By Cara Aley

Trying to get the attention of a potential employer? Some would argue that the best way to do this is to have a wholly original resume that will stand out (even in strange ways) from the others.

Here, we’ll highlight five weird and bizarre resumes that might have actually gotten their owners noticed, and then hired.

This guy rented a billboard.  You could, too.

For something in the neighborhood of $300, depending on the location, you too can rent a billboard and put your face and web address on it, saying ‘Hire Me!’- you might get a marketing position within 24 hours like Bennett Olson of Bloomington, MN. This clever young man followed an idea he saw in the movie I Love You Man, and the idea clearly paid off. (more…)

By Allison Rice

Since the popularization of the Internet, one of the fastest-growing trends in the professional world is telecommuting – and working from home has never been easier.

Meanwhile, corporate mega moguls (like Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer and Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly) are instituting company-wide telecommuting bans and changes to the work-at-home policies.

Why?

According to Marissa Mayer, telecommuting kills the “communication and collaboration” required for innovation to flourish. That may very well be true for careers that require team-work; however, for solitary positions, face-to-face meetings may actually stifle the flow of creativity and efficiency.

At the same time, there are some very real concerns related to the accountability and productivity issues inherent in a work-at-home environment. (more…)

By Holly Reisem Hanna

Dear Work at Home Woman,

I have been following your site and I like it very much. However, it’s seems that most, if not all, of the women who decide to work from home have college degrees and leave an already established career to pursue a career at home – these women have much to pull from in order to succeed.

For years now I have desired to run my own life and dearly want to work from home – but I do not have the fore mentioned degree/career to pull from, as I was a stay-at-home wife and home schooling mom for 22 years. About 4 years ago, I suffered a divorce and now am struggling to survive as I foolishly thought my marriage would last for forever. (more…)

By Alisha Webb

Many women feel uncomfortable when asking for a raise at work. It seems that reason and basic common sense are often two of the greatest factors holding ladies back from getting what they really deserve. Here is a look at how women can overcome their better nature to get themselves on a level pegging with their male counterparts.

The Scenario

Picture the scene, a hard working, already pretty high-powered woman is going for a highly substantial promotion. She is up against male colleagues with similar experience but less impressive results at the company. She knows that she is the best candidate for the role, and she probably will get the job, but it is also likely that she is going to sell herself short when it comes to getting paid.

Often simple reasoning as to things, such as the current state of the economy and the basic truth that she really doesn’t need any more, are the main reasons why women don’t get what they deserve when it comes to negotiating their new salary. Now is the time to throw that thought process out of the window and get with the program, just like the men have always done. (more…)

By Felix Tarcomnicu

One of the emerging trends in business is teleworking. Teleworking is just a fancy word for allowing an employee to work from home. Working from home has become increasingly popular because of its many benefits, both to the employees and the employers.

So if you are an employee and you are interested in working from home, these are seven benefits you can get:

1. Save Money:

Working in an office can literally cost you thousands a year. The further you have to commute, the more gas you have to use. And the more gas you use, the more money you spend. But besides that, working from home enables you to cook and prepare your own meal; ready to eat whenever you want. (more…)