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Wisdom
Student
Mafi - Adidome, Volta Region
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Aml Omar
Marketing & Business Development Consultant
26
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Egypt
Updated
Aml’s Answer
If you're looking for an online/remote job, don't start by applying to hundreds of random jobs. Start by making yourself easy to hire.
I'd suggest this process:
1. Choose the type of work you want
For example: customer service, virtual assistance, sales, marketing, graphic design, programming, data entry, or content creation.
2. Build the skills employers actually ask for
Look at 20–30 job postings for your target role and identify the skills that appear repeatedly. Use that as your learning roadmap.
3. Create proof of your skills
If you don't have professional experience, build 2–3 practical projects. A portfolio can compensate for some lack of experience, especially in design, marketing, writing, and tech.
4. Prepare your CV and LinkedIn
Keep your CV focused on the role you're targeting. Don't list every skill you've ever learned—show the skills relevant to the job.
5. Apply strategically
Use platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Upwork, and remote-job boards. Customize your application when the position is genuinely a good match instead of sending the same application everywhere.
6. Network
Connect with people working in your target field and ask thoughtful questions. Many opportunities come through relationships rather than job boards.
And don't underestimate entry-level or freelance work. Your first goal isn't necessarily to find the perfect remote career; it's to get your first piece of relevant experience, build credibility, and use that experience to move toward better opportunities.
If you're not sure what kind of online job you want yet, start by choosing one skill you can realistically become good at within the next 2–3 months, then build your search around it.
I'd suggest this process:
1. Choose the type of work you want
For example: customer service, virtual assistance, sales, marketing, graphic design, programming, data entry, or content creation.
2. Build the skills employers actually ask for
Look at 20–30 job postings for your target role and identify the skills that appear repeatedly. Use that as your learning roadmap.
3. Create proof of your skills
If you don't have professional experience, build 2–3 practical projects. A portfolio can compensate for some lack of experience, especially in design, marketing, writing, and tech.
4. Prepare your CV and LinkedIn
Keep your CV focused on the role you're targeting. Don't list every skill you've ever learned—show the skills relevant to the job.
5. Apply strategically
Use platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Upwork, and remote-job boards. Customize your application when the position is genuinely a good match instead of sending the same application everywhere.
6. Network
Connect with people working in your target field and ask thoughtful questions. Many opportunities come through relationships rather than job boards.
And don't underestimate entry-level or freelance work. Your first goal isn't necessarily to find the perfect remote career; it's to get your first piece of relevant experience, build credibility, and use that experience to move toward better opportunities.
If you're not sure what kind of online job you want yet, start by choosing one skill you can realistically become good at within the next 2–3 months, then build your search around it.
Kiffany Trevithick
Certified pharmacy technician
11
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Denver, Colorado
Updated
Kiffany’s Answer
Apply to jobs on job boards such as 'Indeed' that have 'Remote' listed in the description.