Work at Home Job Resumes - Transitioning to Telecommuting Made Easy

If looking to make the change from a brick-and-mortar to telecommuting employee one of the most important steps to landing a work at home job is having the right resume. For job seekers unfamiliar with telecommuting resumes, potential employers want to see employees who are prepared, both with the proper education and experience as well as the proper home office. Home-based job resumes also need to reflect character traits relevant to telecommuting such as independence, efficiency, dedication to one's job and company loyalty.

Unlike a traditional resume, a prospective employee needs to mention he or she has a fully-functional home office that meets the employer's technical requirements. Usually this will consist of a computer with high-speed Internet access, a dedicated phone line, fax and copy capabilities and proper anti-virus software. For more specialized positions like transcription or customer service, additional equipment would be required like foot pedals, specialized dictionary software, headsets with microphones and more. A good rule of thumb is to supply your home office with the same equipment needed to perform the job as if it were in a physical location.

For prospective employees without telecommuting experience, in addition to emphasizing the strengths in a home office, previous education and work experience are essential to building a strong resume. Some home-based job seekers tend to leave off degrees and certifications from their resumes, thinking employers will think they are overqualified, however in a tight job market, job seekers with advanced degrees are applying for home-based jobs; so it is important to make yourself stand out from the crowd as much as possible.

Be sure to submit a good cover letter along with the resume. With so many people applying for work at home jobs, many companies simply do not have the time to look over multi-page resumes and instead scan one page cover letters to determine which candidates make it to the "short list". Personalize the cover letter as much as possible by mentioning why you wish to work for "x" company as a "desired position". By following these steps each time, you soon may be getting a call to interview for a work at home job.

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Telecommuting Resumes

Your resume needs to outline your skills and experience, as most know. What some may not know is that employers want to know what you'll bring to the table. They don't want to know what your daily duties were. They want to know what you did for the companies you worked for that makes you extraordinary. Did you save them money, did you make them money, how were you the best at what you did, etc. Yes, employers want to know what your experience is, so duties are good to add. Again, the name of the game is SELL YOURSELF! This does not lose its importance in a resume.

On your resume, point out the skills that will make you a good telecommuter. Can you work well with no supervision? Do you learn fast? Put that on your resume. If you were left to work with little to no supervision at your last job, let them know that. Also tell them how well you did. If you have telecommuting experience, put a big focus on that. Employers want to know that you can handle telecommuting. There's always a risk involved with hiring someone to work from home, so an employer knowing you've worked at home before will be more at ease with you. They will see you as experienced with telecommuting.

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Are you taking a second look at your resume now and thinking it could be better? Don't get discouraged if you can't afford to hire someone or buy a product that helps you. It's very possible with a lot of hard work that you can improve your own resume. Here are a few Do's and Don'ts of resumes. Read through these, and look at the resources below before you get started on your resume.

Do's of Resume Writing (Tips for telecommuting resumes):

Write about your skills sets and experience. Know what type of job you're looking for, and target your resume to that. If you're seeking telecommuting careers, then focus your past skills and experience to telecommuting.

List your accomplishments! This is where you need to really shine. Don't be afraid to show how great you are as an employee. They need to know why you're the best for the job. Also, point out any special skills you may have that would put you above the rest of the applicants.

Convey how you can work independently. I know I've said this before but I wanted to point it out again because in the telecommuting world it's the utmost importance!

Side Note---> Heather Eagar (professional resume writer) of Professional Approach says this of conveying how you're independence is key when applying for a telecommuting position:

"Also, as is the case with teleworkers especially, you have to convey AUTONOMY. Since they will be off-site, the company has to feel comfortable that they are able to manage themselves." Heather Eagar of Professional Approach

Dont's of Resume Writing:

Don't leave out your job objective!

Don't list hobbies on a resume unless it can directly relate to your job objective.

Don't have a run-on resume. The preferred length of your resume is no shorter than one page and no longer than two pages.

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