Resumes for Telecommuters

Filed in archive online job on July 19, 2007

There are so many tips and tricks on how to compose a resume that is tailored for employers hiring someone to telecommute. I say these suggestions would be very helpful:

1. Highlight your contact details.

Aside from the usuals - name, address, home phone and mobile number, if you are going to apply for a telecommute job, it's important to also include other means of communicating with you. The trend is to include your Skype ID and IM username/s. Oh, and don't forget to make your email address be more professional-sounding than hotandcute@yahoo...

2. Make your resume REALLY easy to read.

Don't overdesign your resume but make sure that it's highly scannable. Use bold fonts for those important sections of your resume and sparingly, you can highlight or underline experiences that will emphasize that you're qualified to do the job. I used this one time and I believe it helped since my employer mentioned this tactic.

3. Proofread, proofread, proofread.

Nothing can turn off an employer better than a writer sending a resume' that's full of typographical errors. And, even if you're not applying for a writer position, it still pays to review your resume' many times before you submit it. Have a friend to review it for you to see how effective your resume is.

Also, check if the employer requires you to send it as an attachment of he asks that you paste it on the body of your email. Neglect of this simple instruction can cost you that online job you've been longing for.

If you're in for more resume writing tips, particularly, a virtual assistant's resume, here's more.