How to mention in resume that I have worked remotely?

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I’m a software engineer, and I found a firm that may consider hiring someone that could work from outside their offices.

I don’t want to mention that I’m searching for a project where I can work remotely, but I do want to mention that I have worked remotely in several other projects.

How can this be done? I wanted to add it in two places on my resume:

  • The cover page saying something like “I have gained valuable experiences working on several projects remotely”
  • The actual resume, next to the company that I worked for that allowed me to work remotely.

What do you suggest?

Thanks.

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Telecommuting is one term I might use.

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Did you work remotely some or all of the time?

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Thanks for your replies.

In the last two sites, everything was done remotely: the manager was in country A, the two developers were in country B & C, and the server was in country D. We communicated via skype or MSN, and I would log on to the server via MS Windows remote desktop.

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If the role is full time remote simply indicate that as the location…

Webmanager, Foobar, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA [remote]

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There are several different ways to utilize your skills in working remotely when applying for new jobs. You stated that you don’t want to work remotely for your next job. In this case, I would use the following kind of language in your resume and cover letter to show that you have worked remotely and gleaned valuable skills by doing so, but are not necessarily looking for that now.

Example-

-Having worked independently in this position through the use of Skype and various online communication tools, I have gained the ability to communicate effectively across a wide range of workplace scenarios, both in and out of the office.

-This role required the use of daily teleworking practices including software such as Skype and other online communication tools, allowing me to effectively achieve company goals in project development.

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Thanks for all your replies.

Actually, I misspoke there. I would prefer working on a project where I can work remotely. I’ve worked in software development for over ten years, and I can honestly say I was more much efficient at these last two projects where I worked remotely. I was not only more productive working from my office, but we were able to finish under budget and ahead of schedule in both projects.

I would prefer working remotely (even if for less money), so I would like to modify my cover page (and the resume detail) so that it ‘hints’ that I would prefer working remotely.

Thanks again.

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Try adding a “key skills” section and include “Remote & Onsite” as one of those skills (in fact, I would seriously recommend that you have a skills sections). I’d also add this into the cover letter. Don’t bombard the resume with this phrase though, concentrate on selling your skills and capabilities. Also, don’t forget to follow your application with a phone call.

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Excellent posts here, have to agree with everything that is stated. I would advise though that you avoid mentioning your interest in remote working until you get the interview. Get them wanting to hire you first before you discuss the possibility, otherwise they may just brush you off for another candidate. Be prepared to offer to work in house for x amount of time to showcase your dedication and committment before they allow you to work from home.