Remote Working Tips Archives - Remote Work and Jobsearch Advice for Jobseekers

How To Find A Remote Job You Love

July 7, 2020 Melanie Hess

So you want to find a remote job you love? Since only about 30% of U.S. workers are passionate or even content in their jobs—and that doesn’t even account for the [Read more…]

Sick days as a remote worker can be difficult, but there are many ways to overcome them, stay productive, and recover from your illness.

Is Remote Work a Plague on the Traditional Sick Day?

July 7, 2020 Eric Schad

The advent of remote work is bringing the traditional sick day to a close, according to Steven Kurutz, a columnist at the New York Times. In his article, “The Death [Read more…]

One-Way Video Interviews: Pros, Cons, and How to Prepare

July 6, 2020 Eric Schad

Although video chats and phone calls are still the preferred methods of interviews for remote jobs, many companies are turning to one-way video interviews as a way to level the [Read more…]

Creativity can help you invent some fun summer family activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

12 Safe, Low-Cost Summer Family Activities for Remote Working Parents

July 3, 2020 Skye Rodgers

The kids have been home for months. By now, many harried parents working remotely are out of ideas, out of money, and out of patience. If this sounds like you, [Read more…]

Empathy for others in a remote work environment can increase productivity and innovation.

Developing Empathy for Others in a Remote Job

July 2, 2020 Skye Rodgers

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, distributed work models have surged in popularity. Suddenly, one-third of the U.S. workforce works from home, many without clear policies, workflows, or communication channels. Research [Read more…]

Virtual Vocations - Creating and Maintaining Relationships with Remote Co-Workers PDF

Creating & Maintaining Relationships with Remote Co-Workers Blueprint

June 29, 2020 Kimberly Back

Telecommuting removes the need for a centralized, traditional office location but it does not eliminate the need for cohesive relationships with colleagues. The Virtual Vocations blueprint for Creating and Maintaining [Read more…]

Career coaches can give you the advice and inspiration you need to excel at a remote job.

12 Benefits of Using a Career Coach

June 29, 2020 Mia Alanis

Looking for the perfect remote job but feel you are just spinning your wheels in your job search? Does the prospect of jumping to a new, unfamiliar career fill you [Read more…]

Going from unemployment to remote work during COVID-19 takes some effort, but it is attainable.

From Unemployment to Remote Work: How to Bounce Back

June 26, 2020 Eric Schad

As the third month of the COVID-19 pandemic comes to a close, over 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment claims. Exacerbating the problem, the jobless rate—which includes Americans not [Read more…]

Remote work challenges can arise frequently, but figuring out how to handle the issues can make you a better virtual employee or freelancer.

Remote Career Challenges: Issues Uniquely Impacting Remote Workers

June 25, 2020 Skye Rodgers

If you work remotely or are considering it, you will still encounter many of the same career challenges as your traditional office counterparts. However, as a remote employee, the best [Read more…]

Asking your boss to make your job virtual.

Being Proactive: Asking Your Employer to Make Your Job Virtual

June 23, 2020 Eric Schad

COVID-19 has thrust many onsite employees into remote working roles. Yet not everyone got the same courtesy. Many essential workers or those in states less affected by the pandemic may [Read more…]