5. Consultant 6. Project Manager 7. Customer Service Representative (CSR) 8. Business Development Manager 9. Account Manager One of the great things about remote work is that there are a lot of freelance opportunities. If you’re considering a career change, you can go after entry-level roles and maintain a full-time in-office schedule until you build up enough experience to move into fully remote work. It can be a bit hectic once you reach the tipping point where your side work is getting busy and it’s tough to juggle both jobs, but it’s all part of the process! Easing into remote work is also a great way to test the waters and see if a career change suits you. Instead of fully diving into a new type of job, you can take on small freelance projects that fit into your current schedule and see if you think that type of work would suit you on a full-time basis. If so, great! If not, you’ve tried something in a low-risk way, and it might still be something that works for you to make extra money on the side — if not full-time. IMPROVING YOUR SKILLS Another plus of the digital movement is that learning new skills can now be done easily online. Instead of gaining new certifications by reg - istering for an in-person night class or attend- ing an off-site training program, employees can now enrich their skillset on their own schedules online. Staying current on new technologies and methods is a top-notch way to help you to stand out from your peers and can be the thing that enables you to beat out the competition for the best roles. If you’re not sure where to start, working with a career coach can be a great way to help you work out what you want and how to get there. Career coaches specialize in assisting people in distilling their strengths and desires for their careers and will work with you to set up a plan for how to get there. If you’re thinking about doing some online edu-
HOW TO FIND A REMOTE JOB EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES R emote work is a trend that has been gaining by Teresa Siqueira
paying for less square footage, utilities and con- sumables, all while being an attractive employer for top-tier talent. While many careers can be adapted to remote work, some are, by nature, more conducive to this style. If your daily workflow sees you making lots of phone calls, sending emails, communicat- ing with clients, or doing in-platform design or writing work, chances are you can easily convert it to a remote role. Requiring a high level of trust from employers, remote jobs are often based on commission, have clear milestones and project deadlines, and are easily measured with key per- formance indicators (KPIs). Below is a list of the most common remote job titles: 1. Accountant 2. Engineer 3. Teacher/ faculty/ tutor 4. Writer
popularity over recent years. There’s no doubt that despite all the difficulties the pandemic came with, expanding the availabili- ty of remote jobs has been one of the biggest benefits. The proliferation of online work and collaboration platforms like Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams has allowed a lot more flexibil - ity within the workforce. In years past, it was unheard of to have a job where you didn’t have to go into the office every day. The growing push for remote jobs started with the digital revolution, allowing employers to provide hybrid schedules for their employ- ees, where they would have set days that they came into the office and Saturdays that they worked from home. The increasing ability of collaboration and video conferencing platforms to provide all of the conveniences and connec- tions you would have while working in the office,
despite being in your home, is allowing employ- ers to offer full-time virtual roles. If you’re won- dering how to get in on this growing trend, read along to find out how you can work remotely and still be a productive and valued employee. TOP REMOTE JOBS AND INDUSTRIES Remote roles are not only attractive to employ- ees, but forward-thinking employers are using this movement to reduce their overhead by downsizing office space and attracting skilled employees that prefer remote work. By leaning into remote roles, rather than fighting against them, innovative companies can save money by
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FALL/WINTER 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • FALL/WINTER 2022
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