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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

The key is that an employer connects with you via technology while you do the same work you would as if you were sitting in a cubicle at an office. Your LinkedIn profile or resume should note experience working remotely or independently on projects. An early indicator is your resume. Show your independence.

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It's Lonely in the Corner Office.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Where I used to work we had a Mailroom and I would plunk what I needed in a tray with a form to tell them how I wanted it to turn out and return to get it when it was finished. I am good at some things, but not as confident in other things. For instance, I am horrible at collating. I liked that. Now I have to do it myself. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

They want you ready-formed with skills you can use day one. I've also interviewed people who are like deer frozen in the headlights, refusing to retrain in a dead-end profession or just sending out resumes to big job boards. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You? No longer the case.

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

Your resume should always be able to reflect that you’ve kept up on the latest training and skills. Update (or build) your resume. Most of the positive stories I hear regarding new employment or business opportunity were created because of some form of networking. Could a Union Be Coming to a Cubicle Near You?

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