{"id":171539,"date":"2020-03-30T07:00:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T11:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=171539"},"modified":"2024-04-29T17:46:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T21:46:25","slug":"freelance-beginner-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/freelance-beginner-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Freelance Beginner Checklist: 6 Steps to Getting a Remote Gig"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Updated April 2024<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re dreaming of a better work-life balance, setting your own hours, and improving productivity, chances are you\u2019ve considered a remote gig. You may have even begun searching. <\/span>Unfortunately, for some, landing a work-from-home position can feel like an uphill battle. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019ve never searched for a remote job or you\u2019re not sure where to start, the steps from Point A to Point B can prove daunting. But with the right mix of resilience, perseverance, and our freelance beginner checklist, you can turn a remote-friendly job into a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-figure-out-your-potential-role\"><strong>1. Figure Out Your Potential Role<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people know what they want to do when they\u2019re young and pursue every opportunity to achieve their goals. For others, it&#8217;s not so easy. Dreams change, and time has a way of sneaking up on you. Even if you\u2019re happy with your current job and receive a nice paycheck and benefits, switching to a remote freelancing role may require you to leave what you&#8217;re used to. You\u2019ll have to dive out of your comfort zone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this describes your current situation and your desire for a remote gig, the first step on your freelance beginner checklist is to figure out your potential role within a company. You may want to stay in the same industry. If so, your approach should center on ways to turn your work experience into a viable freelancing career. Networking is a surefire way to get your foot in the proverbial door. Still, don\u2019t neglect the people you know from your current position. As long as it is not against the contractual agreement with your employer (also known as non-compete clauses), these individuals can become invaluable sources of work.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Alternatively, you may desire a total career change. If this is you, follow this rubric:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-30713626-4459-4cef-b878-3b3d21ace246\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1176de92-0913-4b99-9452-3175159734ce\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Check out a list of the <\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/annual-statistical-remote-work-reports\/fully-remote-work-industries-top-20-for-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">best remote work industries<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d07b2c06-c1da-4c05-927e-cfd112599ee9\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Find a happy medium between passion and income.<\/strong> Recent studies suggest an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/eric-mack\/the-exact-amount-of-money-it-takes-to-make-a-person-happy-just-got-an-update.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">income of around $70,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> secures both financial and emotional well-being.<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-bd85d878-76c5-47bf-b5f9-3bcead818be4\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Figure out which of your skills are transferable to the new job.<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_01bb7f26-dd5e-4f39-9e38-16ed2da8f3ba\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/ranking+%26+applying+transferable+skills+to+your+remote+job+search-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Ranking &amp; Applying Transferable Skills To Your Remote Job Search\" class=\"wp-image-535677\" style=\"width:287px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2023\/07\/Ranking26ApplyingTransferableSkillstoYourRemoteJobSearchCoverImage-png.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/ranking+%26+applying+transferable+skills+to+your+remote+job+search-73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This fillable resource will teach you how to identify, rank, and apply your transferable skills to your remote job search<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_c565d7b9-3643-46c0-9673-f0ba12e952dc\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-build-on-what-you-know-and-what-you-don-t\"><strong>2. Build On What You Know&#8230;And What You Don\u2019t<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing remote employment is contingent upon showcasing your strengths and building up your weaknesses. You must stand out from other candidates, and that pool of potential hirees is growing. <\/span>By 2025, it is projected that <a href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/state-of-remote-work\/2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">32.6 million Americans will be working remotely<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so finding a remote position is more competitive than ever. That&#8217;s why this second step on your freelance beginner checklist is about knowledge and education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re new to an industry, look for online courses or certifications that increase your hiring potential. Skill-building will help you stick out from the pack and showcase your desire to achieve. For those who want to keep the same job but also desire to transition to a remote role, you can certainly add a certification, but you should also keep building on the strengths and knowledge you already have. In the remote world, professional stagnation is tantamount to underachievement.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you\u2019re off-put by the idea of earning a certification, remember that not all industry-recognized credentials take months to complete. Some can be done in days or weeks. The fact that you\u2019re taking the initiative to do it says volumes about your work ethic. Your potential employer just might notice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-decide-between-a-contractor-and-a-freelancer\"><strong>3. Decide Between A Contractor And A Freelancer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People often use terms contractor and freelancer interchangeably, but there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancesmb.com\/are-freelancers-contractors-or-independent-contractors-3515143\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">distinct differences <\/a>between them<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A contractor usually finds a gig with a company that doles out work on an as-needed basis. You\u2019re not technically an employee, but it has a similar vibe and approach to a normal employee-employer relationship. A contractor may also have a set time period of employment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freelancing, on the other hand, thrusts you into the role of a salesperson. Your goal is not only to provide quality work in your field but also to determine what businesses need your services. This is more complicated than it may seem. Often, an employer has little or no idea they need your services. Therefore, it&#8217;s up to you to convince them of your value and keep them as clients. In many regards, it\u2019s far more like owning a small business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that this choice is highly dependent on your time, experience, confidence, and work ethic. There\u2019s no right or wrong answer, but selecting the one that fits your aspirations or abilities can often make a huge difference. If you can\u2019t decide, make an attempt at diversifying your job applications and opportunities. You\u2019ll find out quickly which one you prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_8ed72a16-7e35-433a-93de-9002e9928c95\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-569508\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/04\/TheFreelancer2CContractor2CandEmployeeGuideExploringtheMeaningof1099vs.W2-FB.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/remote-working-tips\/the-freelancer-contractor-and-employee-guide-exploring-the-meaning-of-1099-vs-w2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grasping the implications of 1099 vs. W2 can significantly impact your career path and financial health<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_7756d318-056e-4893-8ea2-74a5c3e6696e\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-update-your-resume\"><strong>4. Update Your Resume<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An updated resume is a necessity for any potential new job. Even if you\u2019re staying put in your industry or just want the same position in a remote capacity, don\u2019t just tick the box on your freelance beginner checklist. A bit of TLC goes a long way to securing remote employment. Make certain to give your resume a quick refresher and then tailor it to a position by highlighting your relevant skills and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c8476f55-66d7-460b-924c-2d1dfe48099a\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-32330931-1ea7-4d97-a636-9839f945decc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Start with a summary.<\/strong> Some websites state that this impedes a hirer\u2019s ability skim, but it also provides some insight into the role you want and the skills you bring to the table.<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-d673de3d-7c0d-47bb-9391-1e7b80369b8f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Keep it neat and tidy.<\/strong> Don\u2019t use strange fonts or wording to \u201cdoll up\u201d your resume.<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-34699e8e-383a-46d2-aaaf-74c2d75b43c0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Show you have the experience<\/strong> to handle the job and soft skills relevant to the position (problem solver, attention to detail, etc.).<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-8bf5534b-b5e0-4e37-8e65-71628a2e297d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Eliminate the fluff.<\/strong> Ideally, you should be able to fit your resume onto one or two pages. The fact that you are sending it virtually is irrelevant. Remove outdated or irrelevant jobs and experience. Not only will this provide an easy-to-read resume, but it will help you eliminate wordiness and excess.<\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t updated your resume in years, you feel as though your resume-writing is a bit outdated, or you don\u2019t know where to start, check out Virtual Vocations\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/additional_services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resume assessment and resume writing services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-get-that-cover-letter-rolling\"><strong>5. Get That Cover Letter Rolling<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you create a cover letter template or should you craft a fresh cover letter for each job application? Both have benefits, but it\u2019s the approach to the cover letter that\u2019s your main concern. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never take the lazy approach. A quick Google search reveals hundreds if not thousands of cover letter templates. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While copying and pasting these seems like a time-saver, don\u2019t forget that hiring managers have their job for a reason. They can sniff out generic cover letter templates instantly, even if you\u2019ve made minor modifications. If you are caught using one of these it is very likely you will be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eliminated from job contention. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, crafting your own cover letter template and working from there is a must. Make certain to highlight your main points, but don\u2019t forget to alter a bit of the information to reflect some knowledge of the company you\u2019re applying to each time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better way to go about a cover letter, albeit more time-consuming, is to draft a fresh one for each job application. The advantage of this method is that it forces you to get a feel for the company by reading their website and the job description carefully. Doing so gives you a better handle on the company culture as well as the individuals they seek to employ. With just an extra 15 or 20 minutes of research, you vastly improve your chances of employment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers in the remote world aren\u2019t looking for cookie-cutters and redundancy. They want a fresh outlook and a freelancer who is ready to provide a new perspective to the company and step up immediately. Show them what you got.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_514f4d8d-09ed-4046-bd9a-3994caf91281\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"The Power of Persuasion Cover Letter Techniques to Help You Stand Out in the Job Market Career Course Cover\" class=\"wp-image-569681\" style=\"width:290px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/03\/ThePowerofPersuasionCoverLetterTechniquestoHelpYouStandOutintheJobMarketCareerCourseCover.png 1080w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/the+power+of+persuasion%3a+cover+letter+techniques+to+help+you+stand+out+in+the+job+market-153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uncover the secrets to crafting compelling cover letters that stand out to employers with our comprehensive course<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_6381fca4-993f-431a-bc30-8d43d56894fb\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-start-your-job-search\"><strong>6. Start Your Job Search<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, not all job boards are created equal. Some job boards do not properly vet job posters, allowing scam artists and undesirable companies to slip through the cracks. Large online job marketplaces have become so massive that you\u2019ll be fighting 500 or even 1,000 applicants for the same position. Because of the sheer number of applications, hiring managers may never see your resume or cover letter, especially if you apply late.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you should add a search of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Vocations\u2019s job database<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your freelance beginner checklist. What separates Virtual Vocations from the other job boards is that every company is vetted to ensure there are no scammers or unsavory employers. The easy-to-use interface of the jobs database also allows you to search by geographic location, industry, hours, and the telecommute level. This cuts your search time and provides an effective, time-saving way to begin your job hunt.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following this freelancer beginner checklist you can streamline your tasks. 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Which tips from this checklist were most helpful for you? <\/strong><em>Connect with Virtual Vocations on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VirtualVocations\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirtualVocation\"><em>X (formerly known as Twitter)<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/virtual-vocations\/\"><em>LinkedIn<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/virtualvocations\/\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a><em>, and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvl6mSBguVl5NsNtBrb4vIg\"><em>YouTube<\/em><\/a><em> to share your thoughts and tips. We\u2019d love to hear from you!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-width: 2px; border-color: #ECECEC; \" class=\"ub_call_to_action wp-block-ub-call-to-action-block\" id=\"ub_call_to_action_7efab492-1d10-4bb8-add2-0b7828e97b56\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_call_to_action_headline_text\" style=\"font-size: 30px; text-align: center; \"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2013\/03\/VVlogo.webp\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"139\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2013\/03\/VVlogo.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/picture><br><br><strong>Join Virtual Vocations<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_call_to_action_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ub_cta_content_text\" style=\"font-size: 15px; text-align: center; \">Joining\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Vocations<\/a>\u00a0grants you access to our hand-picked remote jobs database.\u00a0Learn\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/howitworks\" target=\"_blank\">how our service works<\/a>, browse job leads by\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/browse\" target=\"_blank\">location and career category<\/a>, or search hundreds of hand-screened remote jobs to find legitimate work-at-home job leads that match your skills and background.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Register for free<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0for more information on our service guarantee.<br><br>Check out our menu of\u00a0Career Services\u00a0provided by our team of certified professionals, including resume and career coaching services for remote jobseekers. 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