Question:
I got my B.S degree in electrical engineering and master degree in
applied mathematics about 3 years ago but didn't work so that I could take
care of my son, who is now 3 years old. I still don't think I can leave my
son on someone else's hand so want a home-based job using my education
background. Where should I look for it first?
Answer:
What kinds of jobs would you pursue if you could work outside your home?
With the proliferation of the Internet, entire new categories of jobs are
being created and many of them allow for telecommuting or other creative
work arrangements.
Get connected with people online with your background. They can be found all
over the place. Check out this article on "internetworking" for some
suggestions on the kinds of places to find them:
http://www.collegerecruiter.com/pages/articles/article145.php.
Also, do some research in regards to the industries that interest you and
have a need for your skills. Start here:
http://myjobsearch.com/employers.html. This link will provide you with lists
of associations, organizations and news about specific industries that may
have a need for your skills.
Also check out the specialty web sites out there with jobs for telecommuters
and freelancers. Here's a directory to check out:
http://myjobsearch.com/specialty/spec49.html.
--Kelly Stone, myjobsearch.com
