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TELECOMMUTE RESUMES
Effective 9/29/2006 - For fresh updates,
visit the
Telecommute
- Work From Home blog. This site is now an
archive site but there is still a ton of info here!
Jobseekers often ask me what the difference is between a "standard"
resume and a telecommute resume.
I’m often asked how long you should wait before following up on a
resume submitted in response to a telecommuting position. You want them
to know you are interested, but there is a fine line between pestering
the hiring manager and showing your enthusiasm. Here are some tips to
guide you.
Your resume needs to be written to impress the employer, we all know
that, but did you know there are different things you need to have on a
resume that is for a telecommuting job?
How to write a cover letter when applying for a telecommuting/work at
home job.
Finding a legit telecommute job can be difficult. Telecommute jobs
are in high demand and hundreds if not thousands of other people are
competing for the same position.
Alright, so since we covered what to avoid in a telecommute resume
last week, here are the tips you need for your resume to succeed!
Cover letters are a critical ingredient commonly missing in most
telecommuters' applications. Creating a great telecommuting cover letter
is immensely important to your potential for getting the job! It is the
very first thing a prospective employer sees when you send in your
resume and, without a great cover letter, you may as well not bother
applying for any job.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Learn the tips to write the perfect
work-at-home resume.
GENERAL RESUME WRITING ARTICLES
Do you ever wonder why you did not hear back from an employer once
you applied for a position? Is it possible that in your rush to get your
resume sent, you made some errors that could have been avoided if you
had taken time to proofread? I estimate eight out of every 10 resumes
that are submitted to me for review contain obvious errors. From a
recruiter's standpoint...
In today’s job market, you have many options when it comes to
applying for a job; you can apply in person, via postal mail, fax,
e-mail, or through an online job database site, just to name a few. So,
which one do you choose when you have all of those options?
And every day I answer, "Yes, you do!"
The cover letter is an essential document in your job search. If you
want to end up on the "contact for an interview" list, read on to learn
how a professionally written cover letter can benefit you
If you have more than one goal, knowing which direction to take your
career can be quite the dilemma. Many job-seekers are looking in more
than one area of expertise, and their resumes often reflect that. The
problem with this is that it can be confusing for those searching to
fill a position.
If you're job hunting, the last thing you need is weakness in your
resume. Any bit of negative information can keep you from landing your
dream job. Issues such as lack of a college degree or little or no job
experience don't have to hinder your efforts. All you need to do is work
a little resume magic. What follows are some tips to help you create a
winning resume.
Effective 9/29/2006 - For fresh updates, visit
the
Telecommute - Work From Home blog. This site
is now an archive site but there is still a ton of info here! |
