How to Land A Remote Job and Skills Needed to Succeed
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The document introduces remote work as a lasting employment trend, highlighting its benefits such as flexibility, global job access, and the potential for higher earnings. It provides insights on finding high-paying remote jobs, offers platforms for job seekers, and outlines essential skills for success in a remote work environment. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of self-discipline, organization, and effective communication for remote workers.
How to Land A Remote Job and Skills Needed to Succeed
- 1. Remote Job Options and Skills
- 2. Introduction Adeniyi Adegboye SEO Manager/ Growth Lead @myjobmag MyJobMag is a platform that connects job seekers with employers and we have tons of products /services designed to do this eg CV builder and Career Matcher Tool
- 3. Who Is This Presentation for Young graduates/Unemployed Freelancers
- 4. What You Will Learn Today • Introduction • What is Remote Work • Why You Need to Start Thinking About Working Remotely • Advantages of Working Remotely • Highest Paying Remote Job Option and Where to Find Them • How to Land Your First Remote Job • Skills You Need to Succeed As A Remote Worker
- 5. What is Remote Work Remote work is a working style that allows professionals to work outside of a traditional office environment.
- 6. Why Remote Work is Taking Over Remote work is not a trend — it’s here to stay. • 70% of workforce globally are engaged in remote work. • Number of American employees working remotely rose to 43 percent in 2016 from 39 percent in 2012 • 41% of global businesses surveyed say they already offer some degree of remote working, while 60% provide flextime opportunities that allow employees to choose when to start and end their workday • 73% of all teams will have remote workers by 2028.
- 7. Why Remote Work is Taking Over..1
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- 9. Why Remote Work is Taking Over…3 “According to Payoneer’s data, the average freelancer works 36 hours a week at a rate of $21 per hour, giving them an annual pretax salary of more than $39,000.”
- 10. Advantages of Working Remote • Your access to the job market is not limited • You can work from anywhere • You can live anywhere • You can avoid commuting • You can work alone • You save more.
- 11. Top High Paying Remote Work Freelance Job Where to Find Accountants https://paro.io/ Translators https://www.onehourtranslation.com/ Copywriters https://www.scripted.com/ Digital Marketers https://www.fiverr.com Software Developers https://www.developersforhire.com/ Sales/Marketers https://wegrowth.com/ Tutors https://www.solutioninn.com/
- 12. Other Places to Find Remote Work • Job Boards: https://www.myjobmag.com with presence in over 4 countries in Africa • Slack Channels: There are dedicated slack channels eg The Blueprint Training • Facebook and LinkedIn Groups • Sites like upwork.com, flexijobs.com, freelancers.com
- 13. How to Get Land Your First Remote Job 1. Pick a niche eg customer services, software developer etc 2. Visit your preferred platform and setup a profile. You can also create your own website 3: Setup profiles on LinkedIn, Medium that can help you create awareness and free to use. 4: Join relevant LinkedIn, FB Groups. Cold emailing to reach out to people in that group offering some sort of value in exchange for a call. 5. Repeat said outreach daily, as many hours a day as you can, until you land a job. 6: Work for free then ask for testimonial or referrals.
- 14. Skills You Need to Succeed As A Remote Worker • Self-starter: You need to be a self starter. No one is going to wake you up • Independent: You need to be able to figure things out on your own • Motivated: Remote working requires a different level of motivation • Growth mindset: Growth is important in everything. You need to put a growth mindset to everything you do • Accountable: You must be accountable to yourself, your employer and the team. This is where tracking comes in. • Disciplined: You must be able to set deadlines and stick to it • Organized: Staying organized means you become more productive • Team-player: A good team player. • Strong communicator: Communicate better.
- 15. Conclusion Email: services@myjobmag.com Website: www.myjobmag.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/myjobmag LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/myjobmag- com/