Landing a “work-from-anywhere” job is more difficult than you think. The demand for such jobs is increasing exponentially, while the supply is definitely growing more slowly as a proportion. These coinciding trends mean that it’s even more important now to be strategic about your “work-from-anywhere” job hunt.
You may be looking at a longer research cycle when it comes to these jobs, but it’s totally worth the time and effort if you value geographic mobility while you build your career. Here are five tips to help you navigate the more competitive world of quality “work-from-anywhere” job opportunities:
1. Find out which companies hire for “work-from-anywhere” jobs and visit their career pages often
One of the first things you should do is to find out which companies actually hire for these jobs. We have a list of our favorite companies hiring for “work-from-anywhere” jobs here – subscribe to our newsletter and get our updates on companies every month. Get to know these companies, their cultures, the roles for which they are hiring and what sets them apart in their industry. Cultural fit is even more important in fully distributed teams where in-person interaction can’t smooth over gaps in understanding and communication.
2. Familiarize yourself with the industries that hire the most “work-from-anywhere” jobs
It should not come as a surprise that some industries traditionally hire for more remote jobs than others. Industries like manufacturing and construction generally have less remote jobs available, while marketing, computer & IT, design, writing, editing and education tend to have many more opportunities for candidates seeking fully remote positions. If you have the interest and flexibility to change industries, it might be worth getting a bigger picture of where the opportunities are by industry or sector.
3. Build your online presence and brand to facilitate virtual organic networking opportunities
Increase your online visibility on platforms where you know you are most likely to “bump into” your next employer. Many professionals naturally navigate towards LinkedIn, but specialized tech, design and education platforms where professionals exchange knowledge and know-how can be just as effective, if not more. In a world of work where every professional should be engaged in continuous learning, working, interaction and growth, virtual networking opportunities are abundant – start by responding to a thread of a conversation that interests you!
4. Adapt your CV for fully remote jobs
This point could take hours to explain, but at a high-level, employers hiring for “work-from-anywhere” jobs like to see previous remote work experience on candidates’ CVs. Make sure that your remote work and positions are clearly demarcated so that employers see them right away. If you have two or more remote experiences, consider including them in their own “Remote Professional Experience” section. Don’t forget to mention the tools and resources you used in any remote work environment too. These are important signals to employers looking for candidates who have a certain level of “fluency” with remote work tools.
5. Use Niche Job Boards Dedicated to Remote Jobs
Traditional job boards are not user friendly when it comes to searching for “work-from-anywhere” jobs. Oftentimes you need to specify a country or city for your search – even for remote opportunities – which makes it difficult to pinpoint which jobs you can take on from anywhere in the world. There are a number of great job boards that will help you find fully remote roles quickly – use them and save time in your search.
