Landing a remote job in 2023? `

One of the top questions I get from people is “how do I land a remote job"?

So let’s talk about it!

First, there are job boards that focus on remote roles. Here’s one I created, and here’s another list to get you started. Looking at job boards specifically focused on remote work can be helpful so you’re not sorting through so many roles that don’t meet your requirements.

Now that you know where to look, let’s be realistic about the data - about a quarter of jobs are currently remote. And the last data published by LinkedIn showed that just 13% of posted jobs were remote, but they garnered over half the applications being submitted.

In other words, a lot more people are competing for a small number of jobs. This is important for you to take into consideration when planning for a remote role.

When competing for a remote role, you’re up against a national or even international pool - this means you’re going to have many, MANY more applicants for the same role.

Because companies have such large applicant pools, they tend to be very picky.

So what does this mean for you?

1. Be ready for a longer search. It will simply take more applications to land a role because you’re in a larger and more competitive pool. So prepare yourself. This may mean staying in a job you don’t love while hunting instead of quitting your job to focus full time on your search. It may mean building up side hustles or getting a part time job so you can stretch out your resources while waiting to land your next role. But mentally prepare yourself to be searching for 6-12 months.

2. You must be highly qualified for the role. You have done that exact job before, or you meet 90%+ of the listed requirements. Remote companies can be picky due to their large candidate pools so you’re going to need to stand out.

3. Make sure you application shines. Have a strong resume, and a LinkedIn profile that shows off your experience. (I’ve got lots of free resources here, along with resume writing services if you need one). Fill out every application question, and do the optional stuff too (yes, write that optional cover letter, even though it’s annoying).

4. Move quickly. Many remote roles get hundreds of applications within a few days. If you’re not an early applicant, you may miss out. So have your resume ready to go and apply when you see the job instead of saving it for next week - that may be too late.

5. Network. See a job you want? Check LinkedIn for any 1st degree connections that may be able to offer a referral. If you can figure out who the recruiter or hiring manager might be, message them to let them know you applied.

Some other questions to ask your self

Can I commute occasionally?

Some hybrid roles only have to be in office 1-2x a month. But you’ll dramatically increase your chances of landing the role since you’ll only be competing against local candidates! Even if it’s a tough commute, it might be worth it to drive into the office occasionally if it gets you a job that’s 90% remote.

What are my top priorities in my next role?

If the job has to be remote, can you consider broadening the industries you’re looking at? Applying for lower level roles? Considering roles with lower compensation? Obviously none of this is ideal but if you can get flexible in other areas outside of location, you might find additional opportunities that could be a fit.

Am I willing to travel?

Prior to my current role (at a 100% remote company), I worked for an organization where I had no office, but did travel 1-2x/month. I loved work travel (and the miles/points gained have funded a lot of personal travel!) I spent most of my time working from home so this worked well for me and felt a lot like a remote role! If you have the ability to fit occasional work trips into your schedule, these roles may be a good fit and they will often be listed as remote or hybrid.

👀 Here’s some interesting stuff in my world! 👀

A non-profit called Opportunity@Work recently reached out to share their resources specifically for people navigating a job search without a degree. I don’t know a ton about the organization, but they do seem to have a dedicated job board and it’s totally free so I wanted to share the resource!

🙋Answering Your Questions🙋

Each week, I’ll answer a few of your questions in this section. You can submit your questions here.

Personally, in most cases, I would wait until the offer stage. While it’s illegal to discriminate against someone who is pregnant, it’s also very hard to prove why you were rejected.

One your receive the offer, then I would let them know that you’re expecting and inquire about any supports. I would also be ready to answer questions they may have (for example, your expectations for how much time you’ll take away).

One thing to note is that many companies offer paid parental leave within the first 12 months - so you may not be eligible when you start, but could be eligible for leave later. You might try to negotiate and see if they will consider letting you take your leave early (I worked for one employer that did this for a few new hires!)

The one other thing you might want to consider is timing: If you’re in the first trimester, you may not even want to bring it up. If you’re 7-8 months pregnant, you may want to let them know early in the process simply because your leave will coincide with your start date/onboarding. While there is always some risk to sharing this information, it may also be very hard to navigate starting a new job with a new baby so in that case, you may just want to take the risk. Otherwise, you may have a rocky start in your new role and you don’t need that stress.

Congratulations on your pregnancy - I know it’s an exciting time, but also stressful when job searching - I hope you land this new opportunity, AND that they support you as you grow your family!

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The In-Flight Amenities 🍱

Each week, I share job openings within my network and a featured jobseeker that I hope we can all support in their job search.

Jobs you need to check out:
Zapier has a handful of openings right now.
Transitioning educators - part time opportunities like this one can be a great way to build new skills and gain experience as you prepare for your next role!
Several cool opportunities at the Lactation Network - and they are all remote. Here’s one!
Many openings at CollegeVine - I can help with referrals here too!
Several great Product Management opportunities here!
Got sales experience? Check out this opportunity!
Recruiting friends, make this connection!
I post jobs on Twitter (sorry, X?)
And as always, I share jobs regularly in my Talent Collective! (If you’d like to share jobs, we’d love to have you!)

A jobseeker you need to hire: Meet Kearstin Krupiak!

After being affected by lay offs within my company, I am back in the job search market!

I am a dedicated marketing professional with 4 years experience in marketing coordination and event management. In my next role, I am looking for a dynamic and challenging opportunity that allows me to leverage my skills in marketing and project coordination. My dream job would involve being part of a forward-thinking organization where I can contribute to strategic decision-making and drive innovative marketing initiatives.

In terms of how I would spend my time, I envision working on diverse projects that require creativity, data analysis, and strategic thinking. I would love to be involved in planning and executing impactful marketing campaigns, utilizing my expertise in customer insights and data-driven approaches to drive measurable results. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals would be an integral part of my dream job.

Additionally, I would enjoy working on international events, expanding brand visibility and fostering strong customer relationships. I thrive in fast-paced environments where I can adapt to evolving organizational needs and make effective use of Scrum methodologies to ensure efficient project management.

Overall, my ideal role would provide me with opportunities to continuously learn and grow, contribute to the success of the organization, and make a meaningful impact through strategic marketing initiatives.

I am mostly looking for a marketing job in tech, since that is where my most recent experience was. I am comfortable with B2B SaaS. I would like to continue as a marketing professional, whether it be Coordinator, Associate or operations. I especially enjoy events coordination.

Think you might have a role that’s a good fit for Kearstin, or be able to help make a connection? Add her on LinkedIn, and let’s get Kearstin hired!

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