Ten Tips to Make Your "Work at Home" Job Search Successful

• Make sure that you provide all of the documents that your teleworking job advertisement calls for. Provide your CV / resume and cover letter and make sure that you adhere to all submission instructions. Use mail, fax, email, or telephone calls only when requested.
  
• Have a CV / resume ready to be sent in a .txt format. Many employers have a database established up to receive scanned resumes and .txt format is the format that is required.
  
• If you have many interests in various fields, do not list them all on one CV / resume. It could make you look like a "jack of all trades and master of none."
  
• Write a teleworking objective statement. This will compel your prospective employer to continue reading. If it does not match what they are looking for, or it is so vague and they do not know what you are looking for, your CV will probably end up in the bin.
  
• Write your CV / Resume to highlight any equipment, software, or services that you currently have that make you "work at home ready".
  
• If you are seeking local teleworking jobs and are receptive to part-time jobs, list this on your CV or resume. Many companies may jump at the chance to give it a try on a part-time basis.
  
• If you already work at home and can show how your company has benefited from your experience, write it in your CV or resume.
  
• Localize your job search. Many job searchers overlook their own towns and instead focus on the internet for new jobs and opportunities. Local business owners may also be more open to local teleworkers because they can interview you in person, and maybe train you locally.
  
• Word of mouth. Let everyone you know that you are looking for a work at home - teleworking job.
  
• Approach your current employer. Most teleworking jobs come about as a result of asking present employers. This will reduce overheads, and accommodate employees who needs a more flexible schedule.