THE REMOTE JOB COACH BLOG
9 Reasons You Don’t Get Responses When Applying to Remote Jobs
One of the things I hear the most when talking to job seekers is that they aren't getting responses when sending out applications. This is a common symptom of many different potential problems. But, if you're not getting responses, that means you're not getting feedback, which means you don't know what to change. Check out these 9 potential reasons you’re not getting any responses when you apply.
How 5 of My Clients Landed Remote Job Interviews Last Week
People "fail" because their commitment to their current situation is stronger than their commitment to their potential future. Learn what I've seen as a coach is the number one predictor of successful remote job seekers.
Actionable Remote Work Lessons from 21 Thought Leaders
Remote Weekly Spotlight is a series that gives you an inside look at the people who make successful remote companies and how to get a job at one. This post outlines actionable lessons from 21 thought leaders on how to position yourself and your company in the remote world.
How to Get 5 Remote Job Interviews in 2 Weeks
Not finding success in your remote job search? Do you have the right strategy? Like anything else, finding success in your remote job search starts with your strategy. By preparing yourself to be successful with the right process, you can start landing interviews in weeks even if you haven’t heard back for months before!
How Do You Get Hired for a Remote Job: My TV Debut!
Ever wondered how you get hired for a remote job? Now, more than ever, people are wondering why it's so hard. In this interview with Park City TV I spoke about common job search mistakes, how to find remote, work from home jobs, and my journey to becoming The Remote Job Coach.
Why Your Resume Isn't the Problem in Your Remote Job Search
Wondering why you don’t get responses when sending out your resume to remote companies? What if I told you that it’s not your resume that’s the problem...? I get it. It feels productive to tweak and re-tweak your resume. It's tangible. It feels like something you can control, especially if you're not finding success. But don't let it be a convenient excuse to put off the real work of a remote job search. Here are 3 questions to ask yourself before you blame your resume.
Why Two of My Clients Declined Remote Job Interviews Last Week
Often job seekers think that they need to do everything to impress employers and, when desperate for a job. But, you don't have to sacrifice your morals. Stick up for yourself and what you truly need out of a remote job to be happy.
5 Ways to Spot Work From Home Scams
With the increasing popularity of remote work, I think it's safe to say that work from home scams are here to stay, just like remote work is. How do you know if a remote job is legit or a scam? Find the indicators that let you know if a work from home job is legitimate or a scam in this post.
How to Write Resume Bullet Points and LinkedIn Experience with an Easy Personal Value Formula
Having trouble with writing resume bullets? Not sure what to write in your LinkedIn? Here's an easy formula to help you write your resume and LinkedIn in a way that articulates your value to employers. Use this in all your resume bullet points and messages to employers as a way to describe yourself.
8 Reasons Your Resume Gets "Lost" When You Apply
Do you need help with your resume? Does it seem like every time you send in an application it seems to get "lost"? Well, there are quite a few reasons you're not getting responses from remote companies, but it can be difficult to narrow down the specific reason it's happening to you. Look at this list of 8 reasons you're not getting responses and figure out where you can do better.
How to Find a Remote Job Without Sending Hundreds of Applications
Learn a system I developed that’s allowed me to work remotely for multiple organizations since 2014, whether for Fortune 50 companies, startups, and is helping my clients land interviews and jobs with the remote companies of their dreams.
The Unique "No Application" Remote Job Search Strategy
AppSumo hosted a Remote Academy, with some huge names such as: James Clear, Chris Voss, Tucker Max, and Chris Guillebeau, all teaching their own remote related tips, tricks, and techniques, to live the best while at home during COVID. My talk, about The Unique "No Application" Remote Job Search Strategy was a huge hit during the virtual summit. Watch it here.
How to Go From 0 to 1 In Your Remote Job Search
The hardest thing for most remote job seekers is getting from 0 to 1. Meaning, most of the people I talk to are not hearing ANYTHING back. If you're searching for a remote job, it's not about getting a remote job. It's about getting to the next step. It's a process, and those who respect it, remain present, and focus on just the base hit, rather than the home run, are the ones that WIN.
3 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find the Best Remote Work Opportunities
We are witnessing the greatest shift of flexible work, EVER. If you are currently looking for remote work, now is the best time, and there’s no better platform than LinkedIn. Here are 3 powerful ways to find the best remote work opportunities by using LinkedIn.