--- title: How to find a remote job in 6 steps description: Do you want to find a remote job, and don't know where to start? The Olark team has to-dos, plans and tips to help you score the remote job of your dreams! image: https://blog.olark.com/hubfs/nordwood-themes-483520a.png --- - [Interested in live chat? Check out Olark.](https://www.olark.com/) [![Speak: A Blog by Olark](https://blog.olark.com/hubfs/speak-logo-300-01.png "Speak: A Blog by Olark")](https://blog.olark.com) # How to find a remote job in 6 steps By [Sarah Betts](https://blog.olark.com/author/sarah-betts) I remember when I was first starting my search for a remote job. It was intimidating! Limited resources. Lack of support. Difficult to maneuver through jobs that were fully remote vs. those that allowed “some” work from home. I eventually found the perfect fit at Olark and it’s been amazing for my family, my life, and my sanity. Luckily the remote landscape has improved and multiple resources now exist. I’ve collected some tips and resources to share for those who are on the hunt for their own perfect remote position. I’ve included some general job hunting tips that apply to any job seeker, as well as links to solid job sites known for posting reputable job openings. As always, remember to do your research on any job, and use the interview not just to show off how amazing you are, but to check that the company is a great fit for you. ## 1. Create a professional presence Your email address, social media accounts, and online portfolio or blog will allow potential employers to contact you easily and learn more about your skills and interests. Make sure you have:  - A work-only email address. Gmail is a good free option. When applying for jobs, you’ll want a nice, professional-looking email address.  - An up-to-date [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/) profile. -  - An account on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/?lang=en). Follow and retweet people in your industry, add your own thoughts in replies, and create tweets that show your personality. -  - A simple website, portfolio, or blog. There are many great free options. Write about the things you are learning in your industry, and record projects you do inspired by your learning. An online portfolio is especially helpful if you are in design, writing, or development. ## 2. Brush up your skills If you are looking for a new career path, or even if you’re looking to grow in your own field, the more you learn, the better prepared you’ll be for the interview and new role. - Find 2-3 tools specific to your industry and get familiar with them. This could be social media management apps like [Buffer](https://buffer.com/), data visualization tools such as [Looker](https://looker.com/), or sales management software like [Salesforce](https://www.salesforce.com/). Spreadsheet and word processing tools are also a must. If you’re not sure what tools would be helpful, keep an eye on what those Twitter thought leaders are discussing. - Take some classes to power up your skills: - [Network](https://blog.olark.com/networking-like-a-human)! There's no better way to learn than by talking to other people in your industry. Find a [group on Slack](https://blog.standuply.com/the-full-list-of-1000-slack-communities-2c412054ea30), Twitter, LinkedIn, or locally, and participate in their events and discussions. Get out and talk to people. Attend a conference. You can do it, I believe in you! [![ Subscribe to Making Business Human ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/543330/76773a5e-42cf-4782-99cc-2efca08d7fc4.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/543330/76773a5e-42cf-4782-99cc-2efca08d7fc4) ## 3. Polish your resume and cover letters Answer these questions to have material for your resume started and build one at any number of free resume building sites, or even a template included with your word processor: - Pull together 4-5 opinions you have about your industry and relate at least one skill you have to each of those. Write up a cover letter using these points specific to each job you’re applying for. (Do. Not. Send. A. General. Cover. Letter. EVER.) - ## 4. Prepare for interviews - Write down answers to the following (they will likely come up in interviews!): - What are your own must-haves? An interview is for both your prospective employer and you. Some sample questions might be: ## 5. Search remote job listings In the past few years, remote job boards have made finding a remote opportunity *much* easier. Some of our favorite remote hiring sites: - [WeWorkRemotely](https://weworkremotely.com/) - [Remotive.io](https://remotive.io/) - [PowertoFly](https://powertofly.com/) - [Remoteok.io](https://remoteok.io/) - [Flexjobs](https://www.flexjobs.com/) - [Jobspresso](https://jobspresso.co/remote-work/) - [Working Nomads](https://www.workingnomads.co/jobs) - [Skip the Drive](https://www.skipthedrive.com/) Sites where you can filter for remote jobs: - [Angel.co](https://angel.co/) - [Idealist.org](https://www.idealist.org/) - [The Muse](https://www.themuse.com/) Create a bookmark for [https://github.com/remoteintech/remote-jobs](https://github.com/remoteintech/remote-jobs) to check any job posting you find against the list of remote-friendly companies. Remember to follow them on Twitter and LinkedIn, as well as any other social media platform they seem to prefer! - With each application, customize your resume and write a standout cover letter based on the notes from above. - On your resume, don’t be afraid to let your personality shine! After all, hiring managers will be reviewing likely hundreds of applications. What stands out about you? Highlight it. ## 6. Be patient Finding the right remote job can take a little time. Remember to breathe and take care of yourself. Job hunting is tough. Give yourself a break once in awhile to go for a walk, read a book for fun, spend time with people you love, and breathe again. Do you already work remotely? We’d love to hear your tips for finding the perfect job! Please share with us on Twitter [@olark](https://twitter.com/olark), or with our [Facebook community](https://www.facebook.com/olarklivechat/).  Header photo by [Kevin Bhagat](https://unsplash.com/photos/zNRITe8NPqY?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/search/photos/computer?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText) Check out relevant topics on: [Making Business Human](https://blog.olark.com/topic/making-business-human), [Remote Work](https://blog.olark.com/topic/remote-work) ![Sarah Betts](https://blog.olark.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/2017/SDX/sarah-b.png) ### Read more posts by [Sarah Betts](https://blog.olark.com/author/sarah-betts) Sarah is a Feels Herder at Olark who focuses on understanding the customer experience. She lives in Oregon where she collects mason jars and manages a bustling house where the kids and the holes in the wall are mostly hers. 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