Most people want a work @ home position, whether they find one researching online or their outside employer considers telecommuting.
When applying for a work @ home position, you must treat it like you are seeking an outside position with a company.
I have recruited for many positions in the past, and I know first hand of what goes on when individuals are seeking a home position.
When applying for a work at home position, there are some things you must consider to help you get the position at home.
The Dont’s in finding work @ home positions –
1. Do not ask if the position you are inquiring about is a scam. Do you realize how bad that looks? If you respond to an advertisement and ask if their opportunity is a “scam,” do you know what they are going to do with your email? You got it, they are going to toss it! Never ask if an opportunity is a scam to the person you are inquiring too!
2. Never beg for a work @ home position. Begging makes you look desperate and more then likely the person who placed the ad will toss it.
The following are examples of emails I have received of people begging for a work @ home position:
“Hire me because I need to work @ home.”
“I need a job so bad at home because I have two kids.”
“I am a single parent and need to work @ home.”
“Please send more information.”
“I want the job.”
3. Do not respond to every single work @ home ad you find online. I find many people responding to every ad they find to get a work @ home position. Why apply for a position when you do not have any experience. For instance, you are a typing expert and you see a web designer ad, don’t apply for a web designer position if you are not qualified.
4. Do not keep emailing the company regarding the work @ home position. If you keep emailing to find out the status of your interest/resume /application, you will annoy the company. I would say follow up with them in about two weeks. When you follow up, make sure you write a professional follow up letter.
The Do’s in finding work @ home positions –
1. Apply only to positions where you are qualified. If you are a web designer then you would obviously apply for positions where you have the knowledge and experience.
2. Read the information regarding the position in detail. Read the advertisement over and over. If they have information on a website, read it in detail.
3. Follow the directions of “how” the company wants you to submit for more information. If the company wants you to email your resume in the body of an email then do it or if they want it as an attachment then send it that way.
4. Always, email a resume when the company asks for one. If they say they want a resume then make sure you send one. Make sure it is a professional resume focusing on what your skills, experiences and anything you are doing working @ home.
5. Make sure your resume and any correspondence is well written and checked for errors. Last thing you want to do is send a resume with grammar and punctuation errors. It is critical you check your resume over and over and even have someone else review it for you.
Making sure you are thinking and acting professional when applying for work @ home positions. You will probably get more responses to your resume and have less rejections.
Best wishes to your success!
Stacy
Copyright 2002 All Rights Reserved Stacy Perez is a successful mother, making a living online. She owns and maintains: www.wahp.com and www.dotcommommies.com “Inspiring Parents to Work @ Home” is what Stacy Perez does on a daily basis with her websites and ezines. Subscribe to both ezines and start working @ home today!
