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Wisdom
Student
Mafi - Adidome, Volta Region
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Kiffany Trevithick
Certified pharmacy technician
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Denver, Colorado
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Kiffany’s Answer
Apply to jobs on job boards such as 'Indeed' that have 'Remote' listed in the description.
Corrie Rasz
Student Retention Specialist
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Wheeling, West Virginia
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Corrie’s Answer
I agree with others about being careful of scams and not just applying to tons of jobs without knowing what suits you best. Talk to friends and family to see if they know anyone with a remote job and ask what they like or dislike about it. Always check out potential employers before applying. My employer has a great company culture, which makes working remotely fun and helps avoid feeling lonely.
Aml Omar
Marketing & Business Development Consultant
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Egypt
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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.
Kaitlyn Spina, MA
Student Advising Team Lead
5
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Chicago, Illinois
Updated
Kaitlyn’s Answer
Along with what others have said, try chatting with people you know and networking. It's a great way to find out if a job is truly remote and what it's like. If you don't have a LinkedIn profile yet, consider making one to grow your network. LinkedIn lets you filter through your connections' experiences, which can help you narrow down your search.
Charity Petersen
Business Strategist
5
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Waterford Township, Michigan
Updated
Charity’s Answer
Hi Wisdom! It can be tough to sniff out the scams from the actual legitimate remote opportunities when it comes to job postings. I would suggest searching companies you already know and see if you can filter it down to their remote opportunities. Also consider professions that you know are possible in a work from home environment and consider what kind of remote job you are looking for. Do you want to talk on the phone with customers? Or be more back end data entry? That will help narrow down your search. Healthcare coding is a great career opportunity as well as project management. Consider your interests as well as your education and if need be get a certificate or education in a more remote possible career. LinkedIn can be a great place to start and connect with other remote workers that can help you nail down roles at companies that offer remote work.
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