Comments on: Interview mistakes can be just as deadly for a telecommute job.

By: Disabled Chat

Disabled Chat — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:56:59 +0000

I have Bell’s Palsy and enjoy your blog very much. First time I’ve commented, but have been reading here and there.
Great blog. I enjoy reading it every chance I get and value your opinions!

By: sharon

sharon — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:45:38 +0000

This is true, although often when a job listing is really vague it can be a bad sign. Most employers are quite specific about what experience and qualifications they’re looking for. So if a listing has no requirements or is otherwise vague about what the job entails, I would do some background checking (with the BBB for starters).

Something that might help you to keep track of your applications is to create a system of organization for your job search. You could track ads and responses manually using a spiral notebook or index cards or you could use one of the free online job tracker tools like JibberJobber.

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:35:15 +0000

Sharon,
Thank you for this. I agonize over what information to include in my apps, whether I am sending too much or not enough. I would love to see a post from you with more specific information. The problem from the application side is that often the ad poster does not give me specific enough information on what they are looking FOR in an applicant. Also, when I am applying for several VA positions, and I do hear back, I often have a hard time identifying from their reply which job is answering me! And ideas? Thanks