The Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we think about jobs. More people than ever are doing remote jobs and millions more are looking for a way out of their joblessness. If you are looking for a work-from-home job, you have to highlight it in your resume. In this post, we are going to show you 7 best ways to show remote experience on your resume.

Not everyone is able to work remotely. So, if you have experience working remotely, you already have a skill which is highly in demand. But in order to become a remote employee, having experience in a remote job is not necessary.  Here are some effective ways to show remote experience on your resume: 

1. Treat your resume as a marketing document

Contrary to many people think, a resume is not just a list of your skills and experiences. It is much more than that. In fact, it is a marketing document that can help you land your dream job. The sooner you learn to treat it as a marketing document the better.

You have to use your resume to showcase yourself. If you are a web designer and you apply to a remote job, you will get a voicemail if your resume properly showcases your skills and experiences. What do you need to do to get a phone call from your potential employer? 

First, you have to keep your resume short. You don't have to make a list of every experience we have gathered over the years. Just focus on your education and skills. Do not forget to include a portfolio of your work. 

2. Highlight your best traits

You should have a pretty good idea of the requirements for the job. The good news is you can highlight your best traits in a pretty basic CV. Make sure that your experiences and skills match the requirements for the job. To stay relevant in this age of information technology, focus on your knowledge of Cloud & Big Data. If you are a content writer and at the same time you have a good idea about social media marketing, you have to showcase both of your skills. 

Some people prefer creating two separate resumes to highlight two separate skills. It is a good idea because if you highlight two skills in the same CV, you may end up confusing your potential employer. Do everything it takes to convince your employer that you are a perfect fit for the job.

3. Follow the “6 seconds” rule

If you are applying for a remote job, chances are that more than 400 people are applying for the same job. The manager who reviews the resumes does not have lots of time to review all the CVs thoroughly. That is why you have to make sure that your resume can be scanned in a few seconds.

That means, long CVs often fail to make an impression. The reviewer will scan the first part of each resume. If you can impress the reviewer with that part, chances are that your resume will be reviewed thoroughly. Try to write your resume in such a way that it can pass the 6-seconds test. Remember, brevity is the soul of wit.

Put your name in the first part of the CV and make the text bold. Choose an easy-to-read font type. Times New Roman and Arial are easy to read. Make sure the font is large enough. Do not use small font even if you can easily read it.

Do not forget to use white spacing. Text is easy to read when you use white spacing. To let your employer know that you know what job you are applying for, put the name of the post. Avoid using too many colors because they can be distracting.

4. Focus on results

To land a new job, you may want to present the past results. But what is the best way to do it? Well, first of all you have to be precise in your language. Just write what you did and what set you apart. If the job requires leadership skills, highlight your desire for leadership. Do not hesitate to express the fact that you already have experience in leading teams.

Don’t just write that you created posters; write that you did it with result-oriented technology. If you are trying to present your illustration skills, mention the amount of content you created and write a thing or two about your previous employer.

5. Customize

Make sure that your CV is a good match for the job description. If you are familiar with or knowledgeable about the program listed by the employer, let the employer know that. Let him know that you can get to work right away. You need to be confident, bold and assured.

When it comes to applying to an online job, there’s a catch. Your submissions are judged with a critical eye by a monster called the “ATS”. It stands for “Applicant Tracking System”. Employers often use it to filter job applications. Applications that do not meet the criteria are automatically put in the “spam folder”.

However, if your resume is properly customized, you do not need to worry about ATS. Try to use keywords that your employer has already used in the job description. Your CV will be treated favorably if there are relevant keywords in it.

6. Tailor for social media

Day by day it is becoming more common to search jobs through social media. Many applicants are now trying to tailor their CVs for social media platforms. You can create a Twitter resume with a job search description. For LinkedIn, you can summarize your skills and experiences. If relevant, highlight your knowledge of the science of teams.

Pertinent information can be compressed to share on Facebook. People who tend to be more creative use Pinterest. On a social media platform, you have to try to make the best use of the limited space. You can communicate your brand by adding links to your portfolio and website.

7. Tailor for job search tools

These days, there are many job search services. Flexjobs is one of them. You can write you CV in such a way that it matches the online profile. Uploading a digital resume is very common now, but having an online profile is a cool thing! Employers often search for online profiles when they try to find candidates. Make sure your resume reflects your skills and experience.
Conclusion

The bottom line is, to show your remote work experience in your resume, you have to be professional and bold. If you are a bit strategic in your endeavor, you can hope to land your dream job. While it is true that there is no golden rule, we hope the tips provided in this post will make the process easier for you.

Author’s bio:

Alina Burakova has written extensively about the future of remote work. Her writing has influenced people all over the world to quit their 9-5 jobs. Alina has also contributed to Resume Prime review and many other online writing services.