2012年4月18日 星期三

Telecommuting Employment - Increase Your Chances of Being Hired


The sheer number of people seeking telecommuting employment these days is staggering, and that means if you are serious about wanting to work from home, you really must have an edge to help you rise above the crowd and increase your chances of being hired. This article will share three important qualities that telecommuting employers look for in potential employees.

Quality #1 - Professionalism

Everything about you from your first contact with the telecommuting employer MUST scream "professionalism". I stress this all the time to people but I think many people don't know exactly what I mean. When I say "professionalism" I mean portraying yourself as someone who is mature, responsible, dependable, businesslike and experienced. Even if you don't have experience with the specific position you are applying for, you should still have some real world experience with working in a professional setting. (Unless the job states that no experience is necessary; but you should still come across as mature and dependable.)

Make sure your resume and cover letter are in tip top shape! Make sure you use correct spelling and grammar; make sure your cover letter is brief and to the point, and make sure your resume accurately highlights your strongest skills and "sells you" to the employer. You don't want to lie on your resume, but there are ways to word your skills and experience that make them seem much more attractive. I go into that in my telecommuting guide in more detail, but in general be sure to read over your resume and cover letter with a critical eye. What would a telecommuting employer be thinking as he/she reads your application? Would a few questions pop up? If so, be sure to answer those questions satisfactorily.

Quality #2 - Enthusiasm, But Not Desperation

Eagerness and enthusiasm are other qualities telecommuting employers look for in their candidates, but if you're not careful this can easily tip the scales into desperation. Whatever you do, you DON'T want to ramble on and on about why you NEED to work at home, how badly you need this job, or launch into the endless reasons why you need this job. It may sound harsh, but telecommuting employers don't care what you need; they care only about what YOU can do for THEM.

To that end, you want to be sure to act confident in your own skills and experience and be clear about what you have to offer the company, while also being enthusiastic about the opportunity. It can be a delicate balancing act for sure, but it's important to portray yourself in the right light to increase your chances of being hired.

Quality #3 - Can-Do Attitude

Equally important as professionalism and enthusiasm is a "can-do" attitude. What that means is demonstrating your willingness to be flexible and dedicated to the company, and you start demonstrating that from your very first contact - with your resume and cover letter. One of the ways you can do this is by being flexible with the hours and salary you prefer. Likewise with the duties the job entails, and your eagerness to take on new challenges and learn new skills. It's okay to state your preferences, but you also want to make it clear that you are flexible and willing to negotiate.

Let me tell you a little secret: many telecommuting employers will train you if they suspect you are the right kind of person for their team - even if their ad specifies experience is needed and you do not have that experience. This depends on the company and the job you are applying for, of course. Some positions really do require experience. But in a general sense, if you have the right attitude and demeanor, many employers will invest their time and energy into teaching you what you need to know to do the job right.

In other words, an employer is more likely to hire the "right" kind of person who may not have the right skills, rather than hiring the "wrong" kind of person, even if they have all the skills and experience in the world! As you may have heard in numerous other contexts, attitude is everything. If you show the employer that you are ready and willing to jump in and become a valuable asset to the company, you have overcome one major hurdle to successful employment.




Would you like to learn more about the ins and outs of working from home? Telecommuting is fast becoming one of the hottest career choices today. People everywhere are escaping the rat race and enjoying the true freedom and flexibility that telecommuting can provide. If you are ready to do the same, visit http://www.creativeworkathome.com/telecommute.htm.





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