1. Identify your remote job goals.
- Percent of remote. ex. 100% remote
- Target salary: ex. $50,000/year
- Alignment with current skill set. ex. SEO consultant
2. Pick your remote specialty.
ex. virtual assistant, software developer, advertising specialist, or writer.
3. Get qualified for the specialty (if you’re NOT already qualified)
4. Research specific opportunities that match your specialty.
5. Build a model resume to match one opportunity.
6. Build a model cover letter to match one opportunity.
7. Spruce up your resume and cover letter with an affordable service. (Think: Fiverr and Upwork)
- Pick a reputable service provider with many good reviews.
- Look at providers’ samples.
- Confirm provider uses ATS-optimized resumes.
8. Submit Custom Resumes & Cover letters with application to 10+ Companies
9. Interview like a boss.
- Demonstrate your expertise with stories.
- Demonstrate class with politeness and follow-up.
- Demonstrate yourself to be the obvious choice for the company.
10. Confirm offer(s) match the original remote job goals.
- Aim for 2 or more job offers so you can negotiate a higher compensation package.
- More options tend to
Bonus: Pray for direction.
- We don’t know everything. God does.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6