Remote Work: How To Land A Job And Build Your Online Career

Discover top remote work skills, resume writing, and job search strategies to start and grow as a remote worker.

What you'll learn

Develop an understanding of remote work, variations, and the pros and cons

Identify the most important skills for obtaining a remote job

Build a resume, cover letter, and overall strong application for remote jobs

Adopt the most effective strategies and tools for finding remote jobs

Prepare for job interviews for remote roles and boost your performance.

Master asynchronous communication, collaboration, and project management in remote settings

Create a career growth strategy to help you thrive as a remote worker

Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. As long as you identify as a knowledge worker, you can enroll and benefit from this course.

Description

This course will help you successfully find remote jobs, build a powerful resume and job application, master the job interview process, and develop some of the top skills required to be a successful remote worker.By completing this course you can expect to:Develop a solid understanding of remote work, the variations of remote work, and the pros and cons of this working style.Identify the most important skills for obtaining a remote job.Build a resume, cover letter, and an overall strong application for remote jobs.Adopt the most effective strategies, resources, and tools for finding remote jobs.Prepare for job interviews for remote roles and boost your performance.Master the art of asynchronous communication, time management, and project management and collaboration in a remote setting.Through video lectures and short quizzes, this course will take you through the most important topics related to job search and career building for remote positions. A few tips that can help you get the most out of this course:View and replay the lectures at your own pace.Take notes to help you reflect on the topics and lessons learned.Ask questions and share your thoughts in the discussion board.Apply the tips and strategies presented in the course thoroughly to your own job search and career building journey.Who is this course ideal for?Job seekers looking to find their first, second, or 10th remote job anywhere in the world.Working professionals looking to transition from the 9-5 in-office work to a remote setting.Current remote workers who want to keep growing their work-from-anywhere game and career building strategies.The content of the course applies to all job roles and specializations, career levels, and locations. As long as you are interested in a position that does not require your physical presence in a specific location, this course is applicable.Remote work has been on the rise for several years. It is a flexible, empowering, and highly rewarding model for any knowledge worker (any individual who is able to complete their work using a computer and internet connection without the need to be physically present in a specific location). Remote work comes with many advantages for the employee, including time flexibility, increased access to jobs, cost savings, and better work-life balance. Similarly, employers benefit from remote work by accessing a larger pool of job candidates, eliminating unnecessary expenses, and creating a productive environment by focusing on self-management and impact.Working remotely is an exciting journey and this course is your first step to help you build a thriving remote career, regardless of where you or your employer are located.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Remote Work

Lecture 1 About the course

Lecture 2 About the instructor

Lecture 3 Who should take this course?

Lecture 4 The new shape of work

Lecture 5 Variations of remote work

Lecture 6 Is remote work for everyone?

Lecture 7 Skills for remote job seekers

Lecture 8 Section recap

Section 2: Preparing Your Resume and Cover Letter

Lecture 9 Resume writing: defining your bio

Lecture 10 Resume writing: highlighting meaningful accomplishments

Lecture 11 Resume writing: skills that matter

Lecture 12 Resume writing: customization

Lecture 13 Cover letter writing: what's your story?

Lecture 14 Cover letter writing: dos and donts

Lecture 15 Section recap

Section 3: Remote Job Search Strategies

Lecture 16 Strategy 1: using Linkedin

Lecture 17 Strategy 2: remote job boards

Lecture 18 Strategy 3: global employment providers

Lecture 19 Strategy 4: your own network

Lecture 20 Strategy 5: online communities

Lecture 21 Strategy 7: freelancing

Lecture 22 Strategy 7: create the job

Section 4: Remote Job Interviews

Lecture 23 Intro: job interviews for remote positions

Lecture 24 Async interviews

Lecture 25 Expected interview questions

Lecture 26 What to ask the interviewer

Lecture 27 Post interview strategies

Lecture 28 Section recap

Section 5: Mastering remote work

Lecture 29 Intro

Lecture 30 Async communication

Lecture 31 Managing your time

Lecture 32 Remote project management

Lecture 33 Career growth for remote workers

Lecture 34 Section recap

This course is designed for job seekers looking to find their first, second, or 10th remote job anywhere in the world and professionals looking to bid farewell to 9-5 in-office work.,The course may also be relevant to current remote workers who want to keep growing their work-from-anywhere game.