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What benefit tops your list of priorities when you peruse through job listings? Do you find flexibility appealing? If so, read this quick article on how to get and keep a remote job.
You may seize the best chance available and benefit from working remotely with only a few of these tried-and-true strategies and tricks.
Why do you want a remote job? There could be so many reasons; you may be specifically seeking a high-paying remote job in order to set aside money for the next few years for something big.
It pays to really think about if working remotely is right for you, your career, your goals and your lifestyle.
If you’re seeking a remote job, consider if being physically distant from colleagues is right for you.
Remote work is not for everybody, some people really thrive in an office environment, and others thrive working remotely.
Taking a remote job is almost like being an entrepreneur, and motivational quotes alone won’t fuel you forever.
The finest remote workers genuinely like what they do and take ownership of their work. When no one is nagging you to get up and leave your bed, it suddenly feels very comfy if you don't enjoy what you do.
Having a remote job is an amazing opportunity to live the lifestyle that you want while doing the work that you love. Just make sure it’s a fit for you personally before hitting the remote job boards.
In an interview, self-starter experience is very beneficial. Your resume must be customized for remote companies in order to get an interview, though.
Make your resume stand out with achievements, as well as unique programs, certifications and experiences.
Make your resume stand out with achievements, as well as unique programs, certifications and experiences.
You're undoubtedly prepared to storm the virtual gates of the remote job world if you're still reading. However, if you wish to work remotely... To start, you must know where to look.
The best way is to use some of the best remote job boards out there. Using job boards, like ones you’ve probably heard of ranging from ZipRecruiter to Monster to Indeed,
are ways to directly send in your remote job application to a recruiter for the position. You’ll want to apply this way! A few of our favorites are the following:
1. Flexjobs 2. JustRemote 3. AngelList 4. Hubstaff Talent 5. Pangian 6. Remote.com 7. Remote.co 8. WeWorkRemotely 9. Jobspresso
The majority of remote companies primarily seek out two types of candidates: those who are trustworthy and those who genuinely enjoy their work.
When you land your first remote interview, don’t be surprised if your interviewer seems to be really interested to talk about you as a person. Diversity is valued.
You might be communicating with team members in San Francisco, Bombay, London, and Mexico City in the same day.
If you spend time working on a personal blog, or like to travel and kite surf on weekends, don’t hold that information back either. In a remote interview, don’t be afraid to be you.
Outside of hiring trustable people, remote companies want people that are passionate about what they do.
If you are getting a remote job just because you hate your work, and you’re hoping that working from home will help…unfortunately, it won’t. Working from home might even make it worse.
Remote work is reserved for people that love, or at least really like what they are doing. Sounds harsh, but your motivators need to be in the right place.
If you show your remote interviewer how much you actually care about your work, I promise, it will resonate with them.
For a remote job interview, you will probably interview virtually, by video, as that’s the whole point of working remotely or working from home, right?
Remote interviews usually involve a phone or video call. This is a great chance to show off your tech-savviness. But make sure you aren’t overlooking some of the practical aspects of a remote interview, too.
Also, think about where you will have your interview. Do you have a home office? If so, does it look professional? Check the area around and behind you.
Make sure it’s tidy and clean. If you don’t have a home office, is there someplace at home where you won’t be interrupted during the interview?
Always send thank you notes to the recruiters who interviewed you for the remote job you applied to.
Yay, you did it! You succeeded in finding a remote job. Always attempt to negotiate your offer and make sure it is a good fit for you, before you accept and give notice to your current employer.