General Questions

1. How is VirtualVocations different from other work-at-home websites?

Unlike most job boards, VirtualVocations does not allow employers to list their jobs through our website because of the many scams and fee based 'jobs' that are out there. Our team searches the Internets job boards and compiles only those positions that meet our standards of legitimacy. We do not post jobs that are fee based, solely commission based, ad typing for Internet sites, or 'start your own business' opportunities.

2. Where does VirtualVocations get their work-at-home and virtual jobs?

The employment positions listed on our website are a daily compilation of jobs from the major Internet job boards people frequent to look for work-at-home positions. We do accept some job listings from employers as long as they have hourly or salary compensation. VirtualVocations does not have the manpower to contact every employer personally regarding the positions we post on our website, users are responsible for the positions they apply to. We strongly recommend that you never pay a fee for 'employment', or give out your bank account information to receive payments.

3. How will purchasing a subscription benefit me in my job search?

Purchasing a subscription through VirtualVocations will save you a lot of time and money. We compile jobs twice a day from the major job boards located on the Internet and post them on our site, so you don't have to spend hours searching all of the job boards for work-at-home positions. Our site is meant to save you time and supply you with virtual positions that pay only by the hour or salary. With your subscription you will receive:

1. Unlimited access to apply to all of our jobs either through our website or through your own personal email (employer email contact is provided upon subscription purchase).
2. You will also receive regular emails with the newest job information
3. Access to our exclusive listing of over 325 companies that hire work at home contractors or employees.
4. Unlimited access to our forum that provides additional resources and job leads
5. Quarterly newsletter that highlights new features and services of our website as well as work-at-home resources and tips
6. Periodic newsletter that highlights new features and services of our website as well as work-at-home resources and tips. Our newsletter also offers special subscription discounts to only our registered and subscribing members.
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4. How old are the jobs listed on this site?

All jobs listed on our site are 14 days old or less from the date the employer originally posted it. We make every effort to provide new job leads so you don't waste your time applying to positions that were filled months ago.

5. How will the free registration with VirtualVocations benefit me?

Registration with VirtualVocations is completely free and provides you with a number of benefits. You will receive regular emails with our newest job updates, unlimited access to our forum area to interact with other users as well as to view additional job leads, you will also receive a free periodic newsletter filled with helpful resources and tips on working-at-home. Registered users also receive notifications of special subscription discounts exclusive only to them.

6. How long will it take me to find a work-at-home/virtual position?

The time takes each person to find a work-at-home job varies, as do skills and qualifications. We believe that each person as skills in an area that can benefit another person, so keep applying and you will have success! On average, we find it takes 10-12 weeks to secure the work-at-home position you are looking for.

7. Why doesn't VirtualVocations list 'start-your-own-business' opportunities and commission paying jobs?

VirtualVocations specializes in listing ONLY those positions that are working for an established business as their employee, or a 1099 contractor. We do not believe that most 'start your own business' positions are realistic or as income generating in the time period they promote.

8. Do you allow employers to post their own job listings on your site?

No. We currently do not allow employers to post their own job listings directly on our site. We require them to contact us directly through our employer section so we can be sure they supply us with a valid email address as well as with legitimate hourly or salary based paying positions.

9. Do you offer refunds?

Because we are a job compiling website, we compare ourselves to your local newspaper. If you were searching in the classified ads section for job listings, you might take a chance and buy the newspaper to have a convenient list of all the jobs that are available. On that same note, you would not expect a refund from the newspaper company if the employers did not contact or hire you, or if the position was already filled when you tried to apply. We try our best to keep our job listing as current as possible with open positions; that is one of the reasons jobs are only kept on our site for 14 days from the original posting date. We provide refunds at your request if there are technical issues with our website that do not allow you to utilize your account for more than 48 hours.

10. Is my personal information safe in your database?

Absolutely. VirtualVocations holds a SSL certificate that allows us to store your information in a secure database. We will never sell or share your email address with any other person/company. The only outside person that would receive your email address would be those employers that you apply to through our website.

11. I don't live in the United States, can I register and apply to positions?

You are more than welcome to subscribe and apply to the positions on our site. It is up to each individual employer to decide whether they will hire internationally. Some employers state you must live in a specific area, while others are completely virtual. Whenever possible we have included that information in the job listing.

Subscription User Questions

1. I've sent my resume' to several employers and have not received any responses, why not?

VirtualVocations' primary goal is to provide you, the jobseeker, with legitimate and very current job openings. While we do provide these job postings, we are not directly affiliated with the employer, and do not have any contact with them regarding who they do or don't hire for their positions. If the employer has interest in hiring you, they will contact you directly through your email address, which is provided to them along with your resume' when you apply through our site.

2. I applied to one of your jobs, and I received an email stating I had to pay a fee. I thought your jobs were legitimate?

We do spend a lot of time searching and reading and using our own screening methods of the job postings to try and make sure they are legitimate. However, we do not currently have the manpower to contact every employer to confirm the legitimacy of the position. While we do try our best to screen the positions, once in a while we mess up! Please bear with us if you have come across one of these scams, and PLEASE let us know through our contact page so we can remove it promptly.

3. How long will it take me to find a work-at-home/virtual position?

The time takes each person to find a work-at-home job varies, as do skills and qualifications. We believe that each person as skills in an area that can benefit another person, so keep applying and you will have success! On average, we find it takes 10-12 weeks to secure the work-at-home position you are looking for.

4. How will I know what positions I've already applied to?

You can access the history for the jobs you?ve applied to by logging into your account on our website, clicking the 'My Account' tab, then the 'Job History' tab. You will then be able to view all the jobs you have applied to.

5. Are the subscriptions a one time charge, or are they recurring?

All of our subscriptions are recurring. This means you may cancel your subscription at any time before your next due date and not be charged for the next subscription payment. You can cancel your subscription at any time and still have access for the remainder of the time you paid for.

6. How do I cancel my subscription?

You must cancel your subscription before your next due date to avoid further charges. You can cancel at any time and your account will remain active for the remainder of the time you paid for.

PayPal Cancellation Instructions:

Log into PayPal

Click "History"

Select "Subscriptions" from the "Show:" drop-down box.

You may need to select a longer timeframe from the "For:" drop-down box if you have had your account longer than a month. Try selecting "Past Year".

Press submit.

You should see an entry called "Subscription Creation" with "Laura Spawn or VirtualVocations" in the "Name/Email" column. There will be a link in the "Status" column that tells you the status of the subscription. If it says "Active", click it.

Click the button that says "Cancel Subscription" and follow the remainder of the steps.

(Please Note: These are general cancellation instructions for cancelling a PayPal subscription. You are responsible to make sure PayPal has cancelled your subscription. )

Technical Support Questions

1. I'm having trouble logging in after I've registered, what could be the problem?

Usually the problem is that cookies are disabled in your browser. Our site requires the use of cookies, so they need to be enabled in your browser to use most of the functionality of this site. You should also check and make sure your computer is set to the correct date and time.

2. I forgot my password, how can I receive a new one?

In the sign in area there is a 'reset password' option. If you have forgotten your password, or cannot login, please use this feature and a new password will be emailed to your email account. You should then login and change your password to a personal one.

3. I paid through PayPal for a subscription and the signup page still redirects me to subscribe before I can apply to jobs, what's going on?

Your payment is sent through PayPal, which automatically activates your subscription with us as soon as your payment clears. If you paid by echeck or from a bank account through PayPal, instead of from a PayPal balance, it may take 24 hours to activate your account, or if you pay by echeck, it can take until your check clears for your account to activate. If you have paid through PayPal using a credit or debit card and you are not able to log in and apply after 24 hours, please email us through our customer support contact form.

If you have additional questions or comments, please use the Contact Us feature and we will return your email within 24 hours or the next business day if submitted on a weekend or holiday. Thank you.

Risk Free, 100% Money Back Guarantee

1. VirtualVocations provides a risk free guarantee to all of our members who subscribe and pay for services. If you are unsatisfied with your subscription for any reason, you may notify us by email or by phone within 3 business days from the date of your first subscription purchase, and we will provide you with a 100% refund of your money. Should you decide to cancel your subscription and request a refund, you will not be eligible to receive the complimentary resume' enhancement that is provided to our paying subscribers.

2. Each customer is entitled to only one refund under these terms during the lifetime of the VirtualVocations' website.

3. Refunds will be given by crediting the account or credit card that was used for purchase. No cash or check refunds will be given.