You need to realise that you most likely will not find your perfect job/client on your first attempt just as it has always been.

People seem to expect that they will find perfect job/assignment straight away. This market is no different from classified job advertisements in newspapers. Job searching requires just as much effort, persistence and diligence.

At all times be professional. Your standards and presentation must be of highest order just as if you where applying for traditional employment. Possibly more!

You must submit professional quality resumes, portfolios and applications. Your written submission is first and only chance you have to make an impression. The competition will be fierce.

You need to set your submission apart from rest.

Here are some tips;

 Learn about resumes and cover letters.

 Submit your resume to a person.

 Follow directions indicated in job announcement.

 Gear each resume to job/assignment you are applying for.

Don't give up - ever!

If you have been looking for 6 months you need to re-evaluate your efforts.

Are you looking in right places?

Are you willing to consider variety?

Are you pro-actively marketing yourself and your skills?

Do friends and former colleagues know about and fully understand your attempts to change career?

Have you been submitting top quality literature, letters, resumes and applications?

Have you been working on your goal on a regular basis for 6 months? Wishing to work at home for 6 months isn't same as actively looking for a job for 6 months.

This career change is potentially start of a new way of life. You can turn your work at home dream into a reality. It may become start of your own business as you get used to disciplines.

Use foregoing to make that vital career change which could be start of most exciting time of your working life.

Tip;

Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

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You will also want to do some research on person or people that will be conducting your interview. Learn what they do for company and try to get some examples of their achievements in company.

Practice Interview Question Responses

It is best, if you are prone to nervousness, to practice giving your responses to questions that may be asked of you. You should practice your wording and tone of voice that you plan to use. Try keeping your responses as brief as possible, but with as much detail as you can.

When you are trying to work out proper responses to interviewer's questions, you will also want to practice art of getting your nerves under control as well as ridding yourself of any other odd habits while talking, like expressing yourself with your hands.

Dress for Part

Pre-select your attire day before your interview. You want to make sure that your clothes do not have any wrinkles or stains on them. Pick an outfit that best suits type of job that you are applying for. If you are going to work in an office setting, you should dress conservatively.

Of course if you are planning to work outdoors or in an artistic environment, you can dress a little more casually.

Get Organized

Make sure that all of things that you will need for interview are prepared day before. Make a checklist of things that you will need if you have to. You should always have an extra resume handy during interview. You should also bring with you a note pad to take notes during interview if needed.

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