cation, here are a few areas that you could focus on to add another level of knowledge to your resume: 1. Coding
company’s email client are likely bogus unless you can verify that they’re from a legit recruiter. VIRTUAL RECRUITING PROCESS Get your Internet on Point Remote working is contingent on one central element — your internet. In many cases, employ- ers will require you to submit verification of your internet speeds to be considered for a role. They need to verify that you have a stable and strong internet connection to be confident that you can be reliable. Even if this isn’t a prerequisite for the role, you’ll want to do this anyway since having patchy internet can make you look unreliable — the last thing you want to appear to be to a new employer. Creating an Online Portfolio Creating an online portfolio can be a huge factor in winning new clients if you’re a freelanc- er or landing a full-time remote role. Having a quick and easy way for prospective employers to check out your work history can give you a definite edge over people who only submit a written resume. Keeping your portfolio updated and organized, with descriptions of each item, is a great best practice to put your best foot forward. The Ultimate Resume When you’re putting together a resume to target remote roles, some key considerations will make you look even more attractive to potential employers. Making sure your resume is concise and updated is critical, but there are a few more specific things for remote roles. If you verify your internet speed, put that into an information section. Additionally, include your experience and familiarity with common collab- oration platforms like Slack and Teams, as well as project management programs like Trello and Redbooth. Nailing Online Interviews Doing a great job in an online interview comes with all the same advice as an in-person inter-
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4. Project Management 5. Business Management REMOTE-FIRST COMPANIES
A new advent in the past decade, remote-first companies work oppositely from remote-friend- ly companies that are primarily office-based but with some availability for remote roles. The default for remote-first companies is that the majority of their workforce is remote, with only specific essential roles being office-based. Companies with remote-first cultures often strive to provide team bonding and collabora- tion opportunities with virtual events like happy hours and training sessions. Employee engage- ment is still important, but how it’s achieved looks different from traditional companies. HOW TO FIND A REMOTE JOB Not every job will be the right fit for you just because it’s remote. Similar to in-office jobs, each company will have its own culture and style, even if you’re remote. Taking time to learn about the company, its culture, and its expectations is critical to finding the best fit for you. When you’re first getting started looking for a remote role, there are a few apps and websites that you can turn to for opportunities: 1. Indeed 2. LinkedIn 3. TECLA (LatAm only) 4. UpWork (freelance only) 5. AngelList 6. ZipRecruiter Always go through well-known websites when looking for online work and keep an eye out for scams. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Any job offers that come from strange email addresses that don’t end in the
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FALL/WINTER 2022 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • FALL/WINTER 2022
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