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A creative stock of web marketing adviceMelissa Brewer (182)   Melissa Brewer  Capital Creative Marketing and Copywriting How to Write a Resume for a Telecommuting JobPosted Thursday, February 26, 2009 (254 days 15 hours ago.) Viewed 55 times. When applying for a specific telecommuting position, you should treat your resume as first impression. Because HR and hiring managers receive dozens - and sometimes hundreds - of resumes each day when trying to fill virtual positions, they scan through them very quickly. Resumes that are formatted incorrectly, contain spelling or grammatical errors, or are sent past the requested due date are often discarded during the first round of readings. In fact, many human resources department in the virtual office world actually use software to scan for important keywords and skills - so tweaking your resume is a very good idea before you send it off to the virtual employer. Formatting Your Resume Since many companies require that resumes be sent electronically, you need to learn how to send them correctly so incorrect formatting doesn't end up costing you a job. If the company doesn't want you to send your resume as an attachment, but rather in the body of an email, keep things simple. Don't worry about centering your name and address or highlighting headings and other information. While you can cut and paste your resume into the email, go through it to make sure bullets are in the right place and sentences are not crowding each other. Many times, it's best to simply type the information from your resume into the body of the email. Instead of bullets, break the information into sections and title them accordingly (objective, educational experience, work experience, interests, references, etc.). This will create a clean document that hiring managers will appreciate. If you're allowed to send your resume as an attachment, send it in Word, .pdf, or in the file type requested by the company. Spelling and Grammar When creating a resume, never rely on your computer's spell check program. Many times, the program will only recognize words that are misspelled, not words that are spelled correctly, but used incorrectly. Always read your resume a few times after completing it. Not only will you catch any spelling and grammar mistakes, you may think of additional information to add. Contents of a Great Resume What you choose to include in your resume will be determined by what the company asks for and what you feel is best in order to get the job. These skills should be adapted to your potential employer. Specific experience that relates to the virtual position is essential. Make sure you look up information on the company and what it does, as well as their customers and clients. As a rule, you should include the following components for your resume: * Objective statement - This statement should summarize your goals and reasons why you want to work for the company. You can include a sentence or two about prior work experiences, skills you have, or interest in working for a particular company. * Work Experience -You should list your last three jobs or more as requested by the company. Include the name, location, position held, and years of service. You can also mention skills you learned as well. * Educational Experience - You should list college degrees, special training programs, and other educational training you received that have helped in past and present jobs. * Special Skills and Interests -You should list any skills or interests you feel would help hiring managers make their decision about whether to hire you. * References -Include names, company name, location, job titles or positions, and work contact numbers The main objective of the virtual resume is to convey the message that you have the skills needed to perform the job without supervision. When seeking virtual employment, you to have strong problem solving skills, the ability to motivate yourself, and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner. During your virtual job search, you should take the time to learn more about a company before applying for a job. Read their mission statement, learn how they approach business and customer service, and find out the ways they give back to the community. Pay special attention to their clients to glean knowledge of the types of companies and industries the virtual position will deal with. During your research, you may find that you are not the best fit for the job or the company may not be the best fit for you. If this is true, don't be disheartened. There really are legitimate opportunities out there for virtual employees- so if you're not a right fit, keep hunting! There's probably a perfect virtual employer for your experience and skills. Melissa Brewer is the author of the Little White Ebook of Virtual Assistant Jobs, available at LittleWhiteEbook.com. She has worked as a freelance writer for the past 9 years and currently resides in Washington, DC, three miles from the Obama White House. 
Permalink Comments (0) Online Tutoring Jobs How to Know If They're LegitPosted Thursday, February 26, 2009 (254 days 16 hours ago.) Viewed 430 times. Regardless if you're a teacher or an expert in a particular language, musical instrument, math or other discipline, finding legitimate online tutoring jobs can be frustrating unless you conduct a little research first. When looking for these types of jobs, there are many resources including online classifieds, tutoring service websites, grocery store bulletin boards and print newspapers that you can turn to when looking for work. But how do you distinguish legitimate work from a scam? Research All Leads The first step toward finding legitimate work as a tutor is to research all leads. Researching those who were referred to you, ads posted by individuals or services and those who contact you via ads you post can help protect you from being scammed. Finding out who you'll be working for is essential if you want to provide the best services possible and avoid any unnecessary hassles. Common ways to research leads include:
Set Rates for Tutoring Services One of the best ways to avoid being scammed is to start your own tutoring business. Thanks to the Internet, you can advertise your services in online classifieds, community message boards, college campuses and other places you feel people will see your advertisement. Setting rates, maximum distance you're willing to travel, how often you want to be paid and how many sessions you will offer each month will make it much easier for people to decide if they really want to use your services. By setting a flat, hourly rate, you can weed out those who are interested in tutoring, but who are unwilling to commit to paying you on a regular basis. You may also want to create a contract outlining your rates and other information about the services you'll be providing. This will ensure that everyone involved understands what is expected. Depending on your area of expertise, there may be many opportunities for you to find steady work. Conducting Interviews Before accepting any tutoring position, schedule a meeting so you can go over the job requirements, rates and other important information. During this meeting, take the time to ask your own questions. Relying on your instincts can help you determine which tutoring opportunities are worth pursuing and which ones to walk away from. The more information you have about a tutoring assignment or tutoring service, the more secure you will be when accepting an assignment. Even when you find a tutoring opportunity online, scheduling a face-to-face meeting is the best way to decide if the job is right for you. Melissa Brewer is the author of the Little White Ebook of Virtual Assistant Jobs, available at LittleWhiteEbook.com. She has worked as a freelance writer for the past 9 years and currently resides in Washington, DC, three miles from the Obama White House.
Permalink Comments (0) Stay at Home Moms and Their Very Real JobsPosted Thursday, February 26, 2009 (254 days 16 hours ago.) Viewed 19 times. As a stay at home mom that wants to work from home, many people may seem like they don't take your seriously. Even when you find that elusive perfect home-based job, it's hard for other moms to deal with sometimes. There's always this not-so-hidden perception that because you're a stay at home mom, you can't actually be working. Not all stay at home moms work, and if you have friends who don't it can be hard for them to understand that your days aren't free.
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