Finding A Remote Job:

Everything You Need To Know

Remote working has been around for a while now, but it has only recently increased in popularity, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Working remotely is definitely not easy – after all, it’s essentially the same as working in the office. But you’d be surprised at how it can be beneficial, and the different kinds of jobs that can be done even without going to the office.

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Remote Work and its Benefits

Working remotely has more benefits than you think, not just for employees, but also for employers. Let’s take a closer look.

Work Remotely

Working remotely is basically when a worker does not have to go to the office to work. He or she can work at home, at a coffee shop, or pretty much anywhere they choose. All a worker needs is a laptop, a good Internet connection, and he or she is good to go. As a Remote Worker, you might have to adjust to your employer’s time zone, but that might be a perk, because if it’s a big company, you might have the option to choose a time/shift that you find preferable. After all, not everyone likes working in the morning.

The bottom line is that working remotely is something that can be very appealing for workers who want to work but desire to have a little more freedom on their hands.

Managing Remotely: Remote Management, Build a Remote Team

Employers, you may be asking yourselves, with employees not physically in the office, won’t it be hard to manage them? Well, not really. There are plenty of ways to keep tabs on employees using different project management tools. An employer can also chat with an employee who has a current ongoing project using different chat apps to check on the progress.

Also, it may surprise you to learn that employers not checking in on employees all the time is actually very empowering for employees. They will feel that they are trusted to just get the job done without any hand-holding or supervision. As a result, employers will be rewarded with very hard-working employees, and managers can find a better use for their time other than micromanaging their teams.

And remember what we said about employers also having benefits from adopting a remote work option? Well, one such benefit is that employers can actually get more work done. Since remote employees might have different time zones or can easily log in during off-peak hours or during second/third shift, work can be accomplished around the clock!. Not only does that provide the opportunity for more productivity (and therefore, increased revenue ) for companies, but management will also be able to save money historically spent on additional rent, electricity, WiFi, etc. to maintain a centralized workplace.

Similarly, business owners won’t be limited to recruiting only in their physical locations either. They can recruit from virtually anywhere in the world, offering a larger talent pool with better chances to find people with specialized skills, which saves time and money by not having to train them. Additionally, by offering an option for employees to work remotely, employers don’t have to spend on expensive relocation.

Remote Worker Insights: Why Go Remote

More and more employees are actually appreciating being able to work remotely. For example, they have less travel time going to work – they’ll just walk over to their laptop and clock in. The fact that they no longer have to face rush hour traffic or commuting hassles is very appealing. They’ll get to save money on food and transportation costs, as well as potentially get to spend more time with their families. Plus, since they’re still full-time employees, they’ll still get the same pay and employee benefits.

Also, when employees work from home, they don’t have to worry about sharing any desk/office space with their fellow employees, avoiding some potential for inter-office drama. They can completely customize their working setup and equipment placement. They also don’t have to worry about fitting in with coworkers, which is especially helpful if they are introverts. They can just be themselves and focus on their work.

Finally, work interruptions should decrease significantly. All they have to do is establish a working agreement with others in the household, and they should notice an increase in productive hours.

Top Remote Jobs and Industries

Still not convinced about going remote? Well, here are some of the jobs that can be done remotely. Let’s take a look at each one.

Accounting

People looking for remote Accounting-related jobs won’t be running out of options anytime soon. Many companies are looking for a variety of workers to fill remote positions, such as Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Billing Specialist, and Bookkeeper.

Customer Service

Customer Service jobs are probably one of the most in-demand jobs ever, and thankfully, all that’s needed is a computer and Internet access, to perform this job remotely.

Healthcare

Those in the Healthcare field might be surprised by how many opportunities there are for remote work in the healthcare industry. Jobs such as Surgical Coding Supervisor, Health Coach Dietician, and Psychiatric Clinician can all be done outside of an office setting.

IT: Design/Developer

Those who have a degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, rejoice! Companies are now hiring frequently for remote IT positions, such as Lead Data Analyst, Systems Administrators, and Senior Data Scientist. The same goes for Designers (e.g Visual Designer, Mobile UX Designer, Senior 3D Environment Artist, Senior Motion Designer) and Developers (e.g. Fullstack Development Engineer, Senior Game Engineer, Lead Software Engineer).

Legal

Lawyers no longer have to wear suits and go to court for work these days, as remote legal jobs are now available. Remote Lawyers can offer legal counsel for different companies from anywhere around the world, as long as they know the laws and regulations, and hold proper certifications. Paralegals will also not have any difficulty finding remote work, as various companies are always looking to utilize their skills for different purposes.

Other Remote Jobs

Just because a job wasn’t explicitly mentioned above doesn’t mean that there aren’t remote work opportunities in that field. There are openings for Video Editors, Film and TV Reporters, School Psychologists, and even Business Analysts. Additionally, as long as COVID-19 is still a factor, we might be looking at remote working as the “new normal” for a long time to come. In fact, there may be certain jobs or specific companies that never go back to a 100% office work setting.

How to Find a Remote Job

Convinced that working remotely is the future? Whether you’re looking for a remote job or you’re looking to hire remote workers, there’s only one thing left to do: Post or search on HireLower. Why Hire Lower? Well, our mission is to streamline and optimize recruitment for both employers and employees. In short, we want to make things easy for you! Because when Companies HireLower, Everyone Wins!

Hiring Remotely

If you’re an employer, we want to make things as simple as possible for you. Sign up with HireLower and you’ll no longer need to list your company details on any of your job postings. Why? Because your Employer Profile with us will have all of those details, including company history, headquarters location, and any other corporate information! Applicants simply have to visit your Profile to find out more. By splitting out company details from job opportunity details, all you have to enter are the details of the job opening, and post your listing! Plus, we offer an affordable price structure, so you can truly “hire lower”, and use the savings for corporate improvements or increasing employee morale at your company!
If you’re a remote job applicant, we also make things easier for you. We have a simple “profile-as-a-resume” structure in place. This means that you only have to enter your information once, and our system saves it. The benefit to using our unique system is that for any job opening you are interested in applying for, you don’t have to keep re-uploading your resume. You can also save any jobs you’re interested in for future reference, and track your job application status, including whether your application has been seen by the employer, is accepted for the position, or if you‘ve been rejected.

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