Remote Work 102: Essential Skills, Job Opportunities, and Team Setup Strategies
Life Upgrade
Finding Remote Jobs and Building a Remote Team
Learn about different resources and strategies for finding remote jobs, including a freelance platform called Gone.io and tips for searching generic interest job sites and traditional job boards. Discover four specific job sites that offer remote job listings and get a sneak peek into the next section on building a remote team.
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:
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