What Are the Differences Between Telecommute Resumes and Standard Resumes?
By Jennifer Anthony Jobseekers often ask me what the difference is between a “standard” resume and a telecommute resume. So I have compiled this short article to explain those differences. 1. Telecommute resumes have to stand out. Recruiters and hiring mangers are flooded with resumes when they post a telecommute job. I spoke to a recruiter that stated he gets between 750 and 1,000 resumes, each day, every time he posts a project. It starts to taper off a little after the third day. So after just three days, he could easily have more than 2,000 resumes to sort through. Because of this, you absolutely have to have a resume that stands apart from the crowd. I dont mean that you should add all kinds of clipart and colorful graphics – so dont go crazy. You should take time to make sure your information is presented in an easy to read and eye-pleasing format. You will need to emphasize your skills, particularly your ability to work independently, and your time management skills. 2. Telecomm
