Getting a work from home job is one the most trying and time consuming tasks a telecommuter will face. HEA-Employment.com receives requests from hundreds of job seekers every month to help them find employment. Matching job seekers with available job openings is one of the specialties our staff provides to help our members find a job and get hired.
Getting the Required Information
HEA requests the candidates’s CV and resume of review. We check their resume for any mistakes and make suggestions on how they can update their resume and cover letter for a better response. Most applicants will include non-relevant information on their resumes such as jobs that have no connection to the job(s) they are seeking. I would suggest adding all the jobs you performed with the most relevant jobs included in your summary. If you do not have any jobs that qualify you for the position(s), I would suggest leaving out the experience section altogether or entering the least amount of details for each job to give the employer an example of the jobs you have performed over the years.
The education section must include certificates or degrees you have received that can be used for the position. If a candidate is seeking a clerical job and they have a degree in medical transcription, the degree can still be used as experience or education for a clerical position. Skills such as attention to detail, patience, hard work and communication are universal and beneficial to every kind of job. Last but not least is the reference section, most applicants just enter “available upon request”. but we suggest listing a minimum of 3 references that can vouch for your work ethic and trustworthiness to get the job done.
Career Counseling and Guidance
HEA offers career advice to members to help them locate the best job. One of the most important functions a person can do to find a job and get hired is to make sure they are looking in the right industry and for the right job. One of the most common mistakes are job seekers selecting positions that are not suitable for their qualifications and experience. The best way to get employed is to find a job that best matches your skills because the number of people who will be applying for the job will be a lot less which will increase your chances of getting a job.
Using Social Media to Find a Job
Social media sites such as LinkedIn and BranchOut can be useful places to network and find a job. Many sights are now allowing applicants to apply for jobs using their personal LinkedIn accounts making the job search much easier. We ask our members to join these networks to enhance their prospects of getting hired. LinkedIn allows you to add your resume, skills and endorsements from companies you worked for and people you worked with for confirmation of your experience. LinkedIn can be a very useful tool to contact potential employers and network with recruiters to find employment. It is not very popular with work at home positions at the moment, but I think this will change in the near future.
Searching Jobs and Job Listings
The final step is to start searching for jobs. The best places to search for work at home jobs are on the most popular job sites such as CareerBuilder and HotJobs. If you are looking for freelance jobs, you can visit sites such as iFreelance or Odesk. HEA-Employment.com compiles all the work at home jobs from thousands of job boards every day and posts them in a single database for convenience and accessibility. When searching for jobs, make sure you are very specific and select your experience, skills and education to get the best results.
By S. Marie Surles, President of HEA-Employment.com