Landing a Remote Job

Now that you’ve found a myriad of remote jobs to apply to, it’s time to actually find a way to land the gig. After all, the job market is notoriously competitive right now for work-from-home positions, so you’re going to want to make sure you stand out among the pack to have a chance.

Luckily, we’ve got some tips for you. For starters, updating your resume to be remote work-friendly is key. If you have any remote work experience already, be sure to highlight that. If not, you’ll want to be sure to showcase your remote work-adjacent skills, like self motivation and good communication, so they know you’ll be able to work outside of the office environment.

After that, you’ll want to prepare for the interview. Doing well in a remote interview can be hard, because you don’t have all the physical cues of an in-person interview, but that doesn’t mean you should change strategies. Be prepared, ask follow-up questions, and demonstrate  your expertise as best you can. On top of that, make sure you create a distraction-free environment for the interview, otherwise you’ll prove that remote work is not for you.

Simply put, finding a remote job is just like finding an in-person job; it takes a lot of steps. But if you remain prepared and determined, you’ll be able to work in your pajamas in no time.