How to find a remote job

Gallup’s American Institute of Public Opinion conducted a large-scale post-pandemic survey. Its findings showed that seven out of ten workers chose not return to the office and continue to work remotely. In some occupations remote worker numbers reached 80 %. This is unsurprising, because remote work offers a number of advantages. It involves some effort in arranging your life and work schedule. But its benefits can outweigh these challenges. Contrary to stereotypes, remote work does not always mean that a person works for themselves, and their income is unstable. There are other remote work opportunities.

Job hunting is akin to a mosaic or a construction toy: you need to connect pieces in the right order otherwise you are unlikely to be happy with the outcome. Before you start looking for a remote job, you need to explore seven important steps that will provide a solid basis for your transition.
You'll also receive a check list for searching job openings and orders on social media.

You'll also receive a checklist to help you search for job openings and orders on social media.

Before looking for a remote job, few people have a good idea of what to write in the response, what tone to adopt, whether it is necessary to attach a portfolio right away. These questions are very real and come up quite often. It doesn't matter if respond to a full-time remote job opening, look for a part-time one, or search for a client running a project you're interested in. In any case, a well-written resume and cover letter will help you. This lesson discusses how to write a resume and a cover letter.

Our supplementary materials offer tips that will help you increase your chances of getting an order if you are a freelancer.

A job interview is always an important and serious event. Whatever a position or a job you're applying for, it's a good idea to do some homework to increase your chances of success. All the tips you’ll get are equally suitable for remote workers and freelancers.

You'll also learn what questions you can ask the HR expert during an interview.

If you work remotely you need to arrange your day around your tasks. You will have to separate your home and work routines, even though you will be in the same space. You’ll need, among other, to choose convenient software for remote work.
It's impossible to cover everything or give examples for every occupation in one course. So, I am going to tell you about some common programs that will make your work easier whatever your needs, schedule, or professional specifics are.

Our supplementary materials feature a list of international freelance websites.