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.

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Unlocking the virtual office, "competition for remote work is so fierce it's actually easier to get into Harvard than to score a remote gig.

Take action

  • Be clear on what you want, both in your own mind and when applying for roles (100% remote <> Hybrid <> 100% office).

  • Look for organisations that have a clear home-based work policy.

  • Avoid being scammed, select high 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 in a calm and private space 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

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