We all know how important our resume is to our job search. The resume is where you get to sell yourself to potential employers and if it's not up to par, you won't have any luck finding work. Some of the smallest things will have a resume thrown out before it is even looked at, for example, typos or spelling errors. So, check it and check it again.
When you're looking for work to do from home, you need to update your resume to reflect that. So most importantly, FORM your resume to the job you are applying for. If you are applying for a work at home position, and have had experience working from home, make sure that is obvious in your resume. If you already have office equipment: computer, telephone, fax, quiet home office, scanner, etc. be sure to mention that as well.
Also, don't be afraid to include examples of your work. Including a portfolio of your work sets you apart from the rest; it makes your application stand out. It allows the potential employer to see actual projects you have worked on rather than just reading a basic resume that includes your abilites and experience. More likely than not, you will never meet your employer face to face, so for them to see parts of your work is a HUGE advantage for you.
Last but not least, make sure to include a summary of your skills that will appeal to work at home employers. Try and mold you skills around some of the following points:
- You're able to work independently with minimal supervision
- You can quickly and effectively communicate issues that arise
- You can meet deadlines
- You are goal oriented
And, before sending your resume off, make sure to proofread it! You don't want to spend hours on a resume just to have it kicked out for something silly!
-BC
Showing posts with label Working at Home. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Working at Home. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
Networking via Linkedin
If you're anything like me then when you heard about Linkedin you never really gave it a second thought. Another social media site, so what. In fact, I thought this for years. Boy was I wrong. When starting an online business you begin to try and find ways to market your business for free. Well, when I began my Virtual Assistant business I thought it would be a cake walk. With all the benefits of a Virtual Assistant, I figured I'd have potential clients knocking down my door. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. Even with a broad network of business owners, I still had no way of getting new clients.
I began to research free marketing tools online. I came across a few sites that appeared to be free and, of course, weren't. I felt like giving up. I was talking to my friend about how I thought my business was going to be a flop because I couldn't figure out a way to network myself online. She asked me if I had a Linkedin account. I had, what I would call, a shell of an account. Basically, it included my name and where I went to school. Big whoop.
That night, I decided to get online and update my account profile. After an hour or two, I was satisfied with my online resume and began searching for people I used to work with...
Fast forward a couple weeks, and I had almost 100 connections which included old coworkers, bosses and friends. Each day, I would sign on and post a status related to my business. I was essentially planting the seed in my prospective clients. It took a couple months but, low and behold, I got my first client!
-BC
I began to research free marketing tools online. I came across a few sites that appeared to be free and, of course, weren't. I felt like giving up. I was talking to my friend about how I thought my business was going to be a flop because I couldn't figure out a way to network myself online. She asked me if I had a Linkedin account. I had, what I would call, a shell of an account. Basically, it included my name and where I went to school. Big whoop.
That night, I decided to get online and update my account profile. After an hour or two, I was satisfied with my online resume and began searching for people I used to work with...
Fast forward a couple weeks, and I had almost 100 connections which included old coworkers, bosses and friends. Each day, I would sign on and post a status related to my business. I was essentially planting the seed in my prospective clients. It took a couple months but, low and behold, I got my first client!
-BC
Work at Home Moms
Most moms dream of becoming stay at home moms so that they can care for their kids. However, sometimes it's not as easy as just quitting your job and sleeping in. Unfortunately, for most women, staying at home is not even a reality... or so they think. BUT, if women supplement their income by working from home, then this dream of staying home, comes into focus. There are many online opportunities that are waiting to be found.
At first glance, all the online "companies" seem like scams; dont get me wrong, MANY of them are. The trick is to weeding out the bad seeds and it is easier than you might think. First, you need to decide whether you want to run your own home business or work for a company. If you want to run your own business, there are many companies out there that offer home business kits to get you started: Avon, Mary Kay, Ameriplan, Premier Jewelry, just to name a few. Home business require a lot of work to build your client base and to start earning incoming but if you're willing to work at it, you can earn some decent income. If a home business isn't right for you, then you need to look for companies that hire remote employees. Start by doing a Google search of work at home forums and websites. These are your best bet for finding legitimate companies and they also offer personal advice and experiences that can help guide you in the right direction.
Once you have a list of companies that will hire remote workers, APPLY, APPLY, APPLY. The best thing you can do is apply to tons of jobs every day. There are hundreds of companies that offer remote work. If you get declined from one company, do not get discouraged. The worst thing you can do is give up. Before I found a company, I had interview after interview with no luck. It took about 7 or 8 months for me to find the right position to suit my needs. So get out there and start applying!
-BC
At first glance, all the online "companies" seem like scams; dont get me wrong, MANY of them are. The trick is to weeding out the bad seeds and it is easier than you might think. First, you need to decide whether you want to run your own home business or work for a company. If you want to run your own business, there are many companies out there that offer home business kits to get you started: Avon, Mary Kay, Ameriplan, Premier Jewelry, just to name a few. Home business require a lot of work to build your client base and to start earning incoming but if you're willing to work at it, you can earn some decent income. If a home business isn't right for you, then you need to look for companies that hire remote employees. Start by doing a Google search of work at home forums and websites. These are your best bet for finding legitimate companies and they also offer personal advice and experiences that can help guide you in the right direction.
Once you have a list of companies that will hire remote workers, APPLY, APPLY, APPLY. The best thing you can do is apply to tons of jobs every day. There are hundreds of companies that offer remote work. If you get declined from one company, do not get discouraged. The worst thing you can do is give up. Before I found a company, I had interview after interview with no luck. It took about 7 or 8 months for me to find the right position to suit my needs. So get out there and start applying!
-BC
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