Member Q: How do I design my resume so that my work at home job applications don't go unnoticed?
This one has come up so many times, I wrote an article about it to help de-mystify the way one should develop their telecommuter's resume.
Here's the article:
Telecommuting Resumes: Tips and Tricks to Create A Professional Home Office Image
Yes, your resume must be different when you are applying for work at home positions. There is an element of trust that goes beyond the in-office position, because your prospective employer may never meet you in person. You must focus on what tasks you can perform, and how you plan to do it without supervision.
For me, I can't stand resumes, and I rarely ever ask for one. But, most employers aren't like that, and they need to see something familiar, but unique, that sets you apart from the rest of the applicants.
posted by Sylvie Charrier @ 4/29/2005 12:07:00 PM
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Hi Tammy,
I love what you've done with the place. :)
There are two things I would change:
1. Add more action words to start every description in your qualifications. Each paragraph in that section should emphasize a specific "action word", like "Planned", "Produced", "Created", etc.
2. Taper down the background image so the text is easier to read.
That's it! You've got a winning resume there, girl!
I have struggled with this resume thing for a long time now. No employer wants to see big gaps in employment history; and I haven't worked outside my home in over 13 years! Chances are, I will never get a chance to explain that I am able to do the job as well as, if not better than the next person.
I have finally put together a resume that showcases my abilities and doesn't even mention work history...directly. I've posted it on my (portfolio) website. Once there, a potential employer can see "what I can do", not "where I've been". I have posted examples of my work as well as descriptions of my home office set-up, software programs I'm familiar with and even a list of jobs that provided some of my relevant training. The part I leave out is..."when". If they like what they see, they may be prompted to find out a little more about me, not the people I worked for. It's all right there on the site!
I'm stepping out of my comfort zone a bit here; but I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to view my resume, and leave me a critique at my blog. I could probably try to do this on my own, but I think that's what workaholics4hire, You Can Work In Your PJs, Sylvie Charrier and this blog are all about...helping us put our best foot forward to help others, right?
Thanks Sylvie,
I've made the changes you suggested. I appreciate your input.
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