At Mintel, we are looking to build and develop our network of research consultants around the world who are available to work on a freelance basis, primarily to support commissioned bespoke market intelligence research projects.

Candidates can be located in any major city, but must be fluent in English and have computer and internet access.

Freelance Researchers can be expected to undertake a wide variety of tasks and should have existing experience in any of the following disciplines:

• Desk research – visiting local libraries, researching relevant trade and business press.
• Market analysis/report writing – interpretation of numerical data; providing insightful explanations to trends in market data. Identification of market drivers and constraints, together with analysis of how each factor’s weighting varies between sectors and over time. (Micro analysis)
• influencing markets at country level. (Macro analysis)
• Primary research (telephone interviewing) – canvassing industry opinion by interviewing manufacturers, retailers, trade associations, importers and other industry participants/observers. Competent and confident telephone manner; tenacity.
• Numerical analysis – to interpret and analyse market intelligence data being retrieved (from desk research and primary research). This may require intelligent estimating. Ability to understand and work with numbers and attention to detail is critical.
• Storechecks – visiting stores, listing products by category and recording brand details (brand name, manufacturers, wholesaler/importer, pack size, pack price )

If you are interested in registering on our database, please forward your cv to freelancer@mintel.com.

Applicant will be entered onto a database and only contacted when there is a project available which matches their location and experience. Thank you for your patience.

Articles will cover DIY projects, home improvement, building materials, tips and techniques. Payment is between $200 and $300 per published piece, and length is 400 to 600 words.

To apply, please visit https://write.skyword.com/join.action?programId=163

For technical assistance, contact Support at support@skyword.com.

Reviews and recaps written during/immediately after the show airs are good of course – but we also need coverage of show related news.

For example, if you follow a particular show or network – report on when it will premiere, when webisodes are released, when dvds or action figures become available. Report on new trailers, behind the scene videos, show related contests, when the show premieres on streaming services, etc.

We don’t cover ‘celeb’ news, just things actually related to the show.

If you are interested, please see: http://www.newsforshoppers.com/write

There are so many great shows right now, and networks are doing more and more shows related activities geared toward fans – we want to cover that!

500 Gregson Drive 

Cary, NC 27511 

From an “at-home office” Reservations Representatives sell American Airlines service to prospective customers by answering incoming calls and assisting customers in reaching satisfactory solutions to their travel related needs. They apply sales techniques while providing schedules, fare and flight information to our customers in a manner that meets the standards of high customer service as outlined in training and the call handling guidelines. In addition, the Home-Based Reservations Representative responds to callers’ inquiries in our non-airline related ventures as call volume dictates.

This position allows you to work from your home office but will require you to remain at your workstation for extended periods of time. The 24-hour operation requires shift work. Schedules will likely include weekends, holidays, overnights, day and evening shifts, and could vary throughout the year. You will be required to pass the Domestic City Code Test prior to your start date. You will be required to work from the reservations office at 500 Gregson Drive Suite 100 Cary, NC 27511 for approximately 10 weeks, which includes several weeks of fast-paced, intensive training and assessments that you are required to pass in order to continue employment. Relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

We are currently hiring full time positions only

• This position starts at an hourly rate of $9.72
• Upon successful completion of a six-month probationary period, employees would earn a rate of $10.19 per hour with current maximum $15.99 per hour
• Two (2) weeks’ vacation including one (1) paid week after one (1) full year of employment. Additional unpaid weeks accrued based upon seniority
• This position offers a high deductible medical option with a health savings account feature, dental, vision and other voluntary benefits
• American Airlines employee travel privileges apply
• Matching 401K available

Candidates must attend an initial six (6) week training class. Several classes begin on various dates starting July 9th, 2013.
Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including p.m. shifts, weekends and holidays assigned by seniority according to operational needs, and overtime as required
• This operation requires shift work ranging from 6am to 1am.
• • Be located within seventy-five (75) mile radius from the local reservations office
  • Be within the local calling area of the local reservations office
  • Required to provide at their own expense;
    • A separate, dedicated area within the home in which to work including a workstation that is ergonomically sound
    • Subscribe to and maintain a high-speed internet connection such as DSL, broadband cable or fiber optic with a minimum subscribed downstream/upstream connection speed of 2MB/1MB or higher
    • All equipment including computer, monitor, key board, mouse, surge protector, (a USB headset will be provided)
    • Have and maintain properly located smoke detectors, satisfactory lighting and a grounded electrical outlet
    • You will be required to provide and maintain your own computer
    • Have and maintain a dedicated land phone line
  • Reliable transportation to attend training and team meeting at the local reservations office
  • Ability to perform duties while remaining at a workstation for extended periods of time
  • Employees are expected to work as scheduled and in accordance with the American Airlines Attendance policy
  • Ability to concentrate on details and handle multiple tasks with accuracy while providing outstanding customer service
  • Self-disciplined and accountable for performing job functions with minimal supervision
  • Resourceful and skilled in problem-solving and be able to handle difficult/stressful situations
  • Previous Reservations or Customer Service experience in a call-center environment is desired, but not required

  * Travel to the interview and any subsequent relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

The primary activity of this position is asking questions on a variety of subjects, such as: education, the environment, health, and transportation. All telephone data collectors must have a clear speaking voice.

Candidates must be able to work 15- 40 hours per week during the following times:

• Monday – Friday 6PM to 12AM, Eastern time;
• Saturday 10AM to 6PM, Eastern time; and
• Sunday 2PM to 10PM, Eastern time.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a background screening based on the specific position which will include, at a minimum, criminal records history.

POSITION SUMMARY: With a focus on partnering with our Care Delivery Design team this role will ensure clinical programs and workflows are delivered accurately and on time. Responsibilities will include executing new workflows and/or processes to meet the ACS business results. This role will foster strong, ongoing client relationships due to the ability to manage high value initiatives that impact the delivery of products and services to the internal and external environment. This position reports into the Accountable Care Solutions (ACS) Care Delivery Lead.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for ensuring the ACS Care Delivery programs are implemented to promote the best in class program offerings of our internal partners in order to meet the needs of our external partners (ACOs, provider delivery systems, etc.).
- Collaborate with partners within National Care Management and Active Health Management to: Document the delivery detail necessary to ensure that the ACS programs being provided are consistent with the approved ACS clinical program design; Meet the defined requirements; Identify the solutions to overcome any inconsistencies.
- Work collaboratively with other implementation teams including ACS operations, ActiveHealth, and other teams to ensure successful deployment of the ACS Care Delivery Programs (note: both Sr BC and BC).
- Provide guidance and direction to external vendors, external consultants, consulting team members and/or matrixed staff as required in support of ACS Care Delivery initiatives.
- Drive or guide the development of holistic solutions and/or key strategic plans.
- Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and independently influence business leader(s) to act or change behavior through negotiations and/or consultation that promotes issue resolution.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales to create messaging on the value-add of the ACO. This value should be messaged and communicated in a compelling manner so that a favorable response is received.

EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

LICENSES:
- Registered Nurse (RN) is desired.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong Clinical Program experience with a familiarity with clinical program delivery on the provider side.
- Specific experience within an ACO model is highly desired.
- Ability to introduce and implement programs.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Leadership: Anticipating and Innovating
- Service: Working Across Boundaries
- General Business/Ensuring Project Discipline

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This position requires extensive travel. Travel will be more than 50% of the time.

Please note that benefit eligibility may vary by position. Click here to review the benefits associated with this position.

Description
Alere Toxicology Services, is located in the Richmond, VA area performs forensic quality laboratory analysis for drugs and alcohol to prevent substance abuse in the workplace. In addition to our analysis being accurate, rapid, and legally defensible, we are committed to providing superior customer support and customized solutions for all substance abuse testing needs.

The Data Entry Clerk will be a home based position and will be entering data within a production based environment.

Qualified candidate must be available to work Tuesday through Saturday day hours from 11 am until 3:30 pm

Qualifications
Qualified candidate must pass a typing test.

Center for Excellence in Higher Education (CEHE) is a not for profit entity. CEHE operates non-profit Colleges doing business as Stevens-Henager College in Utah and Idaho (including Independence University); CollegeAmerica in Colorado, Arizona, and Wyoming; and California College San Diego. CEHE is accredited by a national accrediting commission recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CEHE is a degree-granting institution and offers degrees in Computer Science, Graphic Arts, Business/Accounting, Medical Specialties, Nursing, and Healthcare Administration.

Admissions Assistant

If you enjoy talking with others, but more importantly helping others better their lives, then this is the job for you! We are a small contact center, just minutes from I-15. Our Admissions Assistants enjoy talking to prospective students about their career and education goals, while working in a comfortable, fun atmosphere.

Essential Functions:
· Make outgoing calls to people interested in attending our College. (No cold calling!)
· Receive incoming calls from people interested in attending our College.
· Provide excellent customer service, build excitement, rapport and commitment with potential students.
· Meet productivity and sales metrics
• utilize a dialer system to accurately track calls.
POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORK AT HOME
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or GED required.
· 6 months call center experience required.
· Must have excellent attendance.
· Must have great communication skills.
· Must be able to build rapport and excitement while enjoying helping others reach their educational goals.
Schedule:
· Part time, 30 hours per week. Evening and weekend shifts available Starting pay is $11.00/hr. No benefits.
Company Culture

We are People-Focused – We respect the intelligence and potential of each staff member. We provide a working environment that permits freedom to think, speak, disagree, innovate, create, and initiate. We value and admire ambitious, productive people; and we protect them, encourage them, and create a climate in which they flourish. We love, recognize, and reward producers and performers. In return, we require our employees to have a strong work ethic and be productive. We recruit broadly and select the highest caliber people available-ambitious, knowledgeable, and talented managers, instructors, admissions consultants, and administrators.

Sound Values and Virtues – The ethical conduct of our employees is of supreme importance. We hold the following as values and virtues: rationality, purpose, innovation, productiveness, profit, honesty, integrity, justice, and pride. These values are the core of our ethical code. To be ethical means to apply, to work by, and to live by these values and virtues.

CREDO – We are dedicated to helping our students graduate and get a much better job sooner. This is our mission. We pledge to provide the finest career education possible and to graduate satisfied students who have greater knowledge, skills and self-esteem in the shortest possible time. Our education is high value, clear, and interesting and achieves the highest level of learning and achievement for students. We want to deliver twice as much in half the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer – We are an equal opportunity employer. No employee, or applicant for employment, shall be discriminated against in any term or condition of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or sexual orientation. We are constantly striving to make our colleges the best they can be. As an employee, you become part of that mission. We expect a commitment that you will be the best you can be.

Manage direct staff of 6-8 team managers ensuring they exceed standard performance goals. Effectively execute on management and administrative tasks such as holding staff meetings, conducting regular one-on-one’s, hiring, development of employee performance management, defining goals and expectations for direct staff, and calibration between sites. Work with other AppleCare Area Managers on initiatives to improve aspects of the business. Drive operational improvements, improve customer satisfaction, share best practices, seek & take action on improvement opportunities.May require working non-standard business hours such as evenings and weekends.

This is a work from home position.There are many things to consider when deciding if being an Area Manager at Apple is the right decision for you. Consider the following questions: Do you have a private workspace in your house with a door, where ambient noise can be minimized during work hours?Do you have a workspace with a desk and chair? Does this workspace allow for the proper installation of your technical equipment?Do you have, or are you able to get, an analog phone line that can be dedicated to contract center calls? (monthly allowance provided by Apple)Do you have, or are you able to get, internet service meeting minimum system requirements?

(monthly allowance provided by Apple)Are you a self-starter who is comfortable in an environment remote from co-workers and managers? Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there’s no telling what you could accomplish.

Description
Become a member of one of the world’s most respected service brands and enter a world of opportunity! If you are passionate about customer service and interested in working for a world-class leader, we invite you to apply today for our Home Based Service (HBS) opportunity.

As a Home Based Service, Customer Care Professional, through our unique servicing philosophy, Relationship Care®, you will view every interaction with a customer as an opportunity to add value and deepen the relationship. American Express Customer Care Professionals serve as the face of our brand by delivering extraordinary customer care through relationship building.

In this opportunity, you will ensure extraordinary customer service by promptly and accurately responding to phone calls from existing customers, making it easy for them to do business with us, recognizing their value to us and solving their issues. As a Customer Care Professional, you add incremental value on each and every interaction with a stated outcome of exceptional feedback from our customers and increased customer loyalty. You will be responsible for evaluating and analyzing account information and recommending tailored solutions to the Card member, reinforcing benefits including cross selling relevant products and services.

At American Express, we invest in you! Recognized as one of the “world’s most admired companies”, you can earn an average of $15.73 per hour or more based upon prior work experience and performance on the job as an American Express Home Based Customer Care Professional. Our top performers earn over $20 per hour (rate includes base salary plus incentive dollars)!! Employees enjoy a generous benefits package, retirement programs, along with comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans. Paid training in the comfort of your home (100% attendance required). Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will help you achieve your professional goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver extraordinary customer care by responding to customer questions and concerns in a polite, courteous and professional manner at all times
• Grow and nurture customer relationships that create measurable value by delivering tailored solutions that are based on the customer’s needs
• Work independently in a home based environment while providing the highest level of customer service to American Express customers
• Able to review and navigate multiple screens in order to efficiently resolve customer needs
• Meet high performance goals which include driving customer satisfaction, efficiency, and quality

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 4 year college degree or 4 years of customer service experience
• Passion for serving customers with proactive solutions that grow relationships
• Proven exceptional listening and relationship building skills
• Effective and accurate decision-making skills
• Strong verbal communication skills including active listening
• Proficiency in keyboarding and navigating a windows environment
• Effective PC troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working from a home office as part of a virtual team
• Sound understanding of credit card practices/terms
• Experience working in a hospitality, financial, insurance, or banking service industry with a passion for building customer loyalty
• Demonstrated successful sales experience that is oriented to the customer’s needs
• Experience providing service through a specific channel such as phone, email, chat or previous work at home agent experience

Schedule Requirements: We are seeking candidates who are flexible to service our Cardmembers in an operating environment open 24 hours per day 7 days per week

• Schedules will be fixed and 40 hours weekly
• Weekly work schedule may include day/evening/overnight shifts
• Weekend shifts are required
• Time off will be available/approved based on current call volume demands

Additional System Requirements:
Our Customer Care Professionals are responsible for obtaining and having systems in place prior to start deadline:

• Dedicated High Speed Internet line with at least 10 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload speeds: DSL or Cable (no wireless or satellite ISPs allowed). High Speed dedicated lines (personal use is prohibited during business hours)
• Business class service preferred where available
• Dedicated and separate analog landline phone (no VOIP – voice over internet protocol) for training and production calls. (e.g. Magic Jack, Vonage, etc.). Modem preferred (vs. a wall jack) where available. (personal use is prohibited during business hours)

Locations we are currently hiring in:
Alabama , Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Responsibilities:

· Review new assignments for claimable damage

· Evaluate and distinguish what is insurable damage in potential hazard claims
· Download documents, such as inspection reports, insurance information or Original Appraisal, as needed from client servicing systems and vendor websites
· Transmit required information to appropriate area
· Update client database as required
· Update Eldorado system as required
· Create and submit daily, weekly and/or monthly reports as requested by management
· Maintain all tasks in a current status
· Comply with all company and department policies and procedures
· Thoroughly examine files and notify supervisor of any issues
· Maintain satisfactory scorecard performance which is linked to client Service Level Agreements
· Develop and maintain a professional, courteous relationship with client staff members
· Must display winning attitude and maintain strong client relations.
· Carry out other tasks assigned by home office and on-site team lead.
· Must be available to travel both to client sites as well as Dimont locations. Ability to travel up to 25%
· Other duties and/or projects as assigned by Dimont & Associates

Qualifications:

· Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. Some college coursework helpful.

· 1-2 years Customer Service, Insurance, Claims and/or Mortgage Servicing experience
· Must exhibit a “Can Do” attitude
· Demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism and organizational
· Ability to develop and maintain excellent customer relations / relationships with clients
· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
· Strong computer skills in Internet and 10-key, Excel, other Microsoft Office Programs; data entry
· Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy
· Ability to accurately note the differences in actual damage in potential hazard claims
· Effectively communicate with team members and lead/supervisor

• At least 1 year of customer service, retail or call center experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• PC literacy (Windows, web navigation) and 25 WPM typing skillsTime commitment: Full-time and part-time openings are available and exact schedules will be discussed with each candidate, but evenings and weekends will be required. You must be able to work at your computer throughout your entire shift (minus short breaks and a lunch period) while maintaining a noise and distraction-free environment. Required equipment:
• PC running Windows 7/Windows XP/Vista with sound card, headset jack or external speakers, 10/100 Ethernet and at least two USB 2.0 ports. Processor speed, space requirements and other specifications can be found at AsurionForceAtHome.com.
• High-speed, hard-wired broadband internet connection (see below for details)
• Corded phone connected directly to your hard-wired analog phone line in one of the following locations: Tennessee, Colorado, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma and Missouri. (cordless phones, cell phones and VOIP digital phone services are unacceptable. Some digital providers are approved. In addition, you must be able to disable voicemail, call waiting and/or an answering machine during your scheduled work time.)
• Telephone headset with noise-canceling amplifier and microphone
• Headset with USB adaptor and microphone capable of plugging into your computerBroadband Internet Access: A high speed internet connection that must be able to consistently provide download speeds of 3.0mbps and upload speeds of 384kps. This must be a hard wired service such as DSL/Cable/Fiber; Wireless service or satellite broadband services are not acceptable.

The creator, Michael Fiore, is an Amazon and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. He’s also an internationally-known relationship expert, giving feature interviews on The Rachael Ray Show, the Mancow radio program, Time Magazine, and many more.

We are looking for new and exciting voices to build our community. To do that, we need expert contributors like you. Please write a 500-700 word piece. All original (never published before) content.

Ideal authors should be active on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. We are looking for writers who are willing to build on our platform to connect and grow their audience as they develop their personal and professional brand. Most importantly, your passion should shine through.

Job Posting Source: BloggingPro

About TownSpot

TownSpot is a revolution to the internet video industry. TownSpot is an Online Local Video Network, spotlighting quality videos that show local talent originating from your city and community. From the underground rock band down the street to the up-and-coming artist across town, talent thrives and is ready to be discovered. Let TownSpot be your stage and claim your city’s spotlight.

Another thing that makes TownSpot different is that every single video is reviewed and determined whether it’s of TownSpot quality or not. This means, you’ll never find any junk videos on TownSpot – only the best!

Check out http://www.townspot.tv/what-is-townspot for an animation and more information on what TownSpot is all about.

Marketing Team Description

TownSpot’s marketing team is responsible for promoting TownSpot across multiple mediums including digital marketing, advertising, social media, press, PR, SEO, events, and physical promotions.

Job Description — Content Marketing Specialist

Overview

As a Content Marketing Specialist you will help to create and manage marketing materials to be used in TownSpot’s marketing strategies and promotions. You will aid in the production of press releases, news and featured articles, site copy, and reports on industry news and studies.

Your primary responsibility will be to create marketable content for the blogging section of TownSpot.TV which will cover areas in press, news, online advertising, online video, and features on TownSpot artists.

The content you will create will be primarily text-based but experience with video, audio, and graphic presentations is greatly encouraged.
Furthermore, you will work to promote these materials through different mediums in order to create public awareness for TownSpot.

Our ideal candidate will possess great writing skills and have experience in commercial or creative blogging, content marketing, social media marketing, SEO, WordPress, and PR.

While we would like candidates to be well versed in common marketing techniques, we are also looking for creative thinkers to help contribute to strategies. TownSpot is an innovative company built on new ideas and would benefit from those who share our passion for innovation and success. We want hard workers who know how to run with an idea and return results.

Responsibilities

You will report to the Marketing Director for weekly meetings and assignments, while also developing your own projects. This is not your typical marketing position. This work is part-time (open to 5-20 hours per week) based and you are able to work from your home! As long as you are hitting your project deadlines, you can work your own hours, from your own location. You will work remotely to build a network of contacts through your outreach, promote the website, increase traffic, spread brand awareness and help create a presence for TownSpot in both the local Los Angeles community and the online video industry. This is an opportunity to grow your marketing and leadership skills.

Additionally, many responsibilities will often require you to work independently and without direct supervision.

As a Content Marketing Manager you will be representing TownSpot to the public. This will require a certain level of professionalism at all times as well as a friendly attitude, ambitious spirit, and belief in TownSpot itself.

Some responsibilities may include

• Market research
• Email and phone inquiries
• Social media management
• Press release and blog writing
• Outreach to outside organizations
• Website engagement
• Community relationship development
• Plan for company growth

Requirements

• Experience in online publishing
• Highly professional
• Entrepreneurial leadership
• Excellent social intelligence
• Great writing skills
• Dedicated Team Player: “The name on the front of your jersey is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back.”
• Exceptional personal communication skills.
• Self motivated, results driven
• Technologically literate (tech backgrounds preferred)
• Minimum 1 year marketing experience preferred but not required
• Minimum 1 year press, PR, or communications experience preferred but not required
• Required minimum 5 hours/week up to a maximum of 20 hours/week.

Compensation will be in the form of a weekly fee plus ownership equity in the company. We’re also open to internships if in a credited university or graduate school program.

Job Post Source: BloggingPro

Demand Media Studios is currently seeking out writers with talent and experience to contribute content covering a variety of different topics for our network of publishing partner sites. This is an excellent opportunity for you to share your expertise and position yourself as an influential voice online. Your content will be shared with thousands of readers every day.

Opportunities for Studio writers involve 300-500 word articles that require the ability to write informatively about a number of different fields, including Business, Finance, Nutrition, Travel, Technology, Fitness, and more. As a Studio contributor you can pick and choose what areas you want to cover in order to position yourself and your expertise in the industries you care about.

- Compensation. Writing assignments start at $20-$30 per article and payments are delivered twice a week.

- Focus on Expertise. Choose the areas that you want to focus on in order to establish yourself as an authoritative voice in your industry.

- Perks. Take advantage of our benefits including paid registration at conferences, cash awards and other incentives to reward our writers

If interested, please apply through our online application. Be sure to include a relevant resume and writing sample demonstrating your ability to research and write concisely on the specific topics you are applying for.

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