Imagine a commute-free morning, more quality time with the family, a flexible schedule, fewer meeting rooms, and less office politics. That’s more or less the reality for the 12 percent of full-time employees and 30 percent of hybrid employees in America.

However, LinkedIn cites that while remote job ads dwindle, they actually garner 50 percent of the total applications. That means there are more workers looking for remote work than remote jobs. To really stand out, you’ll need one important tool: a work-from-home resume.

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What is a work-from-home resume?

The work-from-home resume serves the same purpose as a traditional resume. It  showcases your skills, experience, and qualifications to potential employers. However, there are key differences.

For example, remote workers manage time effectively and work independently—a work-from-home resume must demonstrate those relevant soft skills.

As with any job, showcasing past experience in the field can help you land more work in the same field. Thus, showcasing experience working from home is helpful to land another remote job.

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What to include in a work-from-home resume

While there's no one right way to create a work-from-home resume, there are a few essential elements the best ones include.

Objective

Resume objectives, also called professional summaries, are statements just below your contact information and target title. 

If you are just starting out in the remote field, the resume objective gives you the opportunity to discuss your desire to pivot into a remote work environment.

An objective for a work-from-home resume should include your:

• Desired position or job title
• Aspirations or career goals (if pivoting into remote work)
• Experience with remote collaboration and communication

Work-from-home resume objective sample

"Versatile and creative video editor with a passion for visual storytelling, eager to leverage 4 years of experience in crafting captivating video content within remote work environments. Skilled in collaborating effectively with remote teams, utilizing platforms like Slack, Zoom, and Frame.io to facilitate seamless communication and project management. 

Example keywords to describe yourself in an objective for a work-from-home resume:

• Innovative
• Self-Motivated
• Adaptabile
• Tech-Savvy
• Focused
• Organized
• Communicative
• Reliable
• Engaged
• Collaborative

Contact

Resumes traditionally include at least the city and state of your address. When applying to remote positions, your physical location is less important. You have a few options:

• List your city and state
• Leave it off
• State “remote” or “location independent”

Always consider the job application at hand. For example, there may be an occasion where you're applying to a work-from-home position but they require you to reside nearby. In such a case, list your city and state. 

“I look for an overlap of at least three hours in our business days,” says remote work expert and freelance business owner Domenico Trimboli. “This helps solve issues in a quicker way when they arise.”

Here's what the contact section of your remote work resume could look like:

Chris Johnson

123-456-7890 | Chris.Johnson@gmail.com

US remote worker in Pacific Time Zone 

Skills and competencies

A dedicated resume skills section helps you highlight your qualifications while optimizing your resume for ATS searches using relevant keywords. Remember to include soft and hard skills that are valuable for remote jobs.

Work-from-home soft skills

Your work-from-home resume must convey your ability to manage time without direct supervision. Highlight your self-organization skills and capacity to meet deadlines.

Example work-from-home resume soft skills

• Time Management
• Self-Motivated
• Adaptability
• Tech-Savvy
• Problem-Solving
• Organization
• Written Communication
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Collaboration

Work-from-home hard skills

Your work-from-home resume must showcase your communication and collaboration skills. In addition to any technical skills needed for the role, highlight your ability to collaborate with a remote team. 

Example work-from-home resume hard skills

• Virtual Collaboration Tools (e.g., Teams, Slack)
• Video Conferencing Software (e.g., Zoom)
• Project Management Tools (e.g., Clickup, Asana)
• Remote Desktop Applications (e.g., TeamViewer)
• Cloud-Based File Sharing Systems (e.g., Google Drive, Box)
• Content Management Systems (CMS) (e.g., Wordpress)
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software (e.g., Salesforce, Hubspot)
• Language Skills 
• Online Research Skills
• Cybersecurity Awareness
• Password Sharing (1password, LastPass)
• Knowledge Management Software (Guru, Notion)
• Screening Recording Software (Loom, BombBomb)

Work experience

The bulk of your resume is dedicated to listing your past experience, along with your responsibilities and achievements. You’ll want to tailor this section to the job description as much as possible, aligning your achievements with the skills needed in the new position. 

How do you describe remote work experience on a resume? Use the bullet points to highlight your success working in remote positions or online environments. 

Here are some examples:

• Highlight productivity: “Completed customer support tickets, exceeding monthly quota for remote team members”
• Highlight awards: “...as part of a company voted Top Remote Company to Work For 2020”
• Highlight self-motivation: “Liaised with international clients through Salesforce from a dedicated home office.”
• Highlight related experience: Include freelance and self-employed work experience

Michelle Puccinelli, who helps companies hire and retain successful remote teams, gives this advice:

“[I always consider:] Did the candidate 100 percent follow every single part of the instructions? If they can’t follow the written directions in an application, they’re probably not right for my virtual team. Ninety percent of [virtual] communication and project briefs in written form. And the ability to be meticulous is pretty crucial to prevent too much back and forth.”

Matching Mode in Teal’s Resume Builder is helpful for this prep work. Attach a job description to your resume and Teal will suggest keywords and skills primed for inclusion in your work-from-home resume.

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Example work-from-home job description for a resume

Ally Hop, Inc. | 06/2020-Present

Digital Marketing Specialist (Remote)

• Led the redesign of the company's website, orchestrating virtual collaboration with cross-functional teams across different time zones, resulting in a 27% increase in user engagement.
• Collaborated with remote sales teams via Salesforce and Slack to develop targeted email marketing campaigns, leading to a 18% growth in qualified leads.
• Facilitated remote training sessions for new hires, fostering a productive remote work environment.

What if you have no remote experience?

Even if you have no remote experience, you can still write a work-from-home resume. Lean on transferable skills you learned from your traditional work environment, such as collaborating with teams in other locations, online tools used, and managing schedules or agendas or other team members. 

The opportunities are out there, and you have the tips you need to create a stellar work-from-home resume. To get started finding your first or next remote position, check out our guide on how to find the best remote jobs.

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Work-from-home resume examples

Currently, the computer and IT sector is the top industry for remote work—with marketing, accounting, and finance not far behind. 

For these roles and similar, use the work-from-home example below as a starting point. Include your experience and personal details and you’re on your way to a tailored work-from-home resume. 

Work-from-home resume template for common roles

[Your Name]

(Optional) [Your Address]

[City, State, Zip Code]

[Your Email Address]

[Your Phone Number]

Objective

Dedicated and results-oriented [job title] with [X] years of experience in providing [main responsibility] to clients/customers across [industries]. Seeking a remote [job] position where I can leverage my [job-specific skill #1], [job-specific skill #2], [job-specific skill #3], and [remote-specific skill(s)] to deliver [desired outcome].

Professional Experience

[Job Title]

[Company Name], [Location/Remote]

[Month, Year] - Present

[Brief description of responsibilities and achievements]

[Brief description of responsibilities and achievements]

[Brief description of responsibilities and achievements]

[Brief description of responsibilities and achievements]

Education

[Bachelor's/Master's Degree] in [Field of Study]

[University Name], [Location]

[Year of Graduation]

Skills

Excellent [job-specific soft skills]

Strong [job-specific hard and technical skills]

Ability to [top collaboration skills]

Proficiency in [remote collaboration tools]

Experience with [CRM software]

Certifications

[Certification Name], [Issuing Organization], [Year]

[Certification Name], [Issuing Organization], [Year]

Work-from-home customer service resume sample

Want to see the above work-from-home template in action? Here’s an example from a customer service representative.

Objective

Dedicated and collaborative customer service professional with three years of experience in providing exceptional support to clients in the fashion industry. Seeking a remote customer service position where I can leverage my sharp communication skills, problem-solving abilities, ecommerce knowledge, and proficiency in remote collaboration tools to provide exceptional service and contribute to customer satisfaction.

Professional Experience

Customer Service Representative

Head to Toe, Worldwide

January 2021 - Present

• Respond promptly and professionally to customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat, resulting in an excellent average handling time, according to industry standards.
• Handle a high volume of incoming calls and emails, maintaining an average 4.7 customer satisfaction rating.
• Leverage CRM software to document customer interactions, update account information, and escalate complex issues to appropriate departments for resolution.
• Collaborate effectively with international teams across five different time-zones to resolve customer issues.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Proficiency in Slack and Zoom
• Experience with Salesforce and Zendesk
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s of Arts, Communication

Chapman University, Orange, California

2020

Certifications
International Customer Service Association (ICSA) Certification (2021)

Salesforce Service Cloud Certification (2022)

Work-from-home resume template for non-traditional roles

What if you have no remote job experience? Just entering the workforce after a break? Here are some work-from-home examples for non-traditional roles. 

Work-from-home resume no experience sample

Objective

Adaptable and hands-on individual with a diverse background in customer service and a strong passion for community-building. Seeking a remote position where I can leverage my strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and ability to learn quickly to contribute to the team's success.

Experience

Various | Location independent 

• Wrote think pieces on Medium, delivering quality content online for thousands of monthly readers.
• Managed a paper route, delivering newspapers to over 100 households on a daily basis.
• Volunteered at the local hospital, assisting with administrative tasks and catering food to the children’s wing.

Education

Long John High School

Austin, Texas

GPA: 3.65

Skills

Apple Certified Pro - Final Cut Pro X

Excellent social media and copy editing knowledge 

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

David Odier, Founder of Izrom and CEO of Launch Mappers, has been leading remote-first companies since 2019. He gives this advice: 

“Remote experience comes in different ways: someone who leads side-projects, or has previous entrepreneurship or freelancing experience are all great indicators.”

Work-from-home resume for stay at home parent

Career Summary

Motivated individual with a background in managing household responsibilities and caring for children. Eager to leverage my organizational skills and time management abilities to contribute effectively to an English teaching role. 

Professional Experience

Stay-at-Home Parent

Austin, Texas

• Designed and implemented language learning activities and games to teach children aged 3 to 7, incorporating fun and interactive methods to foster language acquisition.
• Managed household activities, including meal planning, budgeting, and coordinating schedules for children's activities.
• Provided childcare and educational support for children, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment.

Fundraising Coordinator

Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)

Remote volunteer in Austin, Texas

• Organized and executed virtual fundraising events and campaigns for the PTA, raising over $4,000 to support school initiatives.
• Recruited and coordinated volunteers for fundraising events, delegating tasks via email and SMS.
• Developed online materials to drive participation from parents and the local community.

“Written communication skills are key to making sure remote working works efficiently,” says David Odier. “I'm also looking for confident and ambitious people which can lead me to think they can manage themselves on a daily basis.”

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How to improve your odds of landing a work-from-home job

Hiring managers want to find someone who can easily step into their role and thrive. Still haven’t found the perfect remote job? Teal’s Job Search feature lets you find and filter jobs by remote, hybrid or onsite. Tech industries embrace remote work more than other industries. Head to Teal’s job board to find a remote tech job today.

A well-crafted work-from-home resume will not only mention your experience and proficiency with collaboration and time management tools, but also tailor achievements related to the specific job search.

If you need help showcasing your ability to operate remotely, Teal’s AI-powered Resume Builder can help. Using your job application as a guide, you can easily create metric-rich achievements and skills that stacks up the competition in a remote-first world.

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