Attributes of Telecommuting Professional
April 30, 2007
Some of the key attributes to emphasize in your interview or endorsements when applying for a position that offers Telecommuting as an option, or as a full time work arrangement:
Solid Relationship Building and Maintenance with customers, extended team, colleagues, and management.
- Communicate clearly, sharing information and knowledge according to the “organization” protocol.
- Clarify intention and actions, don’t assume alignment, confirm it.
- Articulate and understand your goals , and those of your key customer.
Proven Accountability to Quality
- Results Matter! So does delivery on time, to specifications, within budget.
- Accessibility and availability regardless of location, when required for key deliverables. Clear availability to your published hours of operation.
- Mutual Performance Goals, Deliverables and Operational Review with your management.
RESOURCES IN THE NEWS:
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Telecommuters Need a Career Plan
CNN 79 Best Companies for Flexible Work and Telecommuting
Microsoft Small Business Tips: Are you self assured enough to be a telecommuter?
MSNBC Top Tips for Telecommuters
The Quiet Success: Telecommuting’s Impact on Transportation and Beyond.
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LinkedIn Helping Friends Business and Career Network
Telecommuter Professionals Yahoo Group
Work from Home Resources: http://hfcareernetwork.com/WorkFromHome.htm
Career Guide: http://www.hfcareernetwork.com/a-z.html
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