How can work-from-home professionals get noticed by recruiters

Does the hard reality of the work-from-home job market hit you as soon as you start your search. Here are some tips that would help you get noticed by recruiters.

Career websites

Start your search from job portals, like SHEROES, that are dedicated to flexible or work-from-home opportunities. Acknowledge the fact that you are looking to work from home in your profile itself. Many start-ups prefer to have freelancers on board. It cuts the cost of infrastructure and the companies get access to a larger talent pool across the globe.   

Cover letter

It is your first handshake with the employer. It is your chance to introduce yourself and communicate the things that cannot be included in the CV. For example, being a work-from-home professional, you may like to mention your independent assignments that would project your self-motivated, or self-starter image. Moreover, you may want to highlight that you have a designated home office with high speed net connection.

Resume

When a recruiter gets hold of your CV, the first thing that she would like to know is, ‘What is in it for her?’ So, do not waste precious words advertising all the roles you have undertaken. Customise it in line with the target position. For example, your achievements as a marketing manager in a Fortune 500 would not make sense if you intend to apply for a writing project. Emphasise on the skills and qualifications that would be useful to your prospective employer. Moreover, you could provide a link to your work or personal website. Employers are always interested in assessing your worth from your tangible work samples. Keep yourself updated about the latest industry trends, update your skills, and, include the keywords for the job position you are applying for.

Online networking

Do you visit blogs related to your interests? If yes, then how many times do you express your opinion there? If you haven’t done it till now, then go for it. If you work from home, your online footprint is highly crucial. Your comments get noticed for your acumen. You never know where you encounter a recruiter. Other platforms where you should watch your footstep are social media portals like Twitter and Facebook. Your online activity speaks volumes about your personality, values and inclination.

Professional account online

When appointing a geographically distributed team, the chances of a face-to-face encounter are remote. In that case online image comes handy. So, you should complete your profile, highlighting your work experiences and current projects on relevant portals. Add a photograph to add authenticity.Share links of your work. Recruiters appreciate the accessibility to live projects.

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