Unlocking the virtual office: navigating and securing remote work opportunities
If you’re looking for a remote work opportunity or your current employer is winding back remote work options, here’s our tips for maximising your potential to secure a new remote job.
Why it matters
- Many employers are unconvinced by remote work and are issuing return-to-office (RTO) orders to their employees.
- Not everyone can afford (financially or communally) to forgo the flexibility that they achieved during the pandemic.
- Some jobs and skill sets are better suited to remote work than others, you may need to stick it out in a less desirable role until you can up-skill or cross-skill.
“Competition for remote work is so fierce it’s actually easier to get into Harvard than to score a remote gig” (Altamirano, 2024 quoting Business insider)
Take action
- Be clear on what it is you want, both in your own mind and when applying for roles (100% remote <> Hybrid <> 100% office).
- Look for organisations that have a clear (and preferably mature) WFH policy.
- Select good quality job search platforms.
- Tailor your resume to highlight previous remote work experience, and skills appropriate for remote working.
- Prepare your virtual presence for an online interview. Being well presented is key to making a positive impression.
- Prepare for questions you may get at interview to specifically highlight how you effectively communicate and collaborate remotely.
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Go Deeper
- Seiter, C. (2024). How To Find Remote Jobs: Application Tips and Tricks. Link
- remoters.net (2024). Remote Job Stats & Trends. Link
- Ramachandran, A. (2024). Why is it hard to find remote jobs? Helpful tips to get one in 2024. Link
- Coursera (2023). Dreaming of a remote job? Here are our tips for finding one. Link
- Altamirano, H. (2024). It’s 60 Times Easier to Get into Harvard Than Land a Remote Job — LinkedIn’s 10 Ways to Work From Home in 2024. Link
