Successful Work-At-Home Job Search
1. Make sure you have the skills and experience required for the job. If the employer wants someone who types 80 words per minute, then you need to meet that requirement. Don’t fake it because many jobs will have a test or an interview and you’ll eventually be found out if you don’t meet the job requirements.
2. Verify your resume presents you as a professional and capable employee. Check for grammar and spelling. You’d be surprised how many emails I get from people who want to type at home, but don’t seem to know how to type. Also, use active words and tailor your resume to fit the specific job.
3. Follow the directions for applying to the job. One of the biggest complaints from employers is that applicants don’t follow the directions. Provide the employer with everything he asks for. Nothing more. Nothing Less.
4. Check your online reputation. Employers do use the Internet to learn about you. Social networking can be fun, but having a picture of you eating an olive from someone’s belly button during spring break may lead employers to pass on your application. Do a vanity search on your name to see what’s online about you. Work to get rid of any embarrassing or questionable material.
5. Follow up with an email or a phone to inquire about your application. Sometimes resumes get lost in cyber space, so it doesn’t hurt o follow up. However, don’t call if the job announcement specifically says not to. Also, give the employer time. If you haven’t heard within two weeks of the application deadline or sending in your resume, follow up. Be sure your tone is polite and professional…
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