If you're searching for a real work from home job, how you
present yourself through your resume can bear an impact on whether
or not you're contacted for an interview. Having the ability to
convey yourself through composition is a crucial aspect of
telework, so your resume had better reflect that you have this
quality.
Here are four helpful resume tips for your online job
search.
Play up the top skills you have.
A telework resume should include a short bulleted listing of the top three or four skills you have that can pertain to a telecommuting job. Depending on the type of job you're applying for, you may prefer to list things like your computer and Internet skills, communication ability, and any specialized job experience you have that’s pertinent to the job you are applying for. Keep it clear, direct and pertinent to capture the attention of hiring directors who are searching for key words and skills in possible candidates.
Include educational and vocational experience.
Just as you would with a traditional curriculum vitae, include your highest level of education or any special coursework you’ve completed. List in chronological order your employers for the last 10 years, with an abbreviated description of your duties and any job achievements. Make certain to play up any former telecommuting experience or accomplishments that demonstrate you're highly organized, self-motivated and have an innate ability to handle multiple projects.
Format your resume correctly.
If you're applying for telework jobs, you're usually expected to e-mail or upload your resume electronically. This is where it's key to have a resume that's formatted in a style that's friendly to this type of submission process. Unlike a paper resume, you'll want to use a left-alignment data format so that all lines begin at the far left of the document. Please remember to spell check and grammar check your resume prior to sending it out. Save a copy of the resume as an .rtf format (ready text) as it is most compatible with data recognition software systems. These steps will guarantee that your resume will look more professional when it is retrieved on the other end.
Be cautious of giving out too much information on a resume.
There's an enormous difference between hand-delivering a resume to a local company and replying to an internet ad for a telecommuting job. First of all, you may not know to whom you're responding and how they could potentially use your information. When sending a resume or answering an online ad, make sure to only respond to jobs from a reputable company. Include only your name, a telephone number and an e-mail address in the heading of your resume. Never disclose your home address until you speak to an actual human. Be sure to avoid being scammed by not giving out personal information.
These are just some helpful tips to keep in mind when updating your resume to send out to potential employers when searching for a home based job. Be sure to learn all you can about a company before you send off a resume. Make sure that the company has a website and other contact information. Don’t be afraid to pick up the telephone and call the personnel department for more information. Most of all, be sure that you are qualified for the job before you apply to increase your chances of getting hired.
