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Find a Telecommuting Job in Less than an Hour a Day

© Leslie Truex

Searching for a job is full-time work. If you are working full-time but still want to obtain a telecommuting job, finding the time to search and apply for work can be difficult. Making the time to do the work necessary is essential in achieving success and not very hard if you get organized and develop an effective system. Below you will find some tips that will help you make the most of your search in as little time as possible. The first section involves preparing for the search. That is followed by a daily regimen that you should be able to complete in 30 to 60 minute per day.

Preparing to Search for Work:

With these basic preparations you will be able to quickly apply to jobs you find. The preparation involves creating the materials you will need to apply to jobs as well as developing a system and organization.

The Resume:

1. Once you locate a job, you need to submit a resume or fill-out an online application (even if the announcement doesn't ask for a resume, send something that details your skills and experience. Don't just send, "I'm interested in this job."). This can take a great deal of time particularly if you don't have a ready-made resume or stock answers to common questions. Therefore the first step in conducting a work-at-home job search is to prepare a resume. The resume you make at this point should be generic, outlining all your skills and experience. If you know the different types of jobs you plan to apply to, you should make a general resume for each job type.

2. As you find jobs, you should open your resume document and change it to fit the specific job to which you plan to apply. I recommend copying and pasting the generic resume into a new document, make the changes and then name the file after the job or company.

3. Many companies will not accept attachments so it's best to create a simple resume without fancy fonts or formats. That way you can copy and paste it into your email or the online submission form that asks for resumes.

4. You will also want to create a generic introduction or cover letter that you will also change to fit with each job to which you apply. The cover letter should contain information about the job to which you are applying, where you saw the job, brief overview of your qualifications, and your contact information. If you are pasting your resume into the email, just put a line indicating your resume follows the letter.