We see this question asked pretty frequently, and we’d like to offer some tips about how to get started working at home when you have no experience. Firstly, consider the experience you do have, whether it’s work or life-related. Chances are you know how to do SOMETHING, even if you haven’t done it in a […]
Do you find yourself dreaming about having a remote career, but never acting on that dream? Well, you may be operating under the assumption of a career myth. In this article, we expose 10 myths; sayings you’ve heard before that could be holding you back from getting a remote job you love. Let’s explore them. […]
Are you interested in remote work but don’t know how to draft a stellar remote-friendly resume? Don’t despair. The good news is that you’re not alone. While remote work is on the rise, it’s still remains mainly unchartered territory for many eager self-starters who seek a challenging and fulfilling job but love to work flexibly. […]
A recent survey conducted by Robert Half, shows a disconnect between what employers offer in terms of benefits and incentives, and what employees actually want… and not surprising, remote work is a big one! Robert Half, one of the largest global staffing firms in the world, surveyed 1500 employees and 600 HR managers in North […]
Having the right employability skills is not only a challenge for new graduates lacking relevant work experience, it can also be an issue for those of us looking to be promoted or wanting to transition into a remote role. But what exactly do we mean by ’employability skills’? Employability skills, sometimes called ‘foundational skills’ or ‘job-readiness’ skills, […]
The coworking phenomenon has sparked a whole new industry and spaces are not just for startups, small businesses and solo-entrepreneurs – they’re great for remote workers too! As the mobile workforce grows, more and more coworking spaces are popping up in hip cities and even regional areas all across the globe. There is no doubt the […]
One of the most common questions regarding LinkedIn concerns invites. What is the etiquette for invites? Do you reach out to anyone and everyone, or only to those you know? Everyone is on LinkedIn these days. With over 500 million professionals using the platform, there is virtually no limit to the vast networking opportunities that […]
Like most teams, the health or success of a remote team will almost always rise and fall on leadership. The challenges of managing a remote team may be slightly different from those of managing an office-based team, but managers that have good leadership skills can generally bring out the best in their employees no matter […]
After any job interview, most of us leave wondering if we said the right thing. Did you answer the questions well? Or did you do or say something wrong? But there is a way to prepare in advance for some of the tough questions you get in an interview. Questions like: Tell me about a […]
When writing your remote job applications you want to STAND OUT in the sea of resumes and not use the same language as every other resume out there. There are a handful of words that hiring managers see every single day in the majority of resumes. And if your resume doesn’t stand out from the […]