As remote work looms beyond the pandemic, the ability to remain focused, organized, and productive at home is becoming a coveted skill. Career advisors say highlighting it on a résumé can give applicants an advantage. “Reflecting this experience catches an employer’s attention because it shows that an applicant possesses self-initiative,” Betsy Andrews, a career coach at the remote work portal FlexJobs explained in a recent blog post.
Amanda Augustine, a career expert at résumé-consulting business TopResume, advises labeling your telecommuting experience by putting “remote” or “virtual” next to job titles or indicating it in the location field. “When you’re describing your accomplishments, be sure to quantify that information,” she explained in a webinar earlier this year. “You want to show employers that you can be successful and provide value, even if you’re not working out of the headquarters.”
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