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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How the Coronavirus Will Change the Way the World Looks at Remote Work

Working home is no longer a privilege, it's a necessity. With global threats like the coronavirus, we're reminded of another reason why remote work is at the forefront of the future of work. How do you find a remote job? How will companies adapt to the need for remote work in the global economy? The coronavirus is ushering in the world's biggest work from home experiment.

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