Finding a remote job can be tough. Here are some great tips that can really speed up the process.
Stand Out
The competition is extremely high for any remote position. So, standing out from the crowd is extra important. The best way to stand out is to have a great resume. There are many people that can help critique your resume including recruiters. Refreshing your resume often on job boards is also important to help recruiters and hiring managers find you. Also, be sure to look into the latest resume trends. Signing up for newsletters at the biggest job boards is great for this.
Be First To Apply
There are many job boards that offer work from home positions. Be sure to frequent these job boards on a regular basis. However, there are also many companies that hire remote workers. So, it is important to also check these company websites for openings as often as possible. It is also a great idea to send them your resume even if there are no current positions posted. In the future, there will be openings and your resume will be viewed first. Remote job boards and companies that offer work from home roles can be found with any search engine. There are many online articles that feature lists of these companies and job boards. Further more, Indeed.com allows job seekers to search for the term ‘remote’ in the location field.
Ask Your Current Boss
Although it may be risky, another very important strategy is to simply ask your current company if they would be willing to let you turn your job into a remote position. A good strategy for this is to ask your manager for a trial period to prove that you will be more efficient working from home. Alternatively, you could ask to start working from home one or two days a week and gradually increase this to full time. However, if given the opportunity to work remotely by your current boss, be sure that you work extremely hard to impress them.
Apply To Non-Remote Jobs
Remember that all work from home job postings have very high competition. The best way to reduce your competition is to apply to openings that sound like your dream job but are not listed as remote. Many of these companies have not considered remote work but if you are a great candidate, you may be able to persuade them.
Keep It Up
Be persistent, stay positive, and don’t give up. You will eventually find the remote job that’s perfect for you. Watch the video more great tips.