This year has shaken up so many things, and employment could not dodge that turmoil. Layoffs in the United States skyrocketed into the millions amidst the pandemic. However, desperate times called for desperate measures, and many companies who were skeptical about dabbling into the remote work pool got immediately thrown into the deep end of that opportunity, icy splashes and everything. Who would have guessed that job search for remote work could rise so drastically in such a short time?
And you know what? A multitude of companies figured out how to swim…eh, embrace and implement remote opportunities…just fine. This is great for future employees! I mean, how often have you come across a job posting that you thought would be a perfect fit for you, only to realize that the company wasn’t in your area? Now’s a chance to cast a wider job search net, and below are some of the top job search sites for remote work that I highly recommend looking into!
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This is the social media site for professionals. I highly recommend starting a profile and filling in as much information as possible. Your LinkedIn profile also functions as a resume, which can sometimes be linked to applications on other job sites. Then you can autofill the corresponding information (jobs, education, etc.) to save you a lot of time!
I highly recommend starting off with LinkedIn because it also gives you an opportunity to connect with businesses. You can also network with other professionals within your niche or with Recruiters and Human Resource professionals who are actively searching for new talent! This grants you an opportunity to share how you can help others with your skills.
On your profile, others can also provide endorsements of your skills and testimonies of your workstyle and vice versa. Small acts of kindness can go a long way, especially when those recommendations can help take a job candidate into more consideration.
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn here.
Side note: The basic LinkedIn profile is free. However, the Premium subscription grants you access to LinkedIn Learning if you’ve been wanting to learn some new skills. Some of the learning paths also provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). If you’d like to see if LinkedIn Learning would be worth it, click here for a free trial!
ZipRecruiter
One thing I extremely appreciate about ZipRecruiter is how well the recommendations are aligned to my specified interests. This is complimented by how popular the one-click apply function is on this site. Employers on other job-search sites are starting use this function more if it’s available, but from what I’ve experienced, ZipRecruiter seems to have way more opportunities available with this convenient button, which saves job-seekers a lot of time.
It also has one of the most user-friendly phone apps. Let’s admit it, most of us usually have our phones near us throughout the day. We play games, check emails, catch up on social media updates, etc. Why not use it to easily apply for jobs? For me, scrolling through job posts on ZipRecruiter has become as casual as scrolling through Twitter, just with way less drama.
Side note: if you are more interested in positions for Sales, Customer Service, Delivery, Warehousing, or E-Commerce, ZipRecruiter has experienced rapid user growth in these niches!
Glassdoor
A great thing about Glassdoor is that you can easily and quickly research the company that you are interested in for an extensive list of the pros and the cons. It’s like the Yelp site specifically for employment. There are many who will go into some deep details as to why they rated a company the way they did. You can also explore beforehand if the company offers certain benefits.
Another tool that I believe Glassdoor has provided one of the most user-friendly versions of the Salary Estimator tool. This is a great resource for answering the interview question “What is your desired salary?” There’s a huge possibility that your skills are worth well over minimum wage. You can also see how the averages shift from different locations.
Indeed
Creating a resume from scratch is a pain in the butt for many, especially if you’re at a loss on what all is appropriate to add. If you’re having trouble creating a resume, Indeed has a free resume builder built-in that allows you to download basic pre-formatted versions from the site itself. Along with selecting key skills from a vast collection of recommended options, this ensures that both your profile and resume has relevant keywords for employers to find you.
Indeed also offers a great way to explore your salary estimates within your area as well as summarized company reviews. This provides great insight as to if a company’s work environment might be a good fit for you.
Dice
I’m adding this job search site for remote work for those who either specialize or are even just curious about the Information Technology field. Since IT careers are rapidly growing, this is your go-to site because Dice is known as the number one site specifically for Tech jobs! And due to the rapid growth in this field during a time of heavily enforced social-distancing, now there is a section for remote-only positions!
I love that this site specializes in a specific niche. It can be time-consuming trying to comb through a huge selection of career options that share common keywords. On top of that, a lot of these positions just require a license or certification to get started. With this type of site, you have a higher chance of finding a Tech position that you’re interested in a lot faster.
Not sure what career to transition into? Dice also has a tool called “Career Paths” where you can use previous job titles to look up similar roles that will smoothly transition your skills into your next career move. For ideas on what skills to focus on, check out their substantial list of skill names in the “Skills Center” section.
Now let’s hear from you!
A sudden job change can be extremely scary. Even I received a layoff notice in July. Although there are many uncertainties, many more opportunities await. Have you had an unexpected turn in your career? Which job search sites have been beneficial to you? Have you had to transition to working remotely? What was your biggest challenge? Please share your story in the comments below.
If you are preparing for an interview, please go check out our free Teachable course on how to answer some of the more popular interview questions!
And as always, remember to live and learn from one story at a time!
Take care,
Kyndall Bennett from Kyrabe Stories
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