10 Most Common Questions and Answers About Finding a Remote Job

The FlexJobs Podcast: Career Advice & Job Search Tips

A FlexJobs survey of 2,100 people who worked remotely during the pandemic found that remote work is here to stay! Fifty-eight percent of respondents said they would look for a new job if they weren’t allowed to continue working from home in their current position after the pandemic. Another 65% want to work remotely full-time post-pandemic, while 33% are hoping for a hybrid work arrangement (some days in the office, some days at home).

Looking for a job is stressful enough. But, looking for a remote job, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with how different the process can be, is an added layer of difficulty. So, we asked the career coaches at FlexJobs for their expert advice on looking for a remote job.
1. What are the current trends in the remote job market?
2. What kinds of remote jobs are there?
3. Are there certain companies that are known for hiring remote workers?
4. Why do some jobs have a location requirement if it’s 100% remote work?
5. What kinds of technology and tools should I know to be a successful remote worker?
6. What do I need to know about virtual hiring and interviewing?
7. Do I need to write a cover letter for a remote job application?
8. As a remote worker, do I have to supply my own equipment, or will the employer provide things like laptops?
9. Why am I not hearing back from employers after I apply for a remote job?
10. Is my age a problem when I apply to a remote job?
Get more expert career advice from the FlexJobs Career Coaching Team at www.flexjobs.com/blog

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Chapters

1. 10 Most Common Questions and Answers About Finding a Remote Job (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:00:15)

3. 1. What are the current trends in the remote job market? (00:00:59)

4. 2. What kinds of remote jobs are there? (00:02:05)

5. 3. Are there certain companies that are known for hiring remote workers? (00:03:05)

6. 4. Why do some jobs have a location requirement if it’s 100% remote work? (00:03:31)

7. 5. What kinds of technology and tools should I know to be a successful remote worker? (00:04:23)

8. 6. What do I need to know about virtual hiring and interviewing? (00:05:26)

9. 7. Do I need to write a cover letter for a remote job application? (00:06:06)

10. 8. As a remote worker, do I have to supply my own equipment, or will the employer provide things like laptops? (00:06:46)

11. 9. Why am I not hearing back from employers after I apply for a remote job? (00:07:24)

12. 10. Is my age a problem when I apply to a remote job? (00:08:05)