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4 Ways to Increase Your Chances of Finding Remote Work

On The Job

Sara Fell , the founder and chief of FlexJobs.com , says she's seen a 400 percent growth in telecommuting jobs in the past three years. Sharpen your technology skills. Take classes or get new certifications to demonstrate you're staying current. Your resume has got to be free of typos, and you need to avoid a form cover letter.

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Is It a Curse -- or Blessing -- To be a Remote Worker?

On The Job

Casual forms of communication — conversations around the office coffeemaker, for example — often are vital forms of connection and information. It's important to keep yourself current — attend classes or participate in some online training to keep skills fresh. • For remote workers, that isn't a possibility.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

With their technology skills and great social networking abilities, GenY ( born roughly between 1980-2003) previously have found employers willing to meet their expectations. Like the rest of job hunters, Generation Y has found jobs can be tough to come by, even with their skills. But do they (GenY) have less of an attitude?

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