Do you want to Work at Home?
The revolution in
information technology has at last made the
"work at home dream" a
reality. Teleworking is a realistic
choice for you if you want to save time, and spend more of it with your
family
and have more control over your work, home and life balance.
Is Teleworking (Working from
home) right for you ?
Are you fed up with long commutes
in rush hour traffic, If so, maybe you are considering joining
the ever increasing number of people that work at home. Teleworking has become
popular, it provides people with much more flexibility than
conventional jobs. Parents can work at home, when a child is ill,
you can be at telework at home, when
children return from school, and can be available for many, games and events that many parents are
forced to miss.
Preparing for a "Work at Home" job search?
It takes
much longer to secure a teleworking position than a traditional
job. It takes the average person looking for teleworking
jobs a good year before they find a position
that suits their needs; and that's typical in a good economy.
Having a
CV or
Resume geared towards your "work at home"
job search is a sure way of positioning yourself
ahead of the competition.
Ten Tips to Make Your
"Work at Home" Job Search Successful.
1. Make sure that you provide all of the documents that your
teleworking job
advertisement calls for. Provide your
CV / resume and cover letter and make
sure that you adhere to all submission instructions. Use mail, fax, email, or
telephone calls only when requested.
2. Have a CV / resume
ready to be sent in a
.txt format. Many
employers have a database established up to receive scanned resumes and
.txt format is the format that is required.
3. If you have many interests in
various fields, do not list them all on one CV / resume. It
could make you
look like a "jack of all trades and master of
none."
4. Write a teleworking
objective statement. This
will compel your prospective employer to continue reading. If it
does not match what they are looking for, or it is so vague
and they do not know what you are looking for, your CV will
probably end up in the bin.
5. Write
your CV / Resume
to
highlight any equipment, software, or
services that you currently have that make you "work at
home ready".
6. If you are
seeking local teleworking jobs and are receptive to
part-time jobs, list this on your CV or resume. Many
companies may
jump at the chance to give it a try on a part-time basis.
7. If you already work at home and can show how your company
has benefited from your experience, write it
in your CV or resume.
8. Localize your job search. Many job searchers overlook their
own towns and instead focus on the internet for new jobs and opportunities. Local business owners may
also be more open to local teleworkers because they can
interview you in person, and maybe train you locally.
9. Word of mouth.
Let everyone you know that you are looking for a work at home - teleworking job.
10. Approach your current employer.
Most teleworking jobs come about as
a result of asking present employers. This will reduce overheads,
and accommodate employees who
needs a more flexible schedule.
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