Remote Work 102: Essential Skills, Job Opportunities, and Team Setup Strategies
Life Upgrade
Introduction
This chapter provides an introduction to the topic of remote work and the mission of the podcast. The speaker discusses the important aspects of remote work and how it can kickstart their remote career, ending with a mention of someone's aspiration in life.
20 In demand Skills for remote work
1. Copywriting:
- Craft compelling messages remotely.
2. Social Media Marketing/Management:
- Manage brands online.
3. Content Creation:
- Create digital content.
4. Digital Marketing:
- Strategize online marketing.
5. SEO (Search Engine Optimization):
- Optimize for visibility.
6. Software Development / Computer Programming:
- Code for various projects.
7. Web Design:
- Design visually appealing websites.
8. Web Development/Front End Development:
- Develop websites.
9. iOS/Android Development:
- Code for mobile apps.
10. Graphic Design:
- Create visual assets.
11. UI Design (User Interface Design):
- Craft user interfaces.
12. UX Design (User Experience Design):
- Enhance user experiences.
13. Photography & Videography:
- Capture visual content.
14. Blogging:
- Establish as a trusted source.
15. Teaching:
- Educate remotely.
16. Digital Sales:
- Master online sales.
17. Digital Customer Service/Support:
- Provide support online.
18. Virtual Administration (VA):
- Assist remotely.
19. Data Science:
- Analyze data remotely.
20. Accounting:
- Manage finances remotely.
Job Search:
Remote-Only Job Boards:
1. FlexJobs:
- Over 20,000 remote job postings.
2. Arc:
- Remote job board for developers.
3. Remote.co:
- Hand-curated remote job list.
4. JustRemote:
- Covers various job verticals.
5. Virtual Vocations:
- Features telecommuting positions.
Tech-Related Job Boards:
1. PowerToFly:
- Matches women in tech with remote jobs.
2. Landing Jobs:
- Curated tech job listings with remote options.
3. Authentic Jobs:
- Focus on web professionals.
4. Dribbble:
- Jobs listing for freelance web designers.
5. AngelList:
- Source for startup job listings.
6. Career Vault:
- Tracks over 1800 companies with remote jobs.
Freelance and Contract Jobs:
1. Toptal Business:
- Connects business consultants with freelance engagements.
2. Fiverr:
- Platform for freelance gigs.
3. Upwork:
- Features freelance remote job listings.
4. Freelancer.com:
- "The World’s Largest Outsourcing Marketplace."
5. FreelancerMap.com:
- Searches IT projects for remote freelancers.
6. Gun.io:
- Freelance platform for web developers.
General Interest Job Sites:
1. The Muse:
- User-friendly job searching interface.
2. Indeed:
- Robust job search engine with over 2,000 remote job listings.
3. Career Builder:
- Largest online employment website in the U.S.
4. Idealist:
- Nonprofit job board with hundreds of remote listings worldwide.
Bonus Section: How to Build a Remote Team:
1. Determine The Remote Team’s Structure:
- Decide on the structure that suits your business.
- Explore resources on The Muse and Indeed.
2. Recruit Carefully:
- Hire candidates with excellent communication skills.
- Tailor recruitment on Idealist and Indeed for remote roles.
3. Provide Clear Guidelines And Set Expectations:
- Outline expectations for remote teams.
- Use resources on The Muse and Indeed for remote team management.
4. Use Time Tracking:
- Employ time tracking for remote accountability.
- Explore tools on The Muse and Indeed.
5. Use Reliable Communication Methods:**
- Set up reliable communication channels.
- Utilize platforms suggested on The Muse and Indeed.
6. Supply The Tools Your Remote Team Needs:
- Provide necessary tools for efficient remote work.
- Explore resources on The Muse and Indeed.
7. Engage Your Team Regularly:
- Foster engagement through regular communication.
- Use platforms suggested on The Muse and Indeed.
8. Invest In Your Team’s Development:
- Provide ongoing training and development.
- Explore resources on The Muse and Indeed.
9. Foster A Healthy Team Spirit:
- Promote team spirit through regular activities.
- Find ideas on team building on The Muse and Indeed.
Closing:
- Thank you for tuning in to Life Upgrade Podcast. Master remote skills, explore opportunities, and build a successful career. Stay tuned for more insights!
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