Virtual Assistant

Virtual Assistant - Hair Care Company (none)
Date: 2009-10-08, 10:23AM PDT
Reply to: reggie@nutresshair.com [Errors when replying to ads?]

Nutress Hair Products, a small LA-based hair products company (www.nutresshair.com) is looking for a part-time virtual assistant to help the owner manage various activities from their home office location. The owner is a tech-savvy operator who is looking for someone of similar orientation to manage various small projects, administrative tasks and marketing duties as determined by the owner or sales staff. This job is a great way to participate in an exciting business using a variety of skills.

Requirements
1. General knowledge of hair care practices, brands and products, preferably in the ethnic hair care industry
2. Ability to multi-task, track projects and follow up with others
3. Ability to interact virtually on the web – comfort with email, sending and receiving files, performing web searches, participating in blogs and other social media outlets
4. Significant experience using Microsoft Office Software
5. Experience and general knowledge with billing procedures
6. Good oral and written communication skills
7. Home office capabilities – fax, computer, phone with ld calling


Types of Tasks
Administrative
Researching business issues as requested on the web
Assistance planning events and activities on behalf of president and sales staff
Handling email and phone correspondence as needed

Marketing
Telemarketing (find out is still carrying line, new correspondence, etc)
Mailing marketing kits
Shipping samples upon request
Follow up on contests and promotions

Financial
Collection calls

Web Activity
Updating website store locations, making minor changes to website
Responding to inquiries from customers (mainly product inquiries)

Operations
Tracking Orders
Placing and Checking orders when necessary
Supplying documentation as needed.


* Location: none
* Compensation: Time requirements and fees based on skill levels and experience
* Telecommuting is ok.
* This is a part-time job.
* This is a contract job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.



PostingID: 1412257504

Dessert Blogger

If You Love Desserts, This Job Is Calling Your Name

I’ve got a sweet gig – literally – for you, o loyal reader! 100CafeStreet, a blog devoted to all thing dessert-related, is looking for a talented and happy blogger who can successfully and consistently write about desserts, tea and coffee.

You can choose your subjects, if you like. Some suggested topics would be sugar free desserts, cupcakes, tips on how to save on desserts, 5 minutes desserts, cupcakes with personality, top 10 tea brands, short history of tea, fondant delights, brownies forever, how to make truffles, cake projects, dessert recipes, smoothies, benefits of tea, yummy pastry, most loved pie flavors, etc. Once in a while they will suggest a specific topic to write about but the choice is still yours.

This is what they expect from you:
- high quality posts
- minimum of 250 words/post
- 1 post/week
- 1 good quality image included in every post
- excellent English grammar
- interesting subjects
- willingness to learn and improve your writing skills
- absolutely NO plagiarism

Their rates and conditions:
- $5 per posting
- Payment through PayPal only
- a short bio on our About Us page with a link to your website

Experience with Wordpress and keywords is an advantage. If you are interested in being our contributor, please send us a message with who you are, 3 samples of your writing and links to your blogs or other websites you posted on to 100CafeStreet[at]gmail[dot]com

Have a sweet hunting!

Internet Research Assistant

From their website:

Currently we are seeking Independent Research Assistants. If you have great verbal, written and internet skills and have the required technology you may apply for an interview.

This position involves collecting data and information via the telephone, e-mail, fax and internet. You will work closely with a Marketing Specialist who will take the raw data you collect and create reports and documents for clients.

After reviewing the requirements, if you wish to apply please fill out the form below with your name, e-mail and contact number.

Demand Studios

Demand Studios offers several types of positions from home - writers, movie makers, copy editors, etc. I will focus on writing here as this is what I have experience with. Their set up is very professional - you apply, and if accepted you can create a bio, fill in your tax info and begin claiming articles. There are a wealth of topics to write about, so you will never get bored. Payment varies from fixed rates to revenue sharing.

Check them out at www.demandstudios.com

Brandon Hall Researchers

From their website:

Employment Opportunities

Analysts | Writers | Researchers

Are you . . .

* A researcher experienced with statistically based surveys or market analyses?
* A learning professional with special expertise or unique experience who writes well?
* An analyst or research report writer?
* Someone in career transition looking for new skills and experience?
* A student looking for an internship or research project to work on?

Take a first step by providing information about your interests and qualifications.
Click here to access our online application form.

Thank you for your interest.

SpeakWrite Transcription

From their website:

SpeakWrite is currently hiring typists throughout the United States and Canada to work as independent contractors from their own homes.

SpeakWrite typists are qualified legal or general transcriptionists who contract with us to receive transcription work to complete from their own home, on their own schedule. You can apply from this site, and upon approval of your application and the completion of the required testing, you will be given a software which acts as a "key" which allows you to access the work. You may then sign into our system, pick up work from our clients, then upload your finished transcriptions to our system via the Internet.

Please review all of the information in the links on this page, including our computer requirements, qualifications, compensation and FAQ pages if you would like more information regarding our independent contractor positions.