| Moms, this is the perfect time to break into the | | | | isn't always easy to get into. |
| telecommuting industry. The holiday season brings | | | | Any telecommuting experience on a resume is a very |
| extra opportunities for seasonal work. Just like many | | | | good thing and will help you get more jobs! |
| companies offline, telecommuting companies gear up | | | | And finally.... IT'S A JOB, IT'S A JOB, IT'S A JOB! J |
| for the surge in business by taking on more | | | | Before You Apply |
| employees | | | | As with any job you're applying to, you MUST present |
| What type of jobs | | | | yourself professionally. Here are some things to keep |
| The typical jobs available at this time are customer | | | | in mind before you send your resume out: |
| service and sales positions. Two companies believed | | | | Spell check ANY and ALL correspondence - which |
| to hire seasonal workers are: | | | | means cover letters, resumes, emails, and etc. |
| "But it's only temporary and I need permanent..." | | | | Customize your cover letter and resume for the |
| If that is what you're thinking to yourself I warn you to | | | | specific job/company you're applying to. I also |
| be prepared for a scolding! Okay, so maybe I won't | | | | recommend you have a professional resume writer |
| scold you, but instead I will tell you WHY it's a GOOD | | | | craft your resume package. |
| thing. | | | | Be prepared for the interview. Read up on the |
| It's a job! | | | | company and the job, jot down possible questions |
| It's a paycheck! | | | | you'd be asked and the answers to them, and be sure |
| It breaks you into the telecommuting industry - which | | | | that your house is quiet during the interview. |