Over the last two years, we’ve adopted a new way of working…Remote! So now that companies are starting to consider venturing back in the office, who wants to go? Of course, there are pros and cons of working in the office. My favorite thing about working in the office is that when I left work, I was officially done for the day, and rarely did I need to check emails when I left the office. Now that we have remote work, the lines are more blurred with home and work, but it allows you the flexibility many didn’t have with working in the office.
So now that you’re committed to remote work, here are some tips to help you find your new remote job…
Let’s start with your job search
Some companies will specify if the role is temporarily remote or if the position is hybrid (a few days in the office/ rest at home), or if the position is entirely remote; these are things to be on the lookout for during your search. To save yourself time, you can set up a job search that will filter remote and send them directly to your email.
Finding the right company
When it comes to finding the right company for remote work, the best place to start is to see how are they set up? Is it a company that always had flexible work opportunities, or did they have to pivot to remote due to COVID? This will help learn what programs and policies are in place to help support their employees. Many companies will provide details of benefits and programs listed right on their career page. Another site to visit is glassdoor, which may give some insight into what employees have to say about their experience. With glassdoor, you have to take everything with a grain of salt.
The Interview
When you get an interview, use the research you’ve completed to help draft the perfect set of questions to determine fit. The biggest thing to consider with finding a remote job is the company’s culture. Does the company value its employee? It should be evident in the programs they have in place. Another thing to consider about a remote opportunity is onboarding. What will that experience look like for a new hire? Also, how do employees stay engaged/connected so they don’t feel like they’re on an island? These questions may not seem important now, but a company that values its employees will have an answer for all of these questions.
Working in corporate America, I’ve had great and not so great onboarding experiences as a remote employee, so learn from me and do your research.
What question do you wish you would have asked before taking a remote role?
