The FlexJobs Podcast: Career Advice & Job Search Tips

As we’ve long known, remote work has a host of advantages for workers. We’re listing out the best of the best benefits of working from home—some you may already be aware of, and some that may open your eyes even more to remote work’s impact on employers, employees, the economy, and the planet.

In this episode, we're covering the top 10 benefits of working from home along with the best companies for remote work. 

Though the pandemic may have been the catalyst for remote work for many millions of employees around the world, it’s far from the only reason to work from home. Indeed, the benefits of working from home impact so many things on a global scale that it’s sure to become the best path forward.

FlexJobs can help you connect with a remote job. With job postings that are updated daily across more than 50 career categories, you can connect with employers that understand the value and importance of remote work. Not a member? Learn more about the benefits of joining FlexJobs.

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FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote (work from home) jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the monthly subscription costs allow us to fully vet and verify all of the jobs on our site—ensuring that customers have a safe and positive job searching experience.

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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Even before COVID-19, working from home was becoming increasingly common. In 2018, 3.6% of U.S. workers worked remotely half time or more, and remote work as a whole had grown more than 159% since 2005.

During the pandemic, though, a whopping 51% of employed Americans transitioned to working from home. And now, more people are working remotely than ever before.

Despite the growth of remote work, the coronavirus has taken a considerable toll on the job market. With millions of Americans unemployed and the future of unemployment benefits uncertain, many out-of-work job seekers are looking for remote jobs that can weather the storm during challenging times.

While a large variety of remote jobs exist in practically any career field imaginable, some jobs and industries are more common for remote work than others. To help job seekers better understand the remote job market, FlexJobs has identified the 20 most common work-from-home job titles based on an analysis of our jobs database.

About the Work-From-Home Job Titles on This List
Our research team spends roughly 100 combined hours every day searching for, screening, and posting remote and flexible job opportunities to the FlexJobs site. We analyzed the job titles for remote jobs in our database to identify 20 job titles most often associated with various remote work options, which include 100% (all the time) at-home work, partial remote work, or the option to work remotely.

The job titles below also link to postings classified as, “remote—during pandemic.” We’re including these so job seekers can see what kinds of remote jobs are available both during the pandemic and beyond.

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and work from home (remote) jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the monthly subscription costs allow us to fully vet and verify all of the jobs on our site—ensuring that customers have a safe and positive job searching experience.

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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Given that college costs are on the rise and the average student loan debt in 2020 was about $37,500, many people are starting to question the wisdom of pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Does it make sense to spend all that time and money getting your degree when you could be working, earning, and gaining experience? And, do employers value real-world experience and on-the-job training enough to overlook the lack of a degree on a resume?'

Read more about this topic at https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/education-vs-experience/

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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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

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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Taking your career in a new direction takes a certain amount of gumption. Even when you know exactly what your next move is, the biggest hurdle to change can be working up the nerve to leave everything you’ve built for the unknowns of a new career path.

Whether you’ve been in your current career for one year or are considering a midlife career change, it’s normal to be nervous about changing career lanes. What are you giving up, and what are you gaining? And where do you even start?

Addressing Career Change Fears
It’s normal to experience anxiety and even doubt when pivoting careers. So, before you rewrite your resume and apply for new jobs, take some time to address your fears and concerns.

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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The prospects for finding reputable and professional ways to make money from home are increasing all the time, especially following the worldwide transition to remote work during the pandemic. These days, job seekers can find plenty of legitimate opportunities to work remotely with a variety of work schedules.

Ready to start your search for a remote job? Having access to an up-to-date computer and a solid internet connection are essential to make money from home. You’ll also need a dedicated workspace and the motivation and discipline to stick to a schedule the works for you.

If you have the desire and skills to be a successful remote worker, you can begin your search with FlexJobs, the premier source for hand-screened, work-from-home jobs that are fully vetted and verified.

While professional remote jobs are available across many industries, honing in on specific job categories can help you find your perfect fit. The career fields below offer abundant opportunities to make money from home.

More links and resources can be found in our blog post on this topic: https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/real-ways-to-make-money-from-home/

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the monthly subscription costs allow us to fully vet and verify all of the jobs on our site—ensuring that customers have a safe and positive job searching experience. 

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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When career changers first think about leaving one career for a new one, the prospect can be exciting! Maybe you’re planning to leave a job (or even a career) that doesn’t excite you anymore and pursue a passion or a long-held dream about what you could do.

Whether you are new to your current career field or are looking at a new career after retirement, the following checklist can help career changers at any age. For each of the major steps in the process, several sub-steps can help you make informed decisions and get the most out of your job search.

Get more resources and tips from our blog post on this topic: https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/20-most-common-work-from-home-job-titles-v2/

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and work from home (remote) jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the monthly subscription costs allow us to fully vet and verify all of the jobs on our site—ensuring that customers have a safe and positive job searching experience.

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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Whether you want to be your own boss, test drive a new career, or have a side hustle that focuses on your passion project, freelancing can be the way to go. And, if you decide to pursue freelance work, you wouldn’t be alone.

In 2019, an MBO Partners’ survey found that nearly 41.1 million Americans identified themselves as freelancers, whether it was a few hours a month or a full-time arrangement. To break that down a little further, nearly 15 million workers claimed to be part-time freelancers, and 12.4 million called themselves full-time freelancers!

With these kinds of numbers, it’s imperative to prepare yourself to freelance and freelance well. Use this guide to understand what freelancing is, how to find companies and jobs hiring, and the characteristics needed to succeed as a freelancer.

Get more tips for freelancers from the FlexJobs blog: https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/category/flex-workers/freelancers/

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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There are a lot of details involved with job applications, but we’re here to help make the process easier for you! Use this quick and easy job application checklist to help ensure you’re putting your best foot forward, every single time.

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the monthly subscription costs allow us to fully vet and verify all of the jobs on our site—ensuring that customers have a safe and positive job searching experience. Career coaching and resume review offerings are also available to members at a deep discount. 

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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Writing a good resume is a difficult balancing act. Sometimes it can be a challenge to keep your resume length short and sweet while also including enough quality information to make a lasting impression.

Hiring managers will also hold a particular interest in the skills you possess. This means it’s very important to know what is relevant to the job when thinking of skills to list on your resume. And though it goes without saying, we’ll say it just in case: any skills listed on your resume should be skills you truly possess. 

Here are the top skills you should include on your resume, from the FlexJobs blog.

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, the monthly subscription costs allow us to fully vet and verify all of the jobs on our site—ensuring that customers have a safe and positive job searching experience. Career coaching and resume review offerings are also available to members at a deep discount. 

FlexJobs is a subscription service for job seekers that features flexible and remote jobs. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.7 rating from over 10,000 reviews, FlexJobs ensures that customers have a safe and positive remote job searching experience - without the ads, scams and junk found on other job sites.

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