Demystifying the Remote Job Market: Clickable Resources to find remote work in two (2) easy steps.
Why is it so hard to find remote jobs?
Hop on to LinkedIn and punch in “remote jobs” and you’ll find over 400,000 results in the US alone. Better still, you can Google it and see 1.3 million results (at the time of writing).
Ok so that sounds easy, but you probably already know that it’s not. And as you can only do one full-time job at a time, you’re going to want to narrow that field down a little.
Whether you’re looking for your first remote gig or considering moving on from your current remote role, there are several resources out there to help you. From remote-specific job boards to social media heroes — we’ve got you covered.
Before you start job-hunting
You’ve already decided you love the freedom, flexibility, and balance that remote work can offer. Now you need to find the one 💖
This search is going to be different from a typical job hunt. There are some things you can do to make sure you’re best prepared for hitting the job boards and searching for opportunities.
Take a look at this advice from Half Half Travel on everything from preparing your resume, to specific advice on applying to remote jobs.
So where can I actually find remote jobs? (in 2 steps)
Not all heroes wear capes, some hang out on LinkedIn
The internet has you covered. Some very helpful people have done the hard work already and compiled extensive lists of remote job boards:
And they’re not alone. There are people working across all socials to empower others through opportunity, by regularly posting updates on remote working opportunities. For best results, try the following hashtag searches:
Tip: LinkedIn also lets you follow these hashtags and set up alerts for new posts, so you can stay up to date with what’s out there.
You can also try #RemoteWorking — but it’s mostly people talking about joining Zoom calls from a beach in The Bahamas. Or how they built a home office at the bottom of their garden. Not much help in finding you an actual job, but it does highlight the benefits of going remote.
THE BEST JOB BOARDS FOR REMOTE WORKERS:
Every board will naturally range in quality and relevance, so it’s always worth doing your own research. You’ll notice that some show up in multiple lists, which is a good sign that they’re widely used and ultimately a good tool. Most of them are free to use for job-seekers, which is the industry norm.
Skillcrush has put together a list of 30 of the best remote job boards. They even have a section dedicated solely to freelance and contract opportunities.
Wordstream has done something similar, and they’ve included a handy list of companies that hire remote workers, giving you the opportunity to stand out by making direct approaches.
Novoresume offers a good mix of job boards and direct employers, and includes helpful tips on how to conduct your search.
FlexJobs feature on pretty much every list going, but they offer something a little different. They’re a paid subscription offering a more personal, tailored service to support anyone — but especially those venturing into the unknown to try and find remote work for the first time.
2. Call on your community
As useful as they are, it takes more than scrolling through job boards and feeling seen by an algorithm to keep your spirits high during a lengthy job search.
There’s not much interaction or conversation until you actually apply for a job, upload your resume, then wait for a call/email from a recruiter or hiring manager which isn’t ever guaranteed.
This is where online networks, groups, and community spaces come in handy. You can browse, interact with posts, set alerts, get notifications, and most importantly, you stand a chance of speaking to the person posting the job.
Here are some groups to check out:
And there are so many more — find the ones that work for you and stay vigilant because in and amongst the real jobs, there are always MLM schemes.
If you don’t have a fixed location and like the idea of traveling and working at the same time — the team at Citizen Remote are building something great. They’re a one-stop-shop for all things remote and freelancing — from digital visas, to co-working/living spaces, and more. You can also check out opportunities via their own job board.
Now you’re all set to find the right remote role for you.
Time to level up your search because you know all the best places to look!
Looking for even more options? Or want to hire remote workers?
You can also reach out, we often have remote and hybrid opportunities for Executive Assistants, Admin Support, People Operations, Recruiters, and much, more.