Remote Working is IN: How to Successfully Land the Perfect Remote Job

Imagine the situation: You’re looking for a job and see an ad that interests you. It includes your desired position and salary, but your heart sinks when you look at the location. And why?

It’s a job that's a continent away from you

Shocking, isn't it?

Well, with the continued rise of remote working, you don’t have to worry about that anymore. Remote working is all the rage as it has amazing benefits for both employers and employees.

As an employee, not only do you have the opportunity to work for any company around the world, but there are many more benefits. Some of these benefits include not having to commute, spending less on food and being able to wear casual clothes. And of course, you can work from the comfort of your own home. Is there a bigger advantage than that?

So how do you get your dream remote job? Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

Fix up your resume to reflect remote work experience

Your resume should let your potential employer know that you desire to work remotely. And not only that, but you have the skills to do it successfully. If you have any experience at all, you should emphasize this in your CV. If this is not the case, you should instead emphasize soft and transferable skills that you think are necessary for a job abroad.

Familiarize yourself with remote work software and technology

When working remotely, you will need to be familiar with many technical terms and tools. For example, you will be using various communication platforms. This may mean that you need to familiarize yourself with Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams.

Remote work also means that you’ll likely be using project management applications such as Basecamp, Monday.com, or Slack. Try to find out what the company you’re applying to uses and do some practice with those applications. 

If you don’t know how to use these tools, it’s time to learn. There are numerous videos on YouTube and other video portals that you can watch to master these platforms. This will instantly enhance your resume and make you stand out from other applicants.

Dress well for the interview

You might be wondering what to wear to a job interview, especially if it’s a virtual one. Well, one thing you should not do is wear casual clothes, or worse, clothes that you slept in. If you show up to the interview like that, you’ll give off the feeling that you are not prepared. Worse, it might seem that you actually do not care about the job at all and are not professional. That will definitely hurt your chances of getting picked over other candidates.

Dress well, but not too formally. Your outfit should be just enough to give the interviewer a good impression of you. In addition, you should not only choose an appropriate outfit, but also one in which you feel comfortable. This will make you feel more confident and at ease throughout the process.

Prepare for your job interview

If you are nervous before the interview, take a friend with you and practice the interview process. The HR department will ask a lot of standard questions, e.g. “What can you do for the job and the company?” Let your friend assess your performance and give them tips on how you can improve it.

Adequate preparation also includes a contingency plan in case the power goes out or the internet connection is disrupted. Your potential company will probably ask you anyway whether you are prepared for these cases. You might as well prepare in advance, right?

Get an agency to help you

If you’re having trouble matching with your potential employer, you can turn to an agency like Swapp Agency , which can help you look for work in more than 170 countries. They provide Employer of Record services to companies. That gives Swap HR responsibilities and allows companies to easily hire and manage people from anywhere and with full compliance.

It’s also absolutely free for remote workers. All you need to do is decide where in the world you want to work and find an employer. The agency Swap will take care of the rest.

One final reminder

There is one last thing you need to confirm with yourself before you start looking for remote work. And do you have any idea what that is?

You need to see if you are suited for that kind of working situation. 

For example, remote work may be a good fit for you if any of the following are true

• You have a family, and you want to be nearer to them even while working
• You have no problem separating working hours from your personal time
• You prefer working without hearing office mates from your surroundings
• You love that you don’t have to deal with any office drama while working

And if you are the opposite of the above, well, You might want to take some time to really think about it. It's better to give it careful thought now than to accept a job and realize much later that you work better in a particular office.

If you have thought about it and come to the conclusion that remote working is right for you, then you should go for it. With more and more employers open to the idea, you’ll never run out of potential companies. Just keep sending in your resume and you’ll soon find the perfect company for you.