{"id":579451,"date":"2024-10-21T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=579451"},"modified":"2024-11-19T16:17:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T21:17:31","slug":"the-hidden-skills-remote-workers-bring-to-job-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/guest-posts\/the-hidden-skills-remote-workers-bring-to-job-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Skills Remote Workers Bring to Job Interviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>In this guest post, Jared Carrizales from CareerToolbelt uncovers the hidden skills remote workers bring to job interviews. He highlights key strengths such as asynchronous communication and expertise in using collaboration tools, offering valuable insights for jobseekers to stand out in their next remote interview.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_79ec7888-e90c-4034-a5a0-6493a4b2fc20\" 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<p>Remote work ain\u2019t just about sitting in your pajamas all day and firing off emails. There\u2019s a lot more going on behind the scenes, and those of us who\u2019ve been at it for a while pick up some pretty valuable skills along the way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole world is talking about remote work now, but I particularly love hearing about the stories that really show what a Swiss Army Knife of skills a remote worker has. Working remotely for years helps people actively develop many of these skills. They aren\u2019t necessarily something that we had before becoming a remote worker. These aren\u2019t your run-of-the-mill skills; they\u2019re the kind that come from managing work on your own turf, on your own time, and still getting the job done right.<\/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-asynchronous-communication-mastery\"><strong>Asynchronous Communication Mastery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re working remote, you can\u2019t just tap someone on the shoulder or call a quick meeting to hash things out. A lot of times, you\u2019re sending messages across time zones and just hoping the person on the other end gets what you mean. So, you learn fast that your <a href=\"https:\/\/async.twist.com\/asynchronous-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">words have to be on point, no fluff<\/a>. Remote workers get good at this because they have to \u2014 there\u2019s no room for half-baked messages or long back-and-forths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why does that matter in an interview? Well, remote workers come into job interviews already knowing how to get to the point. They\u2019re used to thinking ahead, giving all the details upfront, and anticipating questions before they\u2019re even asked. That makes them super clear and efficient communicators, which can really stand out when they\u2019re answering tough questions or explaining how they get things done. Plus, they don\u2019t waste time \u2014 they\u2019ve been trained to communicate like pros because their day-to-day work depends on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_21823880-4473-49a0-ba94-116ea0686a52\" 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:29px\" 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\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Asynchronous Communication &amp; How It Can Improve Your Remote Work\" class=\"wp-image-504674\" style=\"width:457px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/11\/AsynchronousCommunication26HowItCanImproveYourRemoteWork28120062829.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/employer-tips-advice\/asynchronous-communication-how-it-can-improve-your-remote-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How can remote team leaders make virtual collaboration more efficient? Asynchronous communication may be a solution.<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_b0ea460b-c912-4649-b022-12310f82cc4e\" 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-self-accountability\"><strong>Self-Accountability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re working remotely, there\u2019s no one looking over your shoulder making sure you\u2019re sticking to the plan. It\u2019s all on you. That means that remote workers get real good at managing themselves, or they don\u2019t last very long, plain and simple. They set their own schedules, take meeting notes like their life depended on it, and generally hold themselves to a high standard. There\u2019s no clock-punching or \u201cmy boss will remind me\u201d mentality here. If you don\u2019t get it done, no one\u2019s there to save you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a job interview, this comes across as a strong sense of ownership. In fact, I would ask anyone I interviewed about what type of freelancing experience they had instead of education questions. I knew that if they had freelance experience, they were familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/agileit.com\/news\/how-build-culture-accountability-remote-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to be self-reliant and hold themselves accountable<\/a>. No hand-holding needed. In the world of freelancing, most of us have experienced the very real feeling of needing to meet a deadline so you can pay bills. That&#8217;s a strong motivation for self-accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remote workers know how to talk about projects they\u2019ve tackled on their own, how they managed their time, and how they delivered without anyone hovering over them. Employers love to hear about someone who can get the job done without needing a babysitter. When you\u2019ve been in remote work long enough, you\u2019re used to being your own boss in a way, and that level of self-discipline is a huge selling point in any interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tech-savviness-with-collaboration-tools\"><strong>Tech-Savviness with Collaboration Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s something remote workers don\u2019t even think about anymore: tech is their lifeline. Whether it\u2019s Slack, Zoom, Asana, or Google Docs, these folks live and breathe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/employer-tips-advice\/8-best-online-collaboration-tools-companies-remote-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration tools<\/a>. It\u2019s not just about knowing how to use the software, it\u2019s about using it efficiently. For example, figuring out shortcuts and solving issues on the fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview, this also sets remote workers apart. They can drop knowledge on all the latest tools and apps, explain how they\u2019ve used them to streamline communication and project management, and even suggest improvements based on their experience. Additionally, they are also more inclined to take to new tools quicker than their in-office counterparts. In my experience, this is often because remote workers (especially freelancers) frequently have to find unique solutions to unique problems. This leads them to try new tools that can help them, or even to learn how to manually solve these problems as well (building a custom scraper, for instance).&nbsp;When you add all that up you get a team member that is a great problem solver, and an obvious asset to an interviewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_2e831523-39d3-4fa1-93c5-e1bbb9d77981\" 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:29px\" 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\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829-1024x536.png\" alt=\"online collaboration tools for remote teams\" class=\"wp-image-485693\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/07\/The8BestOnlineCollaborationToolsforCompanieswithRemoteWorkers28120062829.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/employer-tips-advice\/8-best-online-collaboration-tools-companies-remote-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">From scheduling to project management, these tools will help boost your team\u2019s productivity<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_b99a16b2-8639-446b-8215-3295f36ce8cc\" 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\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-boundary-setting\"><strong>Boundary Setting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest challenges remote workers face is figuring out how to keep work from taking over their entire life. This is especially true if you genuinely enjoy your job. When you work from home, the lines between work time and personal time can get blurry real fast. That\u2019s why remote workers often become pros at setting boundaries. Deciding when to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/guest-posts\/the-health-impacts-of-excessive-screen-time-on-remote-workers-what-employers-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shut the laptop<\/a>, how to block off time for deep work, and when to say &#8220;no&#8221; to distractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first two years of my career I did freelance work. I had to have <em>multiple <\/em>conversations with family members who kept calling me or asking for help running errands during the day. I had to remind them that even though I wasn\u2019t going into an office, I was still working and had responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview, this translates into a worker who knows how to manage their time effectively. They understand the importance of balance and how to stay focused during work hours. Employers want people who won\u2019t burn out because they\u2019ve learned the hard way how to protect their energy. Remote workers can walk into an interview and confidently explain how they set priorities, keep distractions at bay, and stick to deadlines \u2014 all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.<\/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-deep-listening-and-clarity-in-communication\"><strong>Deep Listening and Clarity in Communication<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re working remotely, you can\u2019t rely on body language, tone, or facial expressions to help you understand someone\u2019s point. It\u2019s all about words, whether it&#8217;s over video calls, emails, or messages. That means remote workers develop a sharp ear for intense listening so they don\u2019t miss anything important that they\u2019ll need later. And when they respond, they\u2019ve learned to be super clear and specific because, let\u2019s face it, you can\u2019t afford to leave things open to interpretation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview, <a href=\"https:\/\/x-team.com\/blog\/listen-better-remote-environment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this deep listening skill<\/a> shines through by the level of succinctness in their answers. Remote workers are fully present, engaged, and able to really hear what\u2019s being asked. Then, when it\u2019s their turn to talk, they don\u2019t ramble or dance around the question. Instead, they give clear, direct answers because that\u2019s how they\u2019re wired after working in a remote setting for so long. This kind of communication makes a strong impression, especially when so many interviewees get tripped up by nerves or over-explaining.<\/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-embrace-the-skills-you-ve-gained-from-remote-work-they-could-be-your-key-to-success-in-job-interviews\"><strong><strong>Embrace the Skills You\u2019ve Gained from Remote Work: They Could Be Your Key to Success in Job Interviews<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It should go without saying that remote workers have their issues too. We certainly aren\u2019t perfect. However, the style of working certainly helps us develop and strengthen these skills throughout our careers in remote roles. Remote work isn\u2019t just about flexible hours or working from wherever you want \u2014 it\u2019s a whole new way of developing some serious skills. These aren\u2019t just nice-to-haves; they\u2019re the kind of skills that can give you a real edge in a job interview. So if you\u2019re a remote worker looking to make your next move, don\u2019t forget to highlight these hidden skills. They\u2019ve been honed in the unique world of remote work, and they could be the key to landing your next big gig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_aef7d6f4-ea93-42fa-a283-8038427a6c2e\" 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<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/JaredCarrizales.webp 172w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/JaredCarrizales-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"172\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/JaredCarrizales.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-579454\" style=\"width:200px;height:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/JaredCarrizales.png 172w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2024\/10\/JaredCarrizales-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-author-bio\"><strong>Author Bio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jared Carrizales coordinates digital marketing efforts for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careertoolbelt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CareerToolbelt<\/a>. &nbsp; He\u2019s a remote work advocate, marketer, and a rabid coffee drinker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_a0e07145-0c2a-4585-accf-fb89bc2250b6\" 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 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_3b673c30-7e57-4243-befd-d983b9c93080\">\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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